Delaware CNA Training Programs

Find state-approved CNA programs in Delaware from $1,839. Start your healthcare career today.

150
Hours Required
75 classroom + 75 clinical
$115
Exam Cost
DE-NACE via Prometric
$36,670
Average Salary
Annual in Delaware
24
Month Validity
Certification period

Delaware CNA Training Programs

Delaware Technical Community College

Multiple Locations (Dover, Georgetown, Stanton)

Cost: $1,839
Duration: 4-12 weeks
• In-state tuition
• State community college
• Financial aid available

Unity Career Institute

Dover, DE

Cost: $2,428
Duration: 4 weeks
• Intensive program
• 91 hours total
• Day/evening/weekend options

Delaware Skills Center

New Castle, DE

Cost: $155 + tuition
Duration: 6 weeks
• 225 hours total
• Full-time program
• Clinical training included

Dawn Career Institute

Newark, DE

Cost: $3,213
Duration: Variable
• Job placement assistance
• Near University of Delaware
• Professional training

Bear Professional Institute

Bear, DE

Cost: Contact for pricing
Duration: Variable
• Northern Delaware
• State-approved
• Clinical experience included

Genesis Healthcare

Seaford, DE

Cost: Employer-sponsored
Duration: Variable
• On-site training
• Work commitment required
• Healthcare facility training

All programs must be approved by Delaware Division of Long Term Care Residents Protection.

CNA Job Market by Delaware City

Wilmington

$33,716

Largest city with multiple hospitals

Dover

$33,665

State capital with government healthcare

Newark

$33,691

University town with medical centers

New Castle

$33,716

Historic city with nursing homes

Georgetown

$33,748

Sussex County seat

Seaford

$33,052

Southern Delaware healthcare facilities

Salary data from Bureau of Labor Statistics. Job counts are estimates based on healthcare facilities.

Delaware CNA Requirements

  1. 1 Be at least 18 years old with high school diploma or GED
  2. 2 Pass criminal background check and drug screening
  3. 3 Complete health screening including TB test and immunizations
  4. 4 Complete 150-hour training program (75 classroom + 75 clinical hours)
  5. 5 Pass Delaware Nurse Aide Competency Examination (DE-NACE) within 30 days
  6. 6 Get listed on Delaware Nurse Aide Registry upon passing exam

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