Community College of Philadelphia
4750 Market Street
Nurse Aide Training Program
- Duration:
- 124 hours
- Cost:
- $1,630
- Phone:
- (215) 516-3650
CNA Classes in Philadelphia, PA
7 state-approved Certified Nurse Aide training programs in Philadelphia. Tuition ranges from Free to $2,395. Pennsylvania requires 80 hours of training and uses Credentia (formerly Pearson VUE) for the competency exam.
Programs in Philadelphia
7
Tuition Range
Free to $2,395
State Required Hours
80 hours
Exam Vendor
Credentia (formerly Pearson VUE)
All CNA Programs in Philadelphia
District 1199C Training & Upgrading Fund (HTTI)
One South Broad Street, 6th Floor
Nurse Aide Training Program
- Duration:
- 152 hours
- Cost:
- $2,395
- Phone:
- (215) 568-2220
Penn Asian Vocational Institute
6926 Old York Road
Nurse Aide Training Program
- Duration:
- 120 hours / 7 weeks
- Phone:
- (215) 572-1234
Philadelphia Academy for Nurse Aide Training
5070 Parkside Avenue, Suite 1422
Nurse Aide Training Program
- Phone:
- (215) 495-3473
CareBridge Academy
448 N. 10th Street, Suite 401
Nurse Aide Training Program
- Duration:
- 4 weeks
- Cost:
- $1,845
- Phone:
- (267) 787-1123
Philadelphia Job Corps Center
2810 S. 20th Street
Certified Nurse Assistant
- Cost:
- Free (federally funded)
- Phone:
- (267) 386-2922
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.
Frequently Asked Questions: CNA Training in Philadelphia
How many CNA training programs are available in Philadelphia, PA?
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Our directory lists 7 state-approved Certified Nurse Aide training programs in Philadelphia, PA. All programs must meet Pennsylvania's minimum of 80 hours and prepare graduates to sit for the Credentia (formerly Pearson VUE) competency exam.
How much does CNA training cost in Philadelphia?
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Published tuition for CNA programs in Philadelphia ranges from Free to $2,395. Philadelphia Job Corps Center lists the lowest tuition at Free (federally funded). 1 program in Philadelphia offers no-cost training (employer-paid, federally funded, or scholarship-based). Total out-of-pocket cost also includes the state exam fee (Approximately $118 total for both portions), background check, and uniforms.
What is the fastest CNA program in Philadelphia?
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CareBridge Academy offers the shortest published program in Philadelphia at 4 weeks. Pennsylvania requires 80 hours of state-approved training, so any accelerated program must compress the required hours into a shorter calendar window through full-time scheduling. Call (267) 787-1123 for current cohort start dates.
How do I become a CNA in Philadelphia, PA?
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To work as a CNA in Philadelphia, you must meet a Pennsylvania-approved training program of at least 80 hours, pass the Credentia (formerly Pearson VUE) competency exam (Two-part exam: a written (or oral) knowledge test plus a hands-on skills evaluation), and clear a Pennsylvania State Police criminal background check, child abuse history clearance, and federal FBI fingerprint clearance (three separate checks under the Older Adults Protective Services Act). 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 Philadelphia?
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Yes. 1 Philadelphia program on this directory offers no-cost CNA training: Philadelphia Job Corps Center. Free training is typically employer-paid (nursing facilities sponsoring trainees in exchange for a work commitment), federally funded (Job Corps), or scholarship-based.