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