Hudson County Community College
161 Newkirk Street, Suite E504
Enhanced Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Training
- Duration:
- 12 weeks
- Cost:
- $1,200
- Phone:
- (201) 360-4233
CNA Classes in Jersey City, NJ
4 state-approved Certified Nurse Aide training programs in Jersey City. Tuition ranges from $1,200 to $1,500. New Jersey requires 90 hours of training and uses PSI Services LLC for the competency exam.
Programs in Jersey City
4
Tuition Range
$1,200 to $1,500
State Required Hours
90 hours
Exam Vendor
PSI Services LLC
All CNA Programs in Jersey City
Campus Education
35 Journal Square, Suite 701
Certified Nurse Aide
- Duration:
- 90 hours (4-11 weeks)
- Cost:
- $1,500
- Phone:
- (201) 386-0700
Cornerstone Home Care & Training Academy
198 Stevens Avenue
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Phone:
- (908) 349-8989
St. Bernadine School of Allied Health
591 Summit Avenue, Suite 411
CNA Certification
- Duration:
- 90 hours / 6 weeks
- Phone:
- (201) 222-1116
Becoming a CNA in New Jersey
Becoming a CNA in New Jersey is procedurally distinctive because of two New Jersey-specific quirks. First, the Certified Nurse Aide credential is regulated by the New Jersey Department of Health (NJ DOH), Health Facilities Certification & Licensing — not by the New Jersey Board of Nursing. The Board of Nursing regulates a related but separate credential called the Certified Homemaker-Home Health Aide (CHHA), which is for in-home care work. The two credentials are commonly confused but follow completely different training, exam, and oversight pathways. If you want to work in a nursing home or hospital, you need the CNA credential; if you want to work in patients' homes through a home health agency, you need the CHHA credential.
Frequently Asked Questions: CNA Training in Jersey City
How many CNA training programs are available in Jersey City, NJ?
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Our directory lists 4 state-approved Certified Nurse Aide training programs in Jersey City, NJ. All programs must meet New Jersey's minimum of 90 hours and prepare graduates to sit for the PSI Services LLC competency exam.
How much does CNA training cost in Jersey City?
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Published tuition for CNA programs in Jersey City ranges from $1,200 to $1,500. Hudson County Community College lists the lowest tuition at $1,200. Total out-of-pocket cost also includes the state exam fee ($76 for skills + written exam combination, or $90 for skills + oral exam combination), background check, and uniforms.
What is the fastest CNA program in Jersey City?
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Campus Education offers the shortest published program in Jersey City at 90 hours (4-11 weeks). New Jersey requires 90 hours of state-approved training, so any accelerated program must compress the required hours into a shorter calendar window through full-time scheduling. Call (201) 386-0700 for current cohort start dates.
How do I become a CNA in Jersey City, NJ?
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To work as a CNA in Jersey City, you must meet a New Jersey-approved training program of at least 90 hours, pass the PSI Services LLC competency exam (Two-part exam: a written (or oral) knowledge test plus a hands-on skills evaluation administered by PSI), and clear a New Jersey State Police criminal background check plus federal FBI fingerprint clearance through the NJ DOH IdentoGO process. Most candidates complete the full process in 5–10 weeks (training 4–6 weeks, exam and registry 2–4 weeks).
Are there free CNA classes in Jersey City?
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No Jersey City program on our directory currently advertises free tuition, but many New Jersey nursing facilities pay for CNA training in exchange for a work commitment after certification. Ask local long-term care employers about employer-sponsored training programs, and check the American Red Cross and Job Corps for additional pathways.