Kingsborough Community College Healthcare Institute
2001 Oriental Boulevard
Nursing Home Nurse Aide
- Duration:
- 135 hours
- Cost:
- Free with SNAP eligibility
- Phone:
- (718) 368-5052
CNA Classes in Brooklyn, NY
1 state-approved Certified Nurse Aide training program in Brooklyn. Tuition ranges from Free. New York requires 100 hours minimum of training and uses Prometric for the competency exam.
Programs in Brooklyn
1
Tuition Range
Free
State Required Hours
100 hours minimum
Exam Vendor
Prometric
Free in Brooklyn
Kingsborough Community College Healthcare Institute
1 free program available
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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 Brooklyn
How many CNA training programs are available in Brooklyn, NY?
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Our directory lists 1 state-approved Certified Nurse Aide training program in Brooklyn, NY. All programs must meet New York's minimum of 100 hours minimum and prepare graduates to sit for the Prometric competency exam.
How much does CNA training cost in Brooklyn?
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Published tuition for CNA programs in Brooklyn ranges from Free. Kingsborough Community College Healthcare Institute lists the lowest tuition at Free with SNAP eligibility. 1 program in Brooklyn offers no-cost training (employer-paid, federally funded, or scholarship-based). Total out-of-pocket cost also includes the state exam fee (Approximately $115 total (varies; check Prometric's current NY fee schedule)), background check, and uniforms.
How do I become a CNA in Brooklyn, NY?
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To work as a CNA in Brooklyn, 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 Brooklyn?
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Yes. 1 Brooklyn program on this directory offers no-cost CNA training: Kingsborough Community College Healthcare Institute. Free training is typically employer-paid (nursing facilities sponsoring trainees in exchange for a work commitment), federally funded (Job Corps), or scholarship-based.