CNA Training in Philadelphia, PA

1 state-approved nursing assistant program in Philadelphia.

Pennsylvania CNA Requirements at a Glance

Training Hours

80 hours

Minimum Age

16

Exam Vendor

Credentia (formerly Pearson VUE)

Time to Cert

5–10 weeks (training 4–6 weeks, exam and registry 2–4 weeks)

Programs in Philadelphia

Community College of Philadelphia Nurse Aide Training

4750 Market Street

Nurse Aide Training Program

Est. Price: $1,630

Duration: 124 hours

Phone: (215) 516-3650

Becoming a CNA in Pennsylvania

Becoming a CNA in Pennsylvania is a slightly longer-than-federal-minimum pathway: the state requires 80 hours of training rather than the 75-hour federal floor, split into 37.5 hours of classroom instruction and 37.5 hours of supervised clinical experience. Most full-time programs at community colleges and career schools run 4 to 6 weeks. Pennsylvania's Community College system — including Community College of Philadelphia, HACC in Harrisburg, and Pittsburgh-area programs — runs the largest network of approved training, typically priced $400 to $1,200 for residents.

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