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CNA Classes in Pennsylvania

With a population of nearly 13 million people, Pennsylvania hospitals and medical facilities find themselves in need of more nurses and nursing assistants. Some healthcare facilities are critically understaffed and need to hire trained help. People who are trained as certified nursing assistants (CNAs) are in a good position to meet the demand for help in the area. Aspiring Pennsylvania CNAs will need to complete background evaluations and meet the state’s requirements for classes and tests. There are many places that offer CNA classes in Pennsylvania and that can assist interested candidates in finding work as a nursing assistant. Additionally, CNAs in Pennsylvania can make over $43,000 annually, according to the latest Bureau of Labor and Statistics.

Pennsylvania CNA Certification Requirements

The requirements for courses may vary slightly based on individual employers, but in general, the list of items below are required to be a CNA in Pennsylvania. Interested candidates need to complete a state-approved program before they can take the CNA certification exam. They should also expect a background check and demonstrate that they have lived in the state for at least two years. It is also necessary to have a high school diploma or an equivalent. Some other requirements include:

  • Criminal history records
  • Be at least 16 years old (some places in the state may require an age of at least 18 years)
  • Competency in math and English
  • Pass a physical exam
  • Proof of immunization of tetanus, mumps, measles, and rubella
  • A negative two-step Mantoux
  • The ability to stand for hours and lift at least 40 pounds

Information in your criminal history records may or may not disqualify some candidates.

Pennsylvania CNA Classes and Testing Costs

Pennsylvania requires prospective candidates to graduate from a state-approved program. CNAs need to have a license before receiving employment at healthcare establishments. There are about 130 programs across several Pennsylvania counties that can help prospective CNAs meet these requirements.

The costs of these programs can vary from $800 to $1,400. Some programs include class materials such as textbooks and uniforms as part of the program cost, but most programs do not. There are fees that must be paid for testing as well. The costs of testing vary; an oral and skills exam can cost up to $112, while the oral component on its own may cost only $32.

CNA Classes and Nurse Aide Courses in Pennsylvania

Prospective students and CNAs should look for programs that would fit their schedule and goals. Some classes may require tuition fees and other classes come at no cost. It is a good idea to contact the establishments directly to find answers to questions on cost or teaching methods. For more specifics on locations that provide employer sponsored CNA classes, follow this link. Below are some CNA classes in Pennsylvania that may be considered.

Training ProgramCityZip CodePhone
Pampering PlusAbington, PA19001215-881-8902
Aveanna HealthcareAllentown, PA18104484-548-0472
Aveanna HealthcareAllentown, PA18104610-432-7403
Lehigh Carbon Community CollegeAllentown, PA18109610-264-7089
Lehigh Carbon Community College - AllentownAllentown, PA18101610-799-1940
Lincoln Technical InstituteAllentown, PA18104610-398-5300
Strayer UniversityAllentown, PA18101484-809-7770
Good Shepherd Rehabilitation HospitalAllentown, PA18103888-447-3422
Good Shepherd HospitalAllentown, PA18103484-274-6331
ManorCare Health ServicesAllentown, PA18103610-776-7522
ManorCare Health Services - West AllenAllentown, PA18104610-432-4351
Interim HealthCare of Allentown PAAllentown, PA18104610-434-7277
History of Cedarbrook Nursing HomeAllentown, PA18104610-395-3727
Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar CrestAllentown, PA18103610-402-8000
Maxim Healthcare ServicesAllentown, PA18104610-740-3800
McCann School of Business & TechnologyAllentown, PA18109484-223-4600
St. Luke's Hospital - Sacred Heart CampusAllentown, PA18102866-785-8537
Allegiance Nursing IncAllentown, PA18102610-770-1002
Welder Training & Testing InstituteAllentown, PA18109610-437-9720
Greater Altoona Career & Technology CenterAltoona, PA16602814-946-8450
Altoona Center for Nursing CareAltoona, PA16601814-946-2700
Penn State AltoonaAltoona, PA16601814-949-5000
Monroe Career & Technical InstituteBartonsville, PA18321570-629-2001
Providence Care CenterBeaver Falls, PA15010724-846-8504
Centre CrestBellefonte, PA16823814-355-6777
Meadow View Nursing CenterBerlin, PA15530814-267-4212
Falcon Institute of Health and ScienceBethlehem, PA18017610-253-2527
Bethlehem Area Vocational-Technical SchoolBethlehem, PA18020610-866-8013
Northampton Community College Fowler Family Southside CenterBethlehem, PA18015610-332-8668
Northampton Community CollegeBethlehem, PA18020610-861-5300
Columbia-Montour Area Vocational Technical SchoolBloomsburg, PA17815570-784-8040
Bradford ManorBradford, PA16701814-362-6090
Jefferson Manor Health CenterBrookville, PA15825814-849-8026
Butler County Community College (BC3 Main Campus)Butler, PA16002724-287-8711
Quality Life ServicesButler, PA16001724-431-0770
Concordia Lutheran MinistriesCabot, PA16023724-352-1571
Western Area Career & Technology CenterCanonsburg, PA15317724-746-2890
Practical Nursing ProgramChambersburg, PA17202717-263-5667
Franklin County Career and Technology CenterChambersburg, PA17202717-263-9033
HarmarVillage Care CenterCheswick, PA15024724-274-3773
Clearfield County Career & Technology CenterClearfield, PA16830814-765-5308
Clearfield County Career & Technology CenterClearfield, PA16830814-765-5308
Connellsville Area Career & Technical CenterConnellsville, PA15425724-626-0236
Corry ManorCorry, PA16407814-664-9606
UPMC ColeCoudersport, PA16915814-274-9300
Admiral Peary Area Vocational Technical SchoolEbensburg, PA15931814-472-6490
Elizabethtown CollegeElizabethtown, PA17022717-361-1000
Healthcare Ventures AllianceErie, PA16505814-833-1609 ext. 100
Great Lakes Institute Of TechnologyErie, PA16509814-864-6666
Bucks County Technical High SchoolFairless Hills, PA19030215-949-1700
Fairview ManorFairview, PA16415814-838-4822
Lenape Technical SchoolFord City, PA16226724-763-7116
St. Luke’s School of NursingFountain Hill, PA18015484-526-3400
Caring PlaceFranklin, PA16323814-432-4491
Sugar Creek StationFranklin, PA16323814-437-0100
Visiting AngelsGettysburg, PA17325717-422-9421
St. Barnabas Nursing HomeGibsonia, PA15044724-443-0700
Pleasant Ridge ManorGirard, PA16417814-474-5521
Greensburg Care CenterGreensburg, PA15601724-836-2480
St. Anne HomeGreensburg, PA15601724-837-6070
Hempfield ManorGreensburg, PA15601724-836-4424
Redstone Presbyterian SeniorCareGreensburg, PA15601724-832-8400
St paul homesGreenville, PA16125724-588-7610
Grove ManorGrove City, PA16127724-458-7800
Homewood At Plum CreekHanover, PA17331717-637-4166
Harrisburg Area Community CollegeHarrisburg, PA17110800-222-4222
Colonial Park Care CenterHarrisburg, PA17109717-657-1520
SEIU Healthcare PennsylvaniaHarrisburg, PA17102717-238-3030
Aveanna HealthcareHarrisburg, PA17110717-545-4940
Dauphin County Technical SchoolHarrisburg, PA17109717-652-3170
Tri County OICHarrisburg, PA17110717-238-7318
The Campus of the Jewish Home of Greater HarrisburgHarrisburg, PA17112717-657-0700
Spring Creek Rehabilitation and Nursing CenterHarrisburg, PA17111717-565-7000
Visiting AngelsHavertown, PA19083484-451-7359
Lackawanna College Hazleton CenterHazleton, PA18201570-459-1573
Indiana County Technology CenterIndiana, PA15701724-349-6700
William Penn Care Center & Personal CareJeannette, PA15644724-327-3500
Steel Center for Career and Technical EducationJefferson Hills, PA15025412-469-3200
Carbon Career & Technical InstituteJim Thorpe, PA18229570-325-3682
LaurelWood Care CenterJohnstown, PA15905814-255-1488
Achieve Test PrepKing of Prussia, PA19406267-687-0333
West Side Career & Technology CenterKingston, PA18704570-288-8493
Kittanning Care CenterKittanning, PA16201724-545-2273
HACC-Lancaster CampusLancaster, PA17602717-293-5000
Conestoga View Nursing & RehabilitationLancaster, PA17602717-299-7850
North Montco Technical CareerLansdale, PA19446215-368-1177
Dock Woods Living Branches CommunityLansdale, PA19446215-330-5764
Eastern Westmoreland CTCLatrobe, PA15650724-539-9788
Cedar Haven Healthcare CenterLebanon, PA17042717-274-0421
Lebanon County Career & TechLebanon, PA17042717-273-8551
Berks Career and Technology Center West CampusLeesport, PA19533610-374-4073
County of Berks Berks Heim Nursing HomeLeesport, PA19533610-376-4841
Susque View Home Nursing and Rehabilitation CenterLock Haven, PA17745570-748-9377
Quality Life Services - MarkleysburgMarkleysburg, PA15459724-329-4830
Fulton County AvtsMcconnellsburg, PA17233717-485-5813
Riverside Care CenterMcKeesport, PA15132412-346-0197
Cumberland-Perry Area Vocational Technical SchoolMechanicsburg, PA17050717-697-0354
Delaware County Community College - Marple CampusMedia, PA19063610-359-5000
Fair Acres Geriatric CenterMedia, PA19063610-891-5600
Home Helpers Home CareMedia, PA19063610-991-7532
Huntingdon County Career and Technology CenterMill Creek, PA17060814-643-0951
Community College of Beaver CountyMonaca, PA15061724-480-2222
Woodhaven Care CenterMonroeville, PA15146412-856-4770
Valley View Nursing CenterMontoursville, PA17754570-433-3161
Harmon House Care CenterMt Pleasant, PA15666724-547-1890
Luzerne County Community CollegeNanticoke, PA18634800-377-5222 ext. 7337
SUN Area Technical InstituteNew Berlin, PA17855570-966-1031
Lawrence County Career TechNew Castle, PA16101724-658-3583
Quality Life Services - New CastleNew Castle, PA16101724-654-7791
TriMED Healthcare, LLCNewtown, PA18940215-279-8772
Bucks County Community CollegeNewtown, PA18940215-968-8000
Dotlen Academy of ScienceNorristown, PA19401610-277-8800
Parkway West Career & Tech CenterOakdale, PA15071412-923-1772
Presbyterian SeniorCare Network - The WillowsOakmont, PA15139877-529-5747
Upper Bucks County Technical SchoolPerkasie, PA18944215-795-2911
Successful Aging Career InstitutePhiladelphia, PA19141215-224-0242
Philadelphia Academy For Nurse Aide Training, Inc. (PANAT)Philadelphia, PA19131215-495-3473
Adult Basic EducationPhiladelphia, PA19130215-751-8000
Community College of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PA19130215-751-8000
Training PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PA19103888-922-1132
Job CorpsPhiladelphia, PA19110215-985-3650
Entry Level LLC. Professional Nurses TrainingPhiladelphia, PA19138215-549-1668
Prism Health Aide Training, Inc. (P & A Nursing)Philadelphia, PA19152215-329-1322
Highland Park Care CenterPittsburgh, PA15206412-362-6622
CCAC Allegheny CampusPittsburgh, PA15212412-237-2525
Chatham UniversityPittsburgh, PA15232412-365-1100
Baldwin Health CenterPittsburgh, PA15227412-885-8400
Institute of Medical and Business CareersPittsburgh, PA15235855-773-0758
Open Systems HealthcarePittsburgh, PA15221412-501-0890
University of PittsburghPittsburgh, PA15260412-624-4141
Pittsburgh Job Corps CenterPittsburgh, PA15206412-441-8700
Canterbury PlacePittsburgh, PA15201412-622-9000
U P M C Senior CommunitiesPittsburgh, PA15201412-622-9280
Heritage PlacePittsburgh, PA15217412-422-5100
ManorCare Health Services-Whitehall BoroughPittsburgh, PA15236412-884-3500
Central Montco Technical High SchoolPlymouth Meeting, PA19462610-277-2301
Seneca Highlands SchoolPort Allegany, PA16743814-642-2573
Schuylkill CenterPottsville, PA17901570-622-9666
Schuylkill Health School of NursingPottsville, PA17901570-621-5035
Aveanna HealthcareReading, PA19606610-779-6435
Reading Area Community CollegeReading, PA19602610-372-4721
Rochester Manor + VillaRochester, PA15074724-775-6400
Western Montgomery Career and Technology CenterRoyersford, PA19468610-489-7272
Lehigh Career & Technical InstituteSchnecksville, PA18078610-799-2300
Lehigh Career Technical InstituteSchnecksville, PA18078610-799-2300
Lehigh Carbon Community CollegeSchnecksville, PA18078610-799-2121
The Career Technology Center of Lackawanna CountyScranton, PA18508570-346-8471
Johnson CollegeScranton, PA18508800-293-9675
Lackawanna CollegeScranton, PA18509570-961-7810
Penn FosterScranton, PA18515800-275-4410
Marywood UniversityScranton, PA18509570-348-6211
Clarion County Career CenterShippenville, PA16254814-226-4391
ManorCare Health Services-Sinking SpringSinking Spring, PA19608610-670-2100
Slippery Rock UniversitySlippery Rock, PA16057800-778-9111
Sena Kean ManorSmethport, PA16749814-887-5601
Patriot a Choice CommunitySomerset, PA15501814-445-4549
Susquehanna County Career & Technology CenterSpringville, PA18844570-278-9229
Elk Haven Nursing HomeSt Marys, PA15857814-834-2618
BrightStar Care of Stroudsburg & AllentownStroudsburg, PA18360570-223-2248
Lehigh Carbon Community College: Morgan CenterTamaqua, PA18252570-668-6880
Northern Tier Career CenterTowanda, PA18848570-265-8111
Successful Aging Care Net- Home Healthcare AgencyUpper Darby, PA19082484-461-9342
Delaware County Community College - Upper Darby CenterUpper Darby, PA19082610-723-1250
Successful Aging Care NetUpper Darby, PA19082484-461-8711
Warren ManorWarren, PA16365814-723-7060
Broad Acres Nursing HomeWellsboro, PA16901570-724-3913
ManorCare Health Services-West Reading NorthWest Reading, PA19611610-373-5166
Bayada Home Health CareWhitehall, PA18052610-776-1205
Jolie Health and Beauty AcademyWilkes-Barre, PA18702570-825-8363
Wilkes-Barre Area Career & Technical Center Practical Nursing ProgramWilkes-Barre, PA18702570-822-4131
CareGivers AmericaWilliamsport, PA17701570-322-3223
Williamsport HomeWilliamsport, PA17701570-323-8781
Lancaster County Career & Technology CenterWillow Street, PA17584717-464-7050
PITC InstituteWyncote, PA19095215-392-2938
Saunders HouseWynnewood, PA19096610-658-5100
Berks Technical InstituteWyomissing, PA19610484-855-3140
Rouse Warren County HomeYoungsville, PA16371814-563-7565
Westmoreland County Community CollegeYoungwood, PA15697724-925-4000

CNA Programs in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

American Red Cross. The CNA classes at the Red Cross in Philadelphia trains candidates to pass the certification exam. The program lasts for four weeks and is state-approved. The program includes a mandatory orientation, a reading test, a physical exam, and a two-step Mantoux. Tuition is $1300, including books and course material. Financial aid may also be available.

Holy Redeemer Health. This establishment offers CNA classes with the Southeastern Chapter of the Red Cross. The program is given at St. Joseph’s Manor at Holy Redeemer. The classes last for four weeks and involve clinical demonstrations where students give care to residents at the Manor. There may be opportunities for sponsorship for this program.

CNA Classes in Philadelphia. A website the outlines and reviews every CNA program in the Philadelphia regional area. If you are seeking online classes, accelerated, or even free classes, this site continually updates information about every program in the area, including their tuition costs, program durations, class structure, and contact details.

Prism Health Aide Training.
This program offers affordable tuition and financial aid. There are flexible payment plans available to candidates who need extra help with the cost of tuition. Applicants to this program will have to pass the school’s entrance exam in order to enroll in the CNA program. The course prepares the candidates for the certification exam and for CNA duties. It also offers employment to all candidates who successfully meet the requirements. The program lasts for five weeks.

Learn more about CNA classes in Philadelphia.

CNA Programs in Pittsburgh

Community College of Allegheny County. CCAC requires a high school diploma or GED along with many of the other standards outlined above for eligibility into their nurse aide certification program. They run a tight ship here, allowing no absences in the first two weeks, and also requiring uniforms from day one. This program is truly designed to prepare you for the job market.

HCR Manorcare. A job placement and certification facility, HCR Manorcare is focused on developing your skills and finding you a job.

Learn more about CNA classes in Pittsburgh.

CNA Programs in Harrisburg

Harrisburg Area Community College. The HACC CNA program includes 120 hours of class work and practical teaching. Attendance for the first 24 hours of class is required and candidates who miss class are disqualified. Students must buy their own uniforms, shoes, and socks. Textbooks are included with the tuition, and the program cost approximately $1098. A high school diploma or GED is not required but recommended. 88 and 78-hour CNA course tracks are offered at HACC.

TLC Institute. This CNA program provides 100 hours of teaching and hands-on exercises that can be completed in under thirteen days. Students are also prepared to pass the state exam. Remedial assistance is given to students who do not pass the test. Tuition is affordable and includes the textbook and documentation. For more information on the cost of tuition, contact the institute.

Additional Pennsylvania CNA Resources
If prospective candidates would like more information about earning their CNA license, it is a good idea to directly contact the Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Registry. That address is as follows:

Director
Division of Nursing Care Facilities
Room 526, Health & Welfare Building
625 Forster Street
Harrisburg, PA 17120-0701

For other inquiries, call 1-800-852-0518.

Out of State CNAs

An out-of-state CNA may be employed in Pennsylvania as long as they are in good standing on the current registry. Applicants from out of state may need to submit the certification, an FBI background report, and any required fees.

CNA License Renewal

The certification must be renewed every two years. In order to do this, candidates must work as paid CNAs for eight continuous hours and obtain 12 hours of in-service classes since their previous renewal (or initial licensing).

How much does a CNA make in Pennsylvania?

CNA pay rates may vary across the state. In the latest data in the Bureau of Labor and Statistics in Pennsylvania the average hourly pay for a CNA is $17.50, or a yearly salary of $36,400. CNAs in Philadelphia make an average of $37,780 per year, while CNAs in Harrisburg can make $36,350 on average per year.