Jersey City, NJ
St. Bernadine School of Allied Health
CNA Certification
Location
Jersey City, NJ
Duration
90 hours / 6 weeks
State Required Hours
90 hours
- Address
591 Summit Avenue, Suite 411
Jersey City, NJ 07306
- Phone
- (201) 222-1116
About This Program
Located on Summit Avenue near McGinley Square and Journal Square, St. Bernadine School of Allied Health is the training arm of a Jersey City-based home care agency founded by RN Bernadine Samin in 1986. The 90-hour state-approved curriculum (50 classroom / 40 clinical) runs in 6-week full-time day cohorts plus weekend and evening tracks, and the school's job-placement pipeline into its own home care operation and EB-3 international placement program is a draw for Filipino and West African students relocating to JC.
Location & Directions
591 Summit Avenue, Suite 411, Jersey City, NJ 07306
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.
Minimum Age
18
Training Hours
90 hours
Exam Vendor
PSI Services LLC
Time to Cert
5–10 weeks (training 4–6 weeks, exam and registry 2–4 weeks)
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the CNA program at St. Bernadine School of Allied Health include?
Located on Summit Avenue near McGinley Square and Journal Square, St. The program is located at 591 Summit Avenue, Suite 411, Jersey City, NJ 07306. For the current curriculum, admission requirements, and start dates, call (201) 222-1116 or visit https://stbernadineusa.com/cna-program.
How much does St. Bernadine School of Allied Health cost?
St. Bernadine School of Allied Health has not published a flat tuition figure on this directory; pricing for the cna certification depends on residency, financial aid, and any employer sponsorships. Call (201) 222-1116 or visit the program website at https://stbernadineusa.com/cna-program to request the current fee schedule. For reference, total CNA training costs in New Jersey generally fall in the range of $0 (employer-sponsored) to $1,500 (private program).
How long is the program at St. Bernadine School of Allied Health?
The cna certification at St. Bernadine School of Allied Health is structured as 90 hours / 6 weeks. New Jersey requires 90 hours of state-approved training, so this program meets or exceeds the state minimum. Contact the program at (201) 222-1116 for current cohort start dates and schedule options.
How do I apply or contact St. Bernadine School of Allied Health?
Call St. Bernadine School of Allied Health directly at (201) 222-1116 or visit https://stbernadineusa.com/cna-program. The program is located at 591 Summit Avenue, Suite 411, Jersey City, NJ 07306. Ask about upcoming cohort start dates, application deadlines, background-check requirements, and any scholarships or financial-aid options before enrolling.
What New Jersey CNA requirements should I know before enrolling at St. Bernadine School of Allied Health?
Before enrolling at St. Bernadine School of Allied Health, make sure you meet New Jersey's minimum age (18), education requirements, and background-check rules. New Jersey requires 90 hours of state-approved training and uses PSI Services LLC for the competency exam, with most candidates reaching certification in 5–10 weeks (training 4–6 weeks, exam and registry 2–4 weeks). See the full New Jersey CNA requirements page for a complete checklist.
Are there other CNA programs near Jersey City?
Yes. In addition to St. Bernadine School of Allied Health in Jersey City, our directory includes CNA training programs in Newark, Trenton, Camden, Paramus, Lincroft, and other New Jersey cities. Comparing programs by location, schedule, and cost is the easiest way to find the best fit for your situation. Browse all New Jersey CNA classes for the full list.