Georgia Launches New Resource to Guide Future Certified Nursing Aides

Website to support federal campaign focused on increasing nursing home staffing

ATLANTA – November 9, 2026 – The Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) has launched a new website to help individuals interested in becoming Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) explore the profession and find training opportunities closer to home. The new website, https://becomecna.dch.georgia.gov/, connects prospective CNAs with resources needed to help them get started in the field.

Developed as part of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) national Nursing Home Staffing Campaign, the interactive website aims to strengthen Georgia's healthcare workforce by increasing awareness of the profession, while also making it easier for prospective CNAs to take their first steps toward training and certification.

“Compassion should not be hindered by access,” said Anthony Moss, executive director of DCH’s Healthcare Facility Regulation Division. “There are many individuals out there with a heart to serve some of our most vulnerable populations, and we’re grateful to have CMS’s support as we create opportunities for those compassionate individuals to pursue certified nursing aide careers, especially within our nursing homes.”

Available in English and Spanish,  https://becomecna.dch.georgia.gov/ offers a centralized resource where visitors can:

• Explore CNA careers and learn about the important role CNAs play in providing compassionate, hands-on patient care.
• Find local training opportunities through a searchable database of 330 Georgia facilities offering training.
• Navigate the Georgia certification process with a step-by-step roadmap, frequently asked questions and helpful resources.
• Discover career pathways and opportunities to advance into other nursing and healthcare roles.

“Whether you are starting a career in healthcare or looking for ways to serve your community, we want potential students to know that this site connects you to approved CNA training near you, including some programs that are available at no cost,” continued Moss. “Through this website and the wider CMS Nursing Home Staffing Campaign, we expect to achieve our goal of bringing in more qualified and caring people to the industry who are committed to improving the quality of care for those individuals residing in nursing homes throughout the state."

Interested partners and prospective CNAs are encouraged to explore the possibilities at https://becomecna.dch.georgia.gov/, and share this new resource with anyone interested in starting a career in healthcare in Georgia. A partner toolkit to help spread awareness about the site is available at dch.georgia.gov/certified-nursing-assistant-cna-website-partner-resources-toolkit.
 

About the Georgia Department of Community Health
DCH serves as the lead agency for Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids®, which, combined, cover more than 2 million Georgians annually. The agency also oversees the State Health Benefit Plan, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division, and the State Office of Rural Health, among other divisions, accounting for an annual budget of more than $20 billion. Through effective planning, purchasing and oversight, DCH provides access to affordable, quality health care to some of the state’s most vulnerable and underserved populations. To learn more about DCH and its commitment to Shaping the Future of a Healthy Georgia, visit https://dch.georgia.gov/.