Essex County College
303 University Avenue
Certified Nurse Aide Training Program
- Phone:
- (973) 877-3220
CNA Classes in Newark, NJ
7 state-approved Certified Nurse Aide training programs in Newark. Tuition ranges from $900 to $3,200. New Jersey requires 90 hours of training and uses PSI Services LLC for the competency exam.
Programs in Newark
7
Tuition Range
$900 to $3,200
State Required Hours
90 hours
Exam Vendor
PSI Services LLC
All CNA Programs in Newark
Samuel Morris Career Institute of New Jersey
701 McCarter Highway, Suite 201
Certified Nursing Assistant
- Duration:
- 90 hours
- Phone:
- (973) 648-8000
American Institute of Professional Studies
972 Broad Street, Suite 202
Certified Nurse Aide (NATCEP)
- Duration:
- 90 hours (4-11 weeks)
- Cost:
- $3,200
- Phone:
- (862) 240-1284
Academy of Training and Employment
936 Broad Street, Suite 1
Certified Nursing Assistant
- Duration:
- 4 weeks
- Phone:
- (973) 733-2727
Divine Medical Services
15 William Street, 2nd Floor
Certified Nursing Assistant
- Duration:
- 5 weeks (90 hours)
- Cost:
- $900
- Phone:
- (973) 621-2200
Select Health Career Training Center
9-25 Alling Street, 3rd Floor
Certified Nursing Assistant
- Phone:
- (908) 482-8304
New Community Career & Technical Institute
274 South Orange Avenue
Patient Care Technician (includes CNA certification)
- Phone:
- (973) 824-6484
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 Newark
How many CNA training programs are available in Newark, NJ?
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Our directory lists 7 state-approved Certified Nurse Aide training programs in Newark, 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 Newark?
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Published tuition for CNA programs in Newark ranges from $900 to $3,200. Divine Medical Services lists the lowest tuition at $900. 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 Newark?
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American Institute of Professional Studies offers the shortest published program in Newark 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 (862) 240-1284 for current cohort start dates.
How do I become a CNA in Newark, NJ?
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To work as a CNA in Newark, 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 Newark?
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No Newark 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.