Community College of Allegheny County
595 Beatty Road, Boyce Campus
Nurse Aide Training Program
- Duration:
- 168 hours
- Cost:
- $2,399
- Phone:
- (412) 237-2222
CNA Classes in Pittsburgh, PA
6 state-approved Certified Nurse Aide training programs in Pittsburgh. Tuition ranges from Free to $2,399. Pennsylvania requires 80 hours of training and uses Credentia (formerly Pearson VUE) for the competency exam.
Programs in Pittsburgh
6
Tuition Range
Free to $2,399
State Required Hours
80 hours
Exam Vendor
Credentia (formerly Pearson VUE)
All CNA Programs in Pittsburgh
CCAC Homewood-Brushton Center
701 N Homewood Avenue
Nurse Aide Training Program
- Duration:
- 24 days (168 hours)
- Cost:
- $2,399
- Phone:
- (412) 371-1600
Energy Innovation Center Institute
1435 Bedford Avenue
Nursing Assistant / Patient Care Technician
- Duration:
- 2 weeks
- Phone:
- (412) 482-3354
Pittsburgh Job Corps Center
7175 Highland Drive
Certified Nurse Assistant
- Duration:
- 8-12 months
- Cost:
- Free (federally funded)
- Phone:
- (412) 441-8700
East End Health & Rehab Center
745 N Highland Avenue
Nurse Aide Training Program
- Duration:
- 138 hours
- Phone:
- (412) 362-6622
CCAC Allegheny Campus
808 Ridge Avenue
Nurse Aide Training Program
- Duration:
- 24 days (168 hours)
- Cost:
- $2,399
- Phone:
- (412) 237-4470
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 Pittsburgh
How many CNA training programs are available in Pittsburgh, PA?
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Our directory lists 6 state-approved Certified Nurse Aide training programs in Pittsburgh, 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 Pittsburgh?
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Published tuition for CNA programs in Pittsburgh ranges from Free to $2,399. Pittsburgh Job Corps Center lists the lowest tuition at Free (federally funded). 1 program in Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh?
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Energy Innovation Center Institute offers the shortest published program in Pittsburgh at 2 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 (412) 482-3354 for current cohort start dates.
How do I become a CNA in Pittsburgh, PA?
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To work as a CNA in Pittsburgh, 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 Pittsburgh?
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Yes. 1 Pittsburgh program on this directory offers no-cost CNA training: Pittsburgh 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.