Capital District Educational Opportunity Center (HVCC)
20 Warren Street
Nurse Aide Training Program
- Duration:
- 120 hours
- Phone:
- (518) 273-1900
CNA Classes in Albany, NY
1 state-approved Certified Nurse Aide training program in Albany. New York requires 100 hours minimum of training and uses Prometric for the competency exam.
Programs in Albany
1
State Required Hours
100 hours minimum
Exam Vendor
Prometric
All CNA Programs in Albany
Becoming a CNA in New York
Becoming a CNA in New York means committing to 100 hours of state-approved training — 25 hours above the federal minimum. Most full-time programs run 4 to 8 weeks; part-time evening and weekend programs may run 8 to 12 weeks. The 100 hours split into a minimum of 70 hours of classroom and skills-lab instruction plus at least 30 hours of supervised clinical training inside a New York-licensed nursing home. Approved programs are run by nursing homes themselves, BOCES centers (especially in the suburbs and upstate), CUNY and SUNY community colleges, and private career schools across the five boroughs of New York City, Long Island, the Hudson Valley, the Capital Region, and the rest of the state.
Frequently Asked Questions: CNA Training in Albany
How many CNA training programs are available in Albany, NY?
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Our directory lists 1 state-approved Certified Nurse Aide training program in Albany, NY. All programs must meet New York's minimum of 100 hours minimum and prepare graduates to sit for the Prometric competency exam.
How do I become a CNA in Albany, NY?
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To work as a CNA in Albany, you must meet a New York-approved training program of at least 100 hours minimum, pass the Prometric competency exam (Two-part Nursing Home Nurse Aide Competency Examination: a written (or oral) knowledge test and a hands-on skills evaluation at a Prometric test center), and clear a Criminal History Record Check (CHRC) fingerprinting required for all nurse aides working in NYSDOH-licensed facilities. Most candidates complete the full process in 6–12 weeks (training is typically 4–8 weeks, then 2–4 weeks for exam and registry listing).
Are there free CNA classes in Albany?
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No Albany program on our directory currently advertises free tuition, but many New York 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.