CNA Classes & Programs in New York

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CNA training in New York

Programs
345
state-approved
Cities covered
190
with CNA programs
Median pay
$45,890
$22.06 an hour
CNAs employed
84,550
in New York
Training hours
100
minimum, incl. 30 clinical

Sources: US Census (2024), BLS OEWS (May 2023).

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How to Become a CNA in New York: Requirements

  1. Complete a state-approved CNA training program

    At least 100 hours, including 30 hours of supervised clinical practice.

  2. Pass the state competency exam

    A knowledge test and a hands-on skills test.

  3. Get listed on the New York CNA Registry

    Employers check the registry before hiring.

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New York requirements in detail

Before you enroll in a training program, it helps to understand exactly what New York requires to become a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA), officially referred to as a Nurse Aide in New York. Meeting these standards ensures you're eligible to test, be placed on the state registry, and work in approved healthcare settings.

Eligibility

  • Age requirement: Candidates must meet New York's minimum age requirements for employment as a nurse aide. Most employers require individuals to be at least 18 years old at the time of hire in licensed long-term care facilities.
  • Program enrollment (NATCEP): You must complete a New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH)–approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program (NATCEP). Programs are offered by community colleges, vocational schools, high schools, and licensed nursing homes.
  • Background check: Nurse aide candidates must meet New York background screening requirements prior to employment. Individuals with substantiated findings of abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property are not eligible for placement on the Nurse Aide Registry.
  • Good standing: Employers are required to verify Nurse Aide Registry status prior to employment in licensed facilities.

Training Hours & Clinicals

New York requires completion of a minimum of 100 total hours of nurse aide training. This includes at least 70 hours of classroom instruction and skills laboratory practice, plus at least 30 hours of supervised clinical training in a licensed nursing home (residential health care facility). The curriculum must cover all federally required OBRA topics, including communication, infection control, residents' rights, safety and emergency procedures, basic nursing skills, and personal care.

Before providing any direct resident care, trainees must complete at least 16 hours of instruction in core safety and care topics. In accordance with federal regulations, Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing facilities may employ nurse aide trainees for up to 120 days while training and testing requirements are completed; beyond this period, individuals must be fully certified and listed on the New York Nurse Aide Registry.

Competency Exam (Knowledge & Skills)

After completing training, candidates must pass the New York Nurse Aide Competency Examination, administered by Prometric under contract with the New York State Department of Health. The exam includes:

  • Skills evaluation: Demonstration of five randomly selected nurse aide skills performed in 31-40 minutes (depending on skills assigned), including mandatory hand hygiene and required critical steps. All critical elements must be performed correctly to pass. Candidates must pass the skills evaluation before being eligible to take the knowledge test.
  • Knowledge test: A 60 multiple-choice question written exam (including 10 unscored pilot questions) covering nurse aide fundamentals such as infection control, safety, residents' rights, communication, and personal care. Candidates have 90 minutes to complete the exam and must score at least 70% to pass. An oral version is available for eligible candidates.

New York uses a sequential testing structure: candidates have up to three attempts to pass the skills evaluation, and after successfully passing the skills test, they have up to three attempts to pass the knowledge test. All testing must be completed within two years of completing training. Candidates who do not pass within the allowed attempts must complete a new NYSDOH-approved training program before retesting.

Placement on the Registry & Working as a CNA

Once both exam components are successfully passed, your name is added to the New York Nurse Aide Registry, maintained by the New York State Department of Health. Prometric transmits exam results electronically to the state. You may then work as a CNA in nursing homes, hospitals, home health agencies, and other licensed healthcare settings throughout New York.

Renewal

To remain active on the New York Nurse Aide Registry, CNAs must complete at least 8 hours of paid nursing or nursing-related services under the supervision of a licensed nurse within the past 24 months. The renewal fee is $40. Individuals who do not meet the work requirement must retake both the knowledge and skills exams to return to active status.

Reciprocity

New York permits registry-based reciprocity for nurse aides certified in other U.S. states. Applicants must hold an active certification in good standing and provide verification that their training and competency evaluation met federal OBRA requirements. Additional documentation may be required before placement on the New York Nurse Aide Registry.

Costs

New York CNA exam fees are set by Prometric and are paid at the time of scheduling. Under federal law, Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing facilities must pay for or reimburse nurse aide training and testing costs for individuals they employ or have offered employment to, provided the individual is hired within 12 months of completing training.

Sources: New York State Department of Health — Nurse Aide Registry, NYSDOH — Nursing Home Nurse Aide Training Program and Certification (PDF), Prometric — Nurse Aide Testing, Prometric — Nurse Aide Handbook, 42 CFR 483.152 — Federal Nurse Aide Training Requirements

CNA Program Types in New York

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Shaker Place Rehabilitation and Nursing CenterAlbanyFree3
Nursing Facility · Employer-sponsored · Job placement helpShaker Place offers a paid, three-week, full-time CNA training taught in classroom and clinical settings, with trainees employed as CNA students during the program. Graduates are prepared for the NYS exam and a pathway to employment at Shaker Place.
Teresian House Nursing Home CoAlbanyFree6
Nursing Home · Employer-sponsored · Job placement help · Faith-basedTeresian House runs paid on-site CNA trainee classes lasting about 6 weeks, with cohorts typically held on weekdays and some evening options. Graduates continue into CNA roles at the facility.
Absolut Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation at AlleganyAlleganyFree–
Nursing Facility · Employer-sponsoredAbsolut Care of Allegany offers a paid CNA Trainee program providing classroom instruction and hands-on clinical experience to prepare for certification. Participants are employed and paid during training with no upfront tuition costs.
River Ridge Living CenterAmsterdamFree–
Nursing Facility · Employer-sponsored · Job guaranteeEmployer-sponsored CNA training is offered to hired aides with paid training and transition to CNA roles upon completion.
The Commons On St. Anthony, A Skilled Nursing & Short Term Rehabilitation CommunityAuburnFree5
Nursing Facility · Employer-sponsored · Job guaranteeLoretto offers a free, five-week CNA training program with classroom, lab, and clinical instruction in Auburn at The Commons on St. Anthony and in Syracuse. Classroom training is free, clinicals are paid, exam fees are covered, and graduates receive guaranteed job placement within Loretto.
Syracuse Home AssociationBaldwinsvilleFree4
Nursing Facility · Employer-sponsored · Job guaranteeMcHarrie Life offers an in‑house paid CNA training that covers tuition and exam fees and pays a training wage. Classes run Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–3:00 PM for 4 weeks with guaranteed employment upon certification.
Steuben Center for Rehabilitation and HealthcareBathFree–
Nursing Facility · Employer-sponsoredSteuben Center offers a fully sponsored CNA training program for eligible candidates who will work at the facility; recent postings list class start dates and note compensation upon completion. This employer-paid pathway prepares trainees to transition into CNA roles at the center.
Taconic Rehabilitation and Nursing at BeaconBeaconFree–
Nursing Facility · Employer-sponsoredCNA Trainee program provides paid classroom and hands-on clinical training to prepare for the NYS CNA exam. Full-time availability for training classes and clinical hours is required, with opportunity to join the team upon certification.
Sunset Nursing and Rehabilitation CenterBoonvilleFree–
Nursing Facility · Employer-sponsoredSunset Nursing and Rehabilitation Center advertises paid training to become a NYS CNA with employment opportunities at the facility. Positions note paid training and flexible scheduling.
Long Island Education Opportunity CenterBrentwoodFree–
Educational EntityTuition-free CNA vocational program combining classroom instruction with supervised clinical experience to prepare for entry-level care roles. Program details and applications are available through the LIEOC.
Elderwood of Lakeside at BrockportBrockportFree3
Nursing Home · 100 hours · Employer-sponsored · Job placement helpElderwood provides free, employer-sponsored CNA training via a three-week, 100-hour curriculum blending classroom instruction, facility orientation, and hands-on clinical learning. Training is offered at participating Elderwood skilled nursing facilities.
Bronx Educational Opportunity CenterBronxFree–
Educational Entity · Job placement helpSUNY Bronx EOC offers a tuition-free CNA training program for eligible New Yorkers with support services and job/internship placement assistance. Training is delivered at 2467 Jerome Avenue.
Bellhaven Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing CareBrookhavenFree–
Nursing Facility · 100 hours · Employer-sponsored · Job guaranteeBellhaven Center offers a free 100 hour Nurse Aide Certification course with classroom and hands-on training on site; materials and testing fees are included and scrubs are the only student expense. As an authorized Prometric testing site, students are offered a CNA position at the facility upon certification.
International Development InstituteBrooklynFree–
Private · Financial aid · Job placement helpIDI lists a Nursing Assistant/Nurse Aide program within its Healthcare Programs, providing classroom instruction and supervised clinical experience for entry-level patient care roles. The school accepts government vouchers (ACCES-VR, Workforce1 ITG, HRA) and offers career services support.
D'Youville UniversityBuffaloFree7
Educational Entity · Employer-sponsored · Job placement helpD’Youville offers a no-cost seven-week CNA program in partnership with The McGuire Group, meeting three days per week. Trainees are embedded with the employer partner during training and receive priority hiring consideration.
St. Catherine Laboure Health Care CenterBuffaloFree–
Nursing Home · Employer-sponsored · Job guarantee · Faith-basedCatholic Health offers free CNA training with minimal qualifications. After classroom hours and NYS certification, associates are transitioned to CNA positions at Catholic Health long-term care facilities such as St. Catherine Labouré.
M.M. Ewing Continuing Care CenterCanandaiguaFree5
Nursing Facility · Employer-sponsored · Job guaranteeUR Medicine Thompson Health offers a five-week, full-time paid CNA training at M.M. Ewing; tuition is covered and participants are paid during class. Trainees are hired into CNA roles at the facility upon successful certification.
Carthage Center for Rehabilitaiton and NursingCarthageFree–
Nursing Home · Employer-sponsoredCarthage Center offers a fully sponsored paid CNA training program for eligible candidates who will work at the facility. Candidates are paid during the course.
Cassadaga Job CorpCassadagaFree–
Educational Entity · Job placement helpCassadaga Job Corps offers a tuition-free Certified Nurse Assistant program with hands-on training and industry-recognized credentials. Students also receive job search support through career transition services.
Riverside Center for Rehabilitation and NursingCastleton-On-HudsonFree–
Nursing Facility · Employer-sponsored · Job guaranteeFacility offers free paid CNA training for Resident Assistant/Nurse Aide Trainee hires who agree to work as CNAs after completion.
Garden Gate Health Care FacilityCheektowagaFree–
Nursing Home · Employer-sponsoredGarden Gate offers a paid CNA trainee program with classroom and hands-on clinical training to prepare for the NYS exam. Candidates who complete training may join the team as CNAs.
Brothers of Mercy Nursing & Rehabilitation CenterClarenceFree–
Nursing Facility · Employer-sponsored · Faith-basedPaid Nurse Aide Trainee program offered on campus; certification exam costs are covered and graduates are eligible for CNA roles.
Clifton Springs Hospital and Clinic Extended CareClifton SpringsFree–
Nursing Home · Employer-sponsored · Job placement helpRochester Regional Health offers a free CNA training program with stipend; trainees are hired as CNA trainees and may be placed at Clifton Springs Nursing Home with a one-year commitment.
Gurwin Jewish Nursing and Rehabilitation CenterCommackFree3
Nursing Home · Employer-sponsoredFree, paid CNA training at Gurwin with earn-while-you-learn format. Program runs two weeks in-class and one week clinical, Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–4:15 PM.
Corning Community CollegeCorningFree5
Community College · 120 hours · Financial aid · Employer-sponsoredSUNY Corning partners with Arnot Health on an earn-while-you-learn CNA training at the Health Education Center; the 120-hour program runs about five weeks and tuition is covered for hired trainees. Stand‑alone cohorts are also offered through CCC.
Cortland Park Rehabilitation and Nursing CenterCortlandFree–
Nursing Facility · Employer-sponsoredCortland Park advertises CNA trainee classes with paid training and covers required New York State testing for participants. Classes are held on-site and are tied to employment opportunities at the facility.
Crown Park Rehabilitation and Nursing CenterCortlandFree–
Nursing Facility · Employer-sponsoredFacility offers a free employer-sponsored CNA class with monthly cohorts; contact Human Resources to enroll.
Guthrie Cortland Medical CenterCortlandFree4
Hospital · Employer-sponsored · Job placement helpGuthrie Cortland Medical Center sponsors a four-week CNA program in partnership with Tompkins Cortland Community College with tuition paid. Classes run Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–6:00 PM and graduates commit to one year of full-time work at the medical center.
Delhi Rehabilitation and Nursing CenterDelhiFree–
Nursing Home · Employer-sponsoredDelhi Rehabilitation & Nursing Center advertises new free Certified Nursing Assistant training classes and invites prospective students to contact HR. The facility highlights employment opportunities for graduates.
Tompkins Courtland Community CollegeDrydenFree3
Community College · Employer-sponsored · Job placement helpTC3 runs an accelerated CNA program delivered in intensive daytime cohorts with class, lab, and clinical training; select cohorts are tuition-paid through employer or community partnerships. Graduates enter local hiring pipelines with regional healthcare employers.
Chautauqua Nursing and Rehabilitation CenterDunkirkFree–
Nursing Home · Employer-sponsoredChautauqua Nursing & Rehabilitation Center offers a facility-sponsored CNA trainee pathway for Resident Assistants that includes classroom, clinical, and on-the-job training. The program prepares trainees for CNA roles at the center.
Absolut Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation at Aurora ParkEast AuroraFree–
Nursing Facility · Employer-sponsoredAbsolut Care of Aurora Park runs a paid CNA trainee program providing classroom and hands-on clinical training while you earn wages. Trainees complete the full-time training schedule and can transition into CNA roles upon successful completion.
Chemung County Health Center-Nursing FacilityElmiraFree–
Nursing Facility · Employer-sponsoredChemung County Nursing Facility hires Nurse Aide Trainees and provides paid training to become Certified Nursing Assistants. Trainees earn wages and benefits while preparing for CNA roles at the facility.
Ideal Senior Living CenterEndicottFree5
Nursing Home · Employer-sponsored · Job guaranteeUHS Senior Living at Ideal offers a paid, on-site CNA training program taught by a licensed educator. Trainees complete the program in 5 weeks, exam fees are covered, and a CNA position is guaranteed upon certification.
Long Island Education Opportunity CenterFarmingdaleFree–
Educational Entity · Job placement helpTuition-free CNA training at SUNY Long Island EOC combines classroom instruction with supervised clinical experience. Day and evening cohorts are offered and career services support is available.
Taconic Rehabilitation and Nursing at HopewellFishkillFree–
Nursing Facility · Employer-sponsoredFacility-based CNA trainee program with paid training that combines classroom instruction and supervised clinical experience. Trainees are hired in a full-time role while preparing for CNA certification.
Absolut Center for Nursing & Rehabilitatoin at GasportGasportFree–
Nursing Facility · Employer-sponsoredAbsolut Care of Gasport advertises a paid CNA trainee program in which selected trainees are paid while completing classroom and clinical training. Graduates may progress into CNA roles upon certification.
Living Center at Geneva - SouthGenevaFree4
Nursing Facility · 138 hours · Employer-sponsored · Job guaranteeFinger Lakes Health offers a paid 4-week CNA training program totaling 138 hours with classroom, lab, and clinical instruction held Monday–Friday during the day. Graduates are hired to work as CNAs at Finger Lakes Health long-term care facilities.
Heritage Village Rehab and Skilled NursingGerryFree5
Nursing Facility · Employer-sponsored · Job guaranteeHeritage Ministries offers a five-week CNA training program with paid Unit Attendant roles during training; tuition and test fees are covered. Graduates are guaranteed CNA positions within Heritage communities.
Glenmont Job Corps CenterGlenmontFree–
Educational Entity · Job placement helpGlenmont Job Corps’ Certified Nurse Assistant training provides hands-on classroom and clinical instruction leading to state CNA credentials, with additional certifications such as BLS and Bloodborne Pathogens.
Glens Falls Center for Rehabilitation and NursingGlens FallsFree–
Nursing Facility · Employer-sponsored · Job guaranteeGlens Falls Center offers a free, employer-sponsored CNA training program for eligible candidates, with participants offered a position at the facility upon successful completion. Space is limited and classes run periodically.
Fulton Center for Rehabilitation and HealthcareGloversvilleFree–
Nursing Facility · Employer-sponsored · Job guaranteeFulton Center offers a free CNA training course for individuals seeking to become CNAs. Graduates who complete the course are offered a CNA position at the facility.
Heritage Green Rehab & Skilled NursingGreenhurstFree5
Nursing Home · Employer-sponsored · Job guaranteeHeritage Ministries offers a paid CNA training pathway where trainees work as Unit Attendants, with tuition and exam fees covered. Successful graduates are guaranteed CNA roles within Heritage communities.
Peconic Landing at SoutholdGreenportFree4
Nursing Home · Employer-sponsored · Job placement helpPeconic Landing offers a free four-week CNA training class on its Greenport campus, typically Monday–Friday 9am–3pm. Graduates have an opportunity for hire after passing the class.
Our Lady of Mercy Life CenterGuilderlandFree4
Nursing Home · Employer-sponsored · Faith-basedSt. Peter’s Health Partners runs a paid four-week CNA training class on-site at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center. Trainees are paid during training and classes are offered at the facility.
Elderwood at HamburgHamburgFree3
Nursing Facility · 100 hours · Employer-sponsored · Job placement helpPaid three-week Nurse Aide Training Program hosted on-site; 100 hours with two weeks classroom and one week clinical. Elderwood covers the certification exam and onboarding requirements, and trainees transition into CNA roles upon completion.
Valley Health ServicesHerkimerFree–
Nursing Facility · 120 hours · Employer-sponsored · Job placement helpValley Health Services offers a FREE CNA certification course with paid training and job placement at the facility. Recent cohorts have completed a 120‑hour course delivered with Mohawk Valley Community College.
Taconic Rehabilitation and Nursing at UlsterHighlandFree–
Nursing Facility · Employer-sponsoredPaid CNA Trainee program offered on-site that includes classroom learning and clinical hours. Candidates are employed full time during training to become CNAs.
Elcor Nursing and Rehabilitation CenterHorseheadsFree4
Nursing Home · Employer-sponsored · Job guaranteeElcor offers a 4-week paid Nursing Assistant Trainee program with supervised instruction leading to employment as a CNA upon successful completion. Earn while you learn and start a CNA career at Elcor.
Heritage Park Rehab & Skilled NursingJamestownFree5
Nursing Facility · Employer-sponsored · Job guaranteeHeritage Ministries runs a five-week CNA training program where hires begin as Unit Attendants and tuition and test fees are covered. Graduates are guaranteed CNA positions within Heritage communities.
Schofield ResidenceKenmoreFree–
Nursing Facility · Employer-sponsored · Job placement helpSchofield offers PAID CNA training classes several times a year for candidates pursuing employment at Schofield Residence. Past postings show daytime class schedules with clinical hours on facility shifts.
Northeast Center for Rehabilitation and Brain InjuryLake KatrineFree–
Nursing Facility · Employer-sponsored · Job placement helpNortheast Center hires resident assistants and offers free, paid CNA training for eligible staff to become certified. Graduates continue working at the center as CNAs after successful certification.
Ten Broeck Center for Rehabilitation & NursingLake KatrineFree–
Nursing Facility · Employer-sponsoredTen Broeck hires for a full-time paid CNA Training Program, providing classroom and clinical training while on payroll. Graduates transition to CNA roles upon certification.
Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake PlacidLake PlacidFree3
Nursing Facility · 100 hours · Employer-sponsoredElderwood offers a free, employer-sponsored Nurse Aide Training program, a 3-week, 100-hour course combining classroom, facility orientation, and hands-on clinical instruction. Graduates are hired as CNAs at participating facilities.
Leroy Village Green Nursing and Rehabilitation CenterLe RoyFree–
Nursing Facility · Employer-sponsoredOffers paid CNA training classes where trainees are hired and earn while training, with cohorts advertised in facility hiring posts. Contact the facility for upcoming class dates and application details.
Northwell Health Stern Family Ctr. for RehabManhassetFree6
Nursing Facility · Employer-sponsored · Job placement helpNorthwell’s Stern Family Center offers a paid, full-time CNA training program lasting about 6–8 weeks. Trainees are supported to test for certification and may be promoted to CNA roles upon completion.
Mountainside Residential Care CenterMargaretvilleFree–
Nursing Home · Employer-sponsoredMountainside Residential Care Center operates a Nurse Aide Training Program for hired trainees to learn CNA skills under supervision, preparing them for CNA roles at the facility.
Iroquois Job CorpMedinaFree–
Educational Entity · Job placement helpIroquois Job Corps offers a Certified Nurse Assistant training program with hands-on instruction and support services on a residential campus. Graduates earn industry and state credentials and receive transition-to-work assistance.
Schuyler Hospital and Long Term Care UnitMontour FallsFree5
Acute Facility · 160 hours · Employer-sponsored · Job guaranteeSeneca View at Schuyler Hospital offers a free five-week CNA training program with 160 total hours (120 classroom/lab and 40 clinical), held Mondays–Fridays. Graduates are guaranteed a job at Seneca View upon successful completion.
Livingston County Center for Nursing and RehabilitationMount MorrisFree–
Nursing Facility · Employer-sponsoredThe Center runs a paid Certified Nursing Assistant Trainee program with scheduled class cohorts at the Mount Morris campus; trainees are County employees while training. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis for upcoming class start dates.
Chasehealth Rehab and Residential CareNew BerlinFree–
Nursing Home · Employer-sponsoredChase Memorial Nursing Home & Rehab offers a paid Certified Nurse Aide training program with classroom, lab, and clinical instruction. Training is employer-sponsored for prospective CNAs at the facility.
Chinatown Manpower ProjectNew YorkFree–
Private · Financial aid · Job placement helpCMP’s Nurse Aide Training Program runs about 3 months with classroom, lab, vocational English, clinical internships, and state exam preparation; free for refugees and asylees.
Henry J. Carter Skilled Nursing FacilityNew YorkFree12
Nursing Facility · Employer-sponsored · Job guaranteeNYC Health + Hospitals/Carter offers a paid CNA trainee program combining classroom, lab, and on-unit learning over 12 to 16 weeks. Graduates who pass required exams are offered CNA positions.
Institute of Career ContinuityNew YorkFree–
Private · 125 hours · Financial aid · Job placement helpICC’s Certified Nurse Aide program follows NYSDOH guidelines and includes classroom, skills lab, and supervised clinical experience. Workforce1 vouchers can fully cover tuition, and ICC offers employment support including partnerships with healthcare facilities.
Isabella Geriatric CenterNew YorkFree–
Nursing Home · 124 hours · Employer-sponsoredIsabella sponsors a free Certified Nursing Assistant training program with classroom, hands-on practice, and a short internship. Exam fees are covered and two cohorts run each year.
Renaissance Technical InstituteNew YorkFree8
PrivateRTI offers a Patient Care Technician program that combines CNA, EKG, and Phlebotomy, available in 8‑week weekday or 12‑week weekend formats. Training is advertised as tuition‑free for underserved students.
Wayne Health CareNewarkFree–
Nursing Facility · Employer-sponsored · Job placement helpRochester Regional Health offers a paid CNA trainee program at DeMay Living Center with weekday daytime classes and employment as a trainee during training.
Elderwood at WheatfieldNiagara FallsFree3
Nursing Home · 100 hours · Employer-sponsored · Job placement helpElderwood offers free CNA training through a three-week, 100-hour program that includes classroom instruction, on-site orientation, and hands-on clinical experience. Training is hosted at participating Elderwood skilled nursing facilities.
Elderwood at North CreekNorth CreekFree3
Nursing Home · 100 hours · Employer-sponsored · Job placement helpElderwood offers free, employer-sponsored CNA training featuring a three-week, 100-hour course with classroom, facility orientation, and hands-on clinical instruction. Training is conducted at participating Elderwood skilled nursing facilities.
Elderwood at HornellNorth HornellFree3
Nursing Facility · 100 hours · Employer-sponsored · Job placement helpPaid CNA Training Track prepares trainees for certification and CNA roles; three-week course with classroom and clinical components, 100 total hours. Elderwood pays for training time, exam, and required onboarding items.
Degraff Memorial Hospital - SNFNorth TonawandaFree–
Nursing Facility · Employer-sponsoredKaleida Health’s DeGraff Medical Park SNF hires Nurse Aide Trainees and provides classroom and clinical training to become a CNA, with trainees entering the next available class. Positions are full-time during training.
North Gate Health Care FacilityNorth TonawandaFree–
Nursing Facility · Employer-sponsored · Job placement helpNorthgate offers a paid CNA trainee program that provides classroom instruction and hands-on clinical experience while you earn wages. Upon completion and certification, trainees may be hired into CNA roles at the facility.
Aurelia Osborn Fox Memorial HospitalOneontaFree–
Acute Facility · Employer-sponsored · Job guaranteeA.O. Fox Nursing Home offers a paid CNA training program; trainees are paid during training and are offered employment upon certification.
Chestnut Park Rehabilitation and Nursing CenterOneontaFree–
Nursing Home · Employer-sponsoredFacility hires Resident Assistants and provides a paid CNA class to earn New York State certification; CNA training occurs during day-shift hours.
Oneonta Job CorpOneontaFree–
Educational Entity · Job placement helpJob Corps offers a Certified Nurse Assistant training pathway at the Oneonta center with classroom and clinical training at no cost to eligible students. Graduates receive job search assistance, career counseling, and transition support.
Seneca Hill ManorOswegoFree5
Nursing Facility · 240 hours · Employer-sponsored · Job placement helpThe Manor at Seneca Hill offers a paid, five-week CNA class totaling 240 hours; trainees are employed as Resident Care Aides during the program and transition to CNA roles upon completion. Tuition is provided at no cost and recent cohorts have offered sign-on bonuses after certification.
Absolut Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation at Three RiversPainted PostFree–
Nursing Facility · Employer-sponsoredAbsolut Care of Three Rivers offers a paid CNA trainee program with classroom instruction and hands-on clinical experience while employed. Training is full-time and prepares participants to join the team as CNAs after certification.
Meadowbrook HealthcarePlattsburghFree5
Nursing Home · Employer-sponsoredFive-to-six week paid CNA certification course held on-site; trainees earn hourly pay during training. Classes run Monday–Friday 6:45am–3:00pm with lecture, skills practice and exams.
John T Mather Memorial Hospital of Port Jefferson New YorkPort JeffersonFree4
Hospital · Employer-sponsored · Job guaranteeMather Hospital offers a paid Certified Nursing Assistant training program with in-person instruction on-site while participants are employed during training. Graduates who pass the state exam are guaranteed CNA positions at the hospital.
Adirondack Community CollegeQueensburyFree–
Community College · 120 hours · Financial aidSUNY Adirondack’s Healthcare Pathways offers a state-approved Certified Nurse Aide training program totaling 120 hours (90 classroom, 30 clinical). Grant-funded support and tuition-free cohorts have been offered.
Edna Tina Wilson Living CenterRochesterFree–
Nursing Home · Employer-sponsored · Job placement helpRochester Regional Health hires C.N.A. Trainees for a paid training program in Monroe County with classes held Monday–Friday 8:00am–4:30pm; trainees transition into CNA roles after successful completion. This is an earn-while-you-learn pathway at Edna Tina Wilson Living Center.
Jewish Home of RochesterRochesterFree6
Nursing Home · Employer-sponsored · Job placement helpJewish Home offers an onsite, 6-week Nurse Aide Training Program to achieve NYS CNA certification, with trainees hired and trained by the facility. Graduates transition to CNA roles upon certification.
Monroe Community HospitalRochesterFree4
Hospital · Employer-sponsored · Job placement helpMonroe Community Hospital offers a paid, free four-week CNA training program held entirely at the hospital with classroom, lab, hands-on resident care, and exams covered. Trainees are hired as Monroe County employees during the program.
Rochester Education Opportunity CenterRochesterFree9
Educational Entity · Job placement helpTuition-free Nursing Assistant training with instructor-led theory, lab, and clinical practice; includes career placement support.
Unity Living CenterRochesterFree–
Nursing Facility · Employer-sponsored · Job placement helpRochester Regional Health offers a FREE CNA training program with educational stipend and direct employment pipeline to its long‑term care sites, including Unity Living Center. A one‑year employment commitment is required after completion.
Wesley Health Care CenterSaratoga SpringsFree3
Nursing Facility · Employer-sponsored · Job guaranteeThe Wesley Community runs a paid, accelerated hybrid CNA training program in Saratoga Springs, with a three‑week model combining online coursework and in‑person labs/clinicals. Graduates are offered employment upon successful completion.
Kingsway Arms Nursing CenterSchenectadyFree–
Nursing Facility · Employer-sponsoredKingsway offers paid Certified Nursing Aide training as part of its career pathway, supporting new caregivers to begin working at Kingsway Arms Nursing Center.
Schenectady Center for Rehabilitation and NursingSchenectadyFree–
Nursing Facility · Employer-sponsored · Job guaranteeSchenectady Center offers a free on‑site CNA training course for eligible candidates; graduates are offered a position at the facility and receive weekly bonuses during training.
Schenectady County Glendale HomeScotiaFree–
Nursing Home · Employer-sponsored · Job guaranteeGlendale Home runs a NYS-approved CNA training program where students are paid while they learn and are offered a position upon successful completion and certification.
Robinson Terrace Rehabilitation and Nursing CenterStamfordFree–
Nursing Facility · Employer-sponsoredPaid CNA training is available for Resident Assistants; classes run during daytime hours with an employment pathway at the facility.
Loretto Health and Rehabilitation CenterSyracuseFree5
Nursing Facility · Employer-sponsored · Job guaranteeLoretto offers a paid, free CNA training program with classroom instruction and hands-on clinicals; trainees begin earning during the clinical portion and exam fees are covered. Training is hosted at Loretto Health & Rehabilitation in Syracuse with guaranteed job placement upon completion.
Tarrytown Rehabilitation and Nursing CenterTarrytownFree–
Nursing Facility · Employer-sponsoredThe center advertises facility-sponsored CNA training with the cost of training covered and pay while you train. Details vary; inquire with the facility for current class availability.
Elderwood at TiconderogaTiconderogaFree3
Nursing Home · 100 hours · Employer-sponsored · Job placement helpElderwood provides a free CNA training pathway with a three-week, 100-hour course combining classroom instruction, on-site orientation, and hands-on clinical practice. Training occurs at Elderwood skilled nursing facilities.
Capital District Educational Opportunity CenterTroyFree–
Educational Entity · Job placement helpTuition-free Nursing Assistant training with hands-on instruction and a supervised clinical experience. Career services help with resumes, interviews, and employer connections.
MVHS Rehabilitation and Nursing CenterUticaFree–
Nursing Home · Employer-sponsoredMVHS Rehabilitation and Nursing Center offers a paid Nurse Aide Training Program with classroom and clinical instruction for trainees who move into CNA roles upon completion.
The Pines at Utica Center for Nursing & RehabilitationUticaFree5
Nursing Home · Employer-sponsored · Job placement helpPaid CNA trainee program with five weeks of full-time, weekday training that leads directly to CNA roles at the center. Trainees are paid during training and transition to CNA employment upon completion.
Vestal Park Rehabilitation and Nursing CenterVestalFree5
Nursing Facility · Employer-sponsored · Job placement helpVestal Park offers a paid CNA trainee program that provides all required training and pays state testing fees; trainees work as Resident Assistants while preparing for certification. Recent postings note a five‑week, Monday–Friday daytime class.
Schervier PavilionWarwickFree6
Nursing Facility · Employer-sponsored · Job placement helpSchervier Pavilion offers a paid Certified Nursing Assistant training program at its 120-bed skilled nursing facility. A recent cohort was six weeks with classroom, lab, and clinical training, and the program is tied to employment opportunities at the facility.
Huntington Living CenterWaterlooFree4
Nursing Facility · 138 hours · Employer-sponsored · Job guaranteeFinger Lakes Health offers a 4-week, 138-hour CNA training held Monday–Friday at Huntington Living Center, combining classroom, lab, and clinical instruction. Recent cohorts feature a hybrid format with paid training, a completion bonus, and guaranteed CNA employment after certification.
Samaritan Summit VillageWatertownFree4
Nursing Facility · Employer-sponsoredPaid CNA training with three weeks of classes and one week of unit training at Samaritan long‑term care facilities, about 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Elderwood at WaverlyWaverlyFree3
Nursing Home · 100 hours · Employer-sponsored · Job placement helpElderwood’s CNA training is free and employer-sponsored, delivered as a three-week, 100-hour course with classroom learning, facility orientation, and hands-on clinical training. Instruction is provided at Elderwood skilled nursing locations.
Maplewood Nursing HomeWebsterFree–
Nursing Home · Employer-sponsored · Job guaranteeMaplewood offers a paid CNA training class where trainees earn while in training and transition to CNA roles at The Maplewood upon completion.
Seneca Health Care CenterWest SenecaFree–
Nursing Facility · Employer-sponsored · Job placement helpThe McGuire Group’s McGuire Training Center offers paid CNA training for applicants hired at facilities such as Seneca Health Care Center, with a minimum of 75 hours across classroom, skills lab, and clinical training before placement. Candidates apply for CNAT at the facility and are employed during training.
Adirondack Community College SaratogaWiltonFree–
Community College · 120 hours · Financial aidSUNY Adirondack’s Healthcare Pathways provides a 120-hour Certified Nurse Aide program (90 classroom, 30 clinical) with grant-funded support; offerings may run at Queensbury and Saratoga locations.
Westchester Educational Opportunity CenterYonkersFree14
Educational Entity · Financial aidWEOC offers a tuition-free, state-approved Certified Nurse Aide/Home Health Aide program with classroom instruction and two supervised clinical experiences. Day and evening schedules are available for eligible adults.

4-Week CNA Classes in New York

Most in Bronx, Brooklyn and New York

72 programs

Accelerated programs usually take 3 to 5 weeks, with 4 weeks the most common. They are one of the fastest ways to become a CNA in New York.

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Shaker Place Rehabilitation and Nursing CenterAlbanyFree3
Nursing Facility · Employer-sponsored · Job placement helpShaker Place offers a paid, three-week, full-time CNA training taught in classroom and clinical settings, with trainees employed as CNA students during the program. Graduates are prepared for the NYS exam and a pathway to employment at Shaker Place.
SUNY School of Technology at Alfred StateAlfred$1,5003
Educational EntityAlfred State’s Center for Extended Learning offers a 3-week CNA training for community members. A May 20–June 7, 2024 cohort was advertised at a cost of 1500, with optional on-campus housing.
The Commons On St. Anthony, A Skilled Nursing & Short Term Rehabilitation CommunityAuburnFree5
Nursing Facility · Employer-sponsored · Job guaranteeLoretto offers a free, five-week CNA training program with classroom, lab, and clinical instruction in Auburn at The Commons on St. Anthony and in Syracuse. Classroom training is free, clinicals are paid, exam fees are covered, and graduates receive guaranteed job placement within Loretto.
Syracuse Home AssociationBaldwinsvilleFree4
Nursing Facility · Employer-sponsored · Job guaranteeMcHarrie Life offers an in‑house paid CNA training that covers tuition and exam fees and pays a training wage. Classes run Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–3:00 PM for 4 weeks with guaranteed employment upon certification.
Genesee Community CollegeBatavia–6
Community College · 132 hours · Financial aidGCC’s BEST Center offers a 132 hour Certified Nursing Assistant program combining classroom instruction and hands-on clinical experience, designed to be completed in six weeks.
Elderwood of Lakeside at BrockportBrockportFree3
Nursing Home · 100 hours · Employer-sponsored · Job placement helpElderwood provides free, employer-sponsored CNA training via a three-week, 100-hour curriculum blending classroom instruction, facility orientation, and hands-on clinical learning. Training is offered at participating Elderwood skilled nursing facilities.
ABC Training CenterBronx$1,8504
Private · 126 hours · Job placement helpABC’s Nurse Aide program includes 96 classroom hours plus a 30-hour clinical assignment, with weekday, evening, weekend, and 4-week fast track schedules. Tuition is 1850 and free job placement support is provided with an on-site hiring agency.
International Development InstituteBronx–5
Private · Financial aid · Job placement helpIDI’s Nursing Assistant/Nurse Aide course provides classroom and hands-on training in patient care, infection control, safety, and communication. Cohorts are offered mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends.
Nexus Medical Training CenterBronx$1,1004
Private · 125 hoursNexus offers a 125 hour Nurse Aide course with 95 hours of classroom instruction and 30 hours of clinical experience at a nursing home. Day, evening, and weekend schedules are available in the Bronx.
Prime Time Healthcare Training CenterBronx–5
Private · 125 hours · Job placement helpPrivate CNA school offering a 125-hour program with 95 hours of classroom instruction and 30 hours of supervised clinical training. Day or evening cohorts run about 5 weeks Monday–Thursday.
American General TrainingBrooklyn$1,5005
Private · 125 hours · Financial aidThe 125-hour Nurse Aide program combines classroom instruction and hands-on training; weekday evening cohorts run about 5 weeks. Tuition is 1500.
CareSkills Training SchoolBrooklyn$1,050–
PrivateCNA classes run Mon–Fri 9 am–3 pm for 16 days plus a 5‑day internship. Posted tuition is 1050.
Generation Health Career InstituteBrooklyn$1,0504
Private · 125 hours · Job placement helpGeneration Health Career Institute’s CNA program provides classroom, lab, and clinical training aligned with NYS standards. The 125-hour day program runs 4 weeks.
Kareful and Karefree Training SchoolBrooklyn$7754
Private · 125 hoursKareful & Karefree Training School provides CNA training with day and evening options; tuition includes insurance, ID, books, and uniform.
M.M. Ewing Continuing Care CenterCanandaiguaFree5
Nursing Facility · Employer-sponsored · Job guaranteeUR Medicine Thompson Health offers a five-week, full-time paid CNA training at M.M. Ewing; tuition is covered and participants are paid during class. Trainees are hired into CNA roles at the facility upon successful certification.
Gurwin Jewish Nursing and Rehabilitation CenterCommackFree3
Nursing Home · Employer-sponsoredFree, paid CNA training at Gurwin with earn-while-you-learn format. Program runs two weeks in-class and one week clinical, Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–4:15 PM.
Corning Community CollegeCorningFree5
Community College · 120 hours · Financial aid · Employer-sponsoredSUNY Corning partners with Arnot Health on an earn-while-you-learn CNA training at the Health Education Center; the 120-hour program runs about five weeks and tuition is covered for hired trainees. Stand‑alone cohorts are also offered through CCC.
Guthrie Cortland Medical CenterCortlandFree4
Hospital · Employer-sponsored · Job placement helpGuthrie Cortland Medical Center sponsors a four-week CNA program in partnership with Tompkins Cortland Community College with tuition paid. Classes run Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–6:00 PM and graduates commit to one year of full-time work at the medical center.
Tompkins Courtland Community CollegeDrydenFree3
Community College · Employer-sponsored · Job placement helpTC3 runs an accelerated CNA program delivered in intensive daytime cohorts with class, lab, and clinical training; select cohorts are tuition-paid through employer or community partnerships. Graduates enter local hiring pipelines with regional healthcare employers.
Genesis Medical Training CenterElmhurst$1,0254
Private · 125 hoursThe Nurse Aide program includes 95 hours of classroom instruction and 30 hours of clinical training at an affiliated nursing home, preparing students for entry-level patient care roles.
Elmont Career CenterElmont–4
Private · 125 hours · Job placement helpState-approved CNA training with classroom, lab, and clinical components totaling 125 hours; day, evening, and weekend schedules are offered.
Ideal Senior Living CenterEndicottFree5
Nursing Home · Employer-sponsored · Job guaranteeUHS Senior Living at Ideal offers a paid, on-site CNA training program taught by a licensed educator. Trainees complete the program in 5 weeks, exam fees are covered, and a CNA position is guaranteed upon certification.
New York Medical Career Training CenterFlushing$1,2494
Private · 125 hours · Job placement helpThe Nurse Aide/Assistant program is 125 hours including 95 hours of class and 30 hours of internship, offered in day, evening, and weekend cohorts. Schedules range from 4 to 6 weeks depending on cohort.
Amat Healthcare InstituteForest Hills$1,1005
Private · 125 hours · Financial aid · Job placement helpAMAT’s CNA program totals 125 hours across lecture, lab, and a clinical externship, training students in basic patient care, infection control, vital signs, and resident rights. Multiple weekday, evening, and weekend schedules are offered.
New York Medical Career Training CenterGarden City$1,2494
Private · 125 hours · Job placement helpThe Nurse Aide/Assistant program totals 125 hours with 95 hours classroom and 30 hours internship, available in day, evening, and weekend formats. Garden City cohorts run as short as 4 weeks for mornings.
Living Center at Geneva - SouthGenevaFree4
Nursing Facility · 138 hours · Employer-sponsored · Job guaranteeFinger Lakes Health offers a paid 4-week CNA training program totaling 138 hours with classroom, lab, and clinical instruction held Monday–Friday during the day. Graduates are hired to work as CNAs at Finger Lakes Health long-term care facilities.
Heritage Village Rehab and Skilled NursingGerryFree5
Nursing Facility · Employer-sponsored · Job guaranteeHeritage Ministries offers a five-week CNA training program with paid Unit Attendant roles during training; tuition and test fees are covered. Graduates are guaranteed CNA positions within Heritage communities.
HHCA Training InstituteGlendale$8505
Private · Financial aid · Job placement helpHHCA offers CNA training with classroom, lab, and externship, and day, evening, and weekend cohorts. The school lists job placement assistance and accepts tuition vouchers.
Heritage Green Rehab & Skilled NursingGreenhurstFree5
Nursing Home · Employer-sponsored · Job guaranteeHeritage Ministries offers a paid CNA training pathway where trainees work as Unit Attendants, with tuition and exam fees covered. Successful graduates are guaranteed CNA roles within Heritage communities.
Peconic Landing at SoutholdGreenportFree4
Nursing Home · Employer-sponsored · Job placement helpPeconic Landing offers a free four-week CNA training class on its Greenport campus, typically Monday–Friday 9am–3pm. Graduates have an opportunity for hire after passing the class.
Our Lady of Mercy Life CenterGuilderlandFree4
Nursing Home · Employer-sponsored · Faith-basedSt. Peter’s Health Partners runs a paid four-week CNA training class on-site at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center. Trainees are paid during training and classes are offered at the facility.
Elderwood at HamburgHamburgFree3
Nursing Facility · 100 hours · Employer-sponsored · Job placement helpPaid three-week Nurse Aide Training Program hosted on-site; 100 hours with two weeks classroom and one week clinical. Elderwood covers the certification exam and onboarding requirements, and trainees transition into CNA roles upon completion.
Elcor Nursing and Rehabilitation CenterHorseheadsFree4
Nursing Home · Employer-sponsored · Job guaranteeElcor offers a 4-week paid Nursing Assistant Trainee program with supervised instruction leading to employment as a CNA upon successful completion. Earn while you learn and start a CNA career at Elcor.
Home Health Consulting AgencyJamaica$8505
Private · Financial aid · Job placement helpProvides CNA training with classroom, lab, and externship; multiple schedules (day, evening, weekend) are available. The school advertises job placement assistance and accepts tuition vouchers.
Heritage Park Rehab & Skilled NursingJamestownFree5
Nursing Facility · Employer-sponsored · Job guaranteeHeritage Ministries runs a five-week CNA training program where hires begin as Unit Attendants and tuition and test fees are covered. Graduates are guaranteed CNA positions within Heritage communities.
Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake PlacidLake PlacidFree3
Nursing Facility · 100 hours · Employer-sponsoredElderwood offers a free, employer-sponsored Nurse Aide Training program, a 3-week, 100-hour course combining classroom, facility orientation, and hands-on clinical instruction. Graduates are hired as CNAs at participating facilities.
Diva Training InstituteLynbrook$8784
Private · Job placement helpWeekday CNA training completed in 4 weeks with hands-on instruction; job assistance available.
Be Kind Training CenterMiddle Village$1,1205
Private · 125 hoursBe Kind’s Nurse Aide program is 125 hours over 5 weeks with classroom instruction and clinical externship; morning, evening, and weekend options are available. Cost is 1120 and includes registration, tuition, books, and one uniform.
HC Staffing & TrainingMiddletown$1,7704
Private · 125 hoursThe Nurse Aide Assistant program provides 95 classroom and lab hours plus 30 clinical hours for a total of 125 hours. A 4-week daytime schedule covers fundamentals of patient care and essential CNA skills.
Schuyler Hospital and Long Term Care UnitMontour FallsFree5
Acute Facility · 160 hours · Employer-sponsored · Job guaranteeSeneca View at Schuyler Hospital offers a free five-week CNA training program with 160 total hours (120 classroom/lab and 40 clinical), held Mondays–Fridays. Graduates are guaranteed a job at Seneca View upon successful completion.
Institute of Health Training and AcademicsMount Vernon$1,7504
Private · 125 hoursIHTA’s Certified Nurse Aide program totals 125 hours (95 classroom/lab plus 30 clinical) and prepares students for patient care in long-term and acute settings. Multiple schedules are offered, including a 4-week fast track daytime option.
International Development InstituteNew York–5
Private · Financial aid · Job placement helpIDI’s Nursing Assistant/Nurse Aide course provides classroom and hands-on training in patient care, infection control, safety, and communication. Cohorts are offered mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends.
New Age TrainingNew York$1,6755
Private · 125 hours · Job placement helpThe CNA program is 125 hours with classroom and hands-on lab plus a 4-day externship; multiple day, evening and weekend schedules are available.
New York Medical Career Training CenterNew York$1,2494
Private · 125 hours · Job placement helpCNA training is 125 hours including 95 classroom and 30 internship hours, offered with day, evening, and weekend options. Fastest schedules are 4 weeks for mornings.
Elderwood at WheatfieldNiagara FallsFree3
Nursing Home · 100 hours · Employer-sponsored · Job placement helpElderwood offers free CNA training through a three-week, 100-hour program that includes classroom instruction, on-site orientation, and hands-on clinical experience. Training is hosted at participating Elderwood skilled nursing facilities.
Elderwood at North CreekNorth CreekFree3
Nursing Home · 100 hours · Employer-sponsored · Job placement helpElderwood offers free, employer-sponsored CNA training featuring a three-week, 100-hour course with classroom, facility orientation, and hands-on clinical instruction. Training is conducted at participating Elderwood skilled nursing facilities.
Elderwood at HornellNorth HornellFree3
Nursing Facility · 100 hours · Employer-sponsored · Job placement helpPaid CNA Training Track prepares trainees for certification and CNA roles; three-week course with classroom and clinical components, 100 total hours. Elderwood pays for training time, exam, and required onboarding items.
Sunshine Children's Home and Rehab CenterOssining–3
Nursing FacilityFull-time 3-week NYS-accredited CNA training runs Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM. Graduates are expected to commit to a full-time role caring for medically complex children.
Seneca Hill ManorOswegoFree5
Nursing Facility · 240 hours · Employer-sponsored · Job placement helpThe Manor at Seneca Hill offers a paid, five-week CNA class totaling 240 hours; trainees are employed as Resident Care Aides during the program and transition to CNA roles upon completion. Tuition is provided at no cost and recent cohorts have offered sign-on bonuses after certification.
Penfield PlacePenfield–4
Nursing Home · Job placement helpHurlbut Care Communities runs a hybrid four-week CNA training program with online coursework and in‑person clinicals for candidates seeking positions at its facilities, including Penfield Place. After completion, participants can apply to start working at Hurlbut locations.
Meadowbrook HealthcarePlattsburghFree5
Nursing Home · Employer-sponsoredFive-to-six week paid CNA certification course held on-site; trainees earn hourly pay during training. Classes run Monday–Friday 6:45am–3:00pm with lecture, skills practice and exams.
John T Mather Memorial Hospital of Port Jefferson New YorkPort JeffersonFree4
Hospital · Employer-sponsored · Job guaranteeMather Hospital offers a paid Certified Nursing Assistant training program with in-person instruction on-site while participants are employed during training. Graduates who pass the state exam are guaranteed CNA positions at the hospital.
Amazing Grace CNA Training & StaffingQueens Village$1,3303
Private · Job placement helpCNA course with weekday, evening, and weekend options runs 14 to 19 classroom days plus a 30-hour internship; tuition 1330 includes book, supplies, uniform, and registration. Job placement assistance is advertised.
Monroe Community HospitalRochesterFree4
Hospital · Employer-sponsored · Job placement helpMonroe Community Hospital offers a paid, free four-week CNA training program held entirely at the hospital with classroom, lab, hands-on resident care, and exams covered. Trainees are hired as Monroe County employees during the program.
Wesley Health Care CenterSaratoga SpringsFree3
Nursing Facility · Employer-sponsored · Job guaranteeThe Wesley Community runs a paid, accelerated hybrid CNA training program in Saratoga Springs, with a three‑week model combining online coursework and in‑person labs/clinicals. Graduates are offered employment upon successful completion.
Amazing Grace CNA Training & StaffingSpringfield Gardens$1,3303
Private · Job placement helpCNA course with weekday, evening, and weekend options runs 14 to 19 classroom days plus a 30-hour internship; tuition 1330 includes book, supplies, uniform, and registration. Job placement assistance is advertised.
The New Millennium Training CenterStaten Island$1,7004
Private · 125 hours · Financial aid · Job placement helpThe CNA program consists of 125 hours of classroom, lab, and clinical training delivered in a fast-track format, typically completed in about 4 weeks. The school offers immediate job placement assistance and accepts vouchers such as Workforce1, ACCES-VR, and VA benefits.
University Hospital at SUNY Stony BrookStony Brook–5
Nursing Facility · Job placement helpThe Long Island State Veterans Home at Stony Brook runs a five‑week CNA training class combining classroom and clinical training on site. Graduates may be offered CNA positions at the facility.
Loretto Health and Rehabilitation CenterSyracuseFree5
Nursing Facility · Employer-sponsored · Job guaranteeLoretto offers a paid, free CNA training program with classroom instruction and hands-on clinicals; trainees begin earning during the clinical portion and exam fees are covered. Training is hosted at Loretto Health & Rehabilitation in Syracuse with guaranteed job placement upon completion.
Onondaga Community CollegeSyracuse$1,9905
Community College · Financial aidOCC’s Certified Nursing Assistant program is a hybrid course with online lecture and in-person lab and clinicals held at the Liverpool campus. Tuition is 1990 and the program is eligible for NYS part-time TAP.
Elderwood at TiconderogaTiconderogaFree3
Nursing Home · 100 hours · Employer-sponsored · Job placement helpElderwood provides a free CNA training pathway with a three-week, 100-hour course combining classroom instruction, on-site orientation, and hands-on clinical practice. Training occurs at Elderwood skilled nursing facilities.
The Pines at Utica Center for Nursing & RehabilitationUticaFree5
Nursing Home · Employer-sponsored · Job placement helpPaid CNA trainee program with five weeks of full-time, weekday training that leads directly to CNA roles at the center. Trainees are paid during training and transition to CNA employment upon completion.
Successful Medical and TrainingValley Stream–4
Private · Job placement helpSuccessful Medical and Training offers NYS-certified CNA classes with day, evening, and weekend cohorts; options run about 4 weeks (day), 38 days (evening), or 2.5 months (weekend). The program provides hands-on training and advertises job placement assistance.
Vestal Park Rehabilitation and Nursing CenterVestalFree5
Nursing Facility · Employer-sponsored · Job placement helpVestal Park offers a paid CNA trainee program that provides all required training and pays state testing fees; trainees work as Resident Assistants while preparing for certification. Recent postings note a five‑week, Monday–Friday daytime class.
Huntington Living CenterWaterlooFree4
Nursing Facility · 138 hours · Employer-sponsored · Job guaranteeFinger Lakes Health offers a 4-week, 138-hour CNA training held Monday–Friday at Huntington Living Center, combining classroom, lab, and clinical instruction. Recent cohorts feature a hybrid format with paid training, a completion bonus, and guaranteed CNA employment after certification.
Seneca Nursing & Rehabilitation CenterWaterloo–4
Nursing FacilityHurlbut Care Communities offers a NYS-approved hybrid CNA training completed in 4 weeks with online coursework led by an RN educator and in-person clinicals. Seneca Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is one of the participating locations for employment after completion.
Samaritan Summit VillageWatertownFree4
Nursing Facility · Employer-sponsoredPaid CNA training with three weeks of classes and one week of unit training at Samaritan long‑term care facilities, about 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Elderwood at WaverlyWaverlyFree3
Nursing Home · 100 hours · Employer-sponsored · Job placement helpElderwood’s CNA training is free and employer-sponsored, delivered as a three-week, 100-hour course with classroom learning, facility orientation, and hands-on clinical training. Instruction is provided at Elderwood skilled nursing locations.
Seneca Health Care CenterWest SenecaFree–
Nursing Facility · Employer-sponsored · Job placement helpThe McGuire Group’s McGuire Training Center offers paid CNA training for applicants hired at facilities such as Seneca Health Care Center, with a minimum of 75 hours across classroom, skills lab, and clinical training before placement. Candidates apply for CNAT at the facility and are employed during training.
Home Health Aide Training InstituteWestbury–4
Private · 125 hours · Financial aid · Job placement helpThe institute offers a 125-hour CNA program with classroom, lab, and hands-on clinical training, available in day, evening, and weekend schedules. The school advertises job placement support for graduates.
Fordham InstituteWoodhaven–3
Private · Job placement helpFordham Institute offers a state-approved Certified Nurses Aide program with daytime and evening classes and provides job placement assistance. Training is advertised as 21 days.
New York Institute of Medical CareersWoodside$7505
Private · 125 hoursCNA training totaling 125 hours (95 classroom and 30-hour internship) with clinicals in a nursing home or long-term care facility. Typical daytime schedule runs 5 weeks.

Online and Hybrid CNA Classes in New York

Most in Brooklyn, New York and Rochester

52 programs

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Auburn Rehabilitation & Nursing CenterAuburn––
Nursing HomeAuburn Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is a state-approved CNA training provider. Contact them directly for program details and enrollment information.
Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and RehabilitationBatavia––
Nursing FacilityPremier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation is a state-approved CNA training provider. Contact them directly for program details and enrollment information.
Queensborough Community CollegeBayside$1,6508
Community College · 124 hours · Financial aidQCC Continuing Education offers a 124-hour hybrid CNA program with 74 hours online, on‑campus skills labs, and a 30‑hour clinical at partner facilities. Weekday, weeknight, and weekend schedules are available.
Taconic Rehabilitation and Nursing at BeaconBeaconFree–
Nursing Facility · Employer-sponsoredCNA Trainee program provides paid classroom and hands-on clinical training to prepare for the NYS CNA exam. Full-time availability for training classes and clinical hours is required, with opportunity to join the team upon certification.
Bridgewater Center for Rehabilitation & NursingBinghamton––
Nursing FacilityBridgewater Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing is a state-approved CNA training provider. Contact them directly for program details and enrollment information.
Sunset Nursing and Rehabilitation CenterBoonvilleFree–
Nursing Facility · Employer-sponsoredSunset Nursing and Rehabilitation Center advertises paid training to become a NYS CNA with employment opportunities at the facility. Positions note paid training and flexible scheduling.
Lehman CollegeBronx––
Educational Entity · 127 hours · Financial aidLehman’s NYSED-approved CNA program is hybrid with online didactic classes, in-person skills at CUNY on the Concourse, and a 4-day clinical rotation offered on weekdays or weekends. Tuition includes instruction, exam voucher, clinical placement, and required medical testing; books, uniform, and registration are extra.
Kingsborough Community CollegeBrooklyn$975–
Community College · 135 hoursHybrid CNA training totaling 135 hours with 32 hours of supervised clinical experience; clinicals may be scheduled on weekdays, evenings, or weekends. Coursework covers patient needs, legal/ethical issues, communication, and aging-related changes.
Menorah Home & Hospital for Aged and InfirmBrooklyn––
Nursing HomeMenorah Home & Hospital for Aged and Infirm is a state-approved CNA training provider. Contact them directly for program details and enrollment information.
M.M. Ewing Continuing Care CenterCanandaiguaFree5
Nursing Facility · Employer-sponsored · Job guaranteeUR Medicine Thompson Health offers a five-week, full-time paid CNA training at M.M. Ewing; tuition is covered and participants are paid during class. Trainees are hired into CNA roles at the facility upon successful certification.
Riverside Center for Rehabilitation and NursingCastleton-On-HudsonFree–
Nursing Facility · Employer-sponsored · Job guaranteeFacility offers free paid CNA training for Resident Assistant/Nurse Aide Trainee hires who agree to work as CNAs after completion.
Cortland Park Rehabilitation and Nursing CenterCortlandFree–
Nursing Facility · Employer-sponsoredCortland Park advertises CNA trainee classes with paid training and covers required New York State testing for participants. Classes are held on-site and are tied to employment opportunities at the facility.
Delhi Rehabilitation and Nursing CenterDelhiFree–
Nursing Home · Employer-sponsoredDelhi Rehabilitation & Nursing Center advertises new free Certified Nursing Assistant training classes and invites prospective students to contact HR. The facility highlights employment opportunities for graduates.
Chautauqua Nursing and Rehabilitation CenterDunkirkFree–
Nursing Home · Employer-sponsoredChautauqua Nursing & Rehabilitation Center offers a facility-sponsored CNA trainee pathway for Resident Assistants that includes classroom, clinical, and on-the-job training. The program prepares trainees for CNA roles at the center.
Absolut Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation at Aurora ParkEast AuroraFree–
Nursing Facility · Employer-sponsoredAbsolut Care of Aurora Park runs a paid CNA trainee program providing classroom and hands-on clinical training while you earn wages. Trainees complete the full-time training schedule and can transition into CNA roles upon successful completion.
Absolut Center at EndicottEndicott––
Nursing FacilityAbsolut Center at Endicott is a state-approved CNA training provider. Contact them directly for program details and enrollment information.
Aaron Manor Rehabilitation and Nursing CenterFairport––
Nursing FacilityAaron Manor Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is a state-approved CNA training provider. Contact them directly for program details and enrollment information.
Taconic Rehabilitation and Nursing at HopewellFishkillFree–
Nursing Facility · Employer-sponsoredFacility-based CNA trainee program with paid training that combines classroom instruction and supervised clinical experience. Trainees are hired in a full-time role while preparing for CNA certification.
Absolut Center for Nursing & Rehabilitatoin at GasportGasportFree–
Nursing Facility · Employer-sponsoredAbsolut Care of Gasport advertises a paid CNA trainee program in which selected trainees are paid while completing classroom and clinical training. Graduates may progress into CNA roles upon certification.
Gowanda Rehabilitation & Nursing CenterGowanda––
Nursing FacilityGowanda Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is a state-approved CNA training provider. Contact them directly for program details and enrollment information.
Autumn View Health Care FacilityHamburg––
Nursing HomeAutumn View Health Care Facility is a state-approved CNA training provider. Contact them directly for program details and enrollment information.
Rosary Hill HomeHawthorne––
Nursing Facility · Faith-basedRosary Hill Home is a state-approved CNA training provider. Contact them directly for program details and enrollment information.
Taconic Rehabilitation and Nursing at UlsterHighlandFree–
Nursing Facility · Employer-sponsoredPaid CNA Trainee program offered on-site that includes classroom learning and clinical hours. Candidates are employed full time during training to become CNAs.
Elcor Nursing and Rehabilitation CenterHorseheadsFree4
Nursing Home · Employer-sponsored · Job guaranteeElcor offers a 4-week paid Nursing Assistant Trainee program with supervised instruction leading to employment as a CNA upon successful completion. Earn while you learn and start a CNA career at Elcor.
Access CareersIslandia$1,500–
Private · 125 hours · Financial aid · Job placement helpAccess Careers offers a NYS-approved 125-hour CNA program with classroom, lab, and clinical training at its Suffolk (Islandia) campus. Multiple schedules are offered and graduates receive job placement assistance.
Fulton-Montgomery Community CollegeJohnstown$2,2008
Community College · 120 hours · Financial aid · Employer-sponsored · Job placement helpFMCC offers a 120-hour NYS-approved CNA course delivered in a hybrid format over 8 weeks. Tuition is 2200 and includes fees, textbook, and the state testing fee, with scholarships and sponsorships available.
Leroy Village Green Nursing and Rehabilitation CenterLe RoyFree–
Nursing Facility · Employer-sponsoredOffers paid CNA training classes where trainees are hired and earn while training, with cohorts advertised in facility hiring posts. Contact the facility for upcoming class dates and application details.
Alpine Rehabilitation and Nursing CenterLittle Falls––
Nursing FacilityAlpine Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is a state-approved CNA training provider. Contact them directly for program details and enrollment information.
Massena Rehabilitation & Nursing CenterMassena––
Nursing FacilityMassena Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is a state-approved CNA training provider. Contact them directly for program details and enrollment information.
City College of New YorkNew York$1,260–
Educational Entity · 152 hours · Financial aidCCNY Continuing and Professional Studies offers a hybrid CNA certificate with online theory and in-person clinicals; tuition is 1235 plus a 25 registration fee, with additional costs extra.
Isabella Geriatric CenterNew YorkFree–
Nursing Home · 124 hours · Employer-sponsoredIsabella sponsors a free Certified Nursing Assistant training program with classroom, hands-on practice, and a short internship. Exam fees are covered and two cohorts run each year.
Absolut Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation at Three RiversPainted PostFree–
Nursing Facility · Employer-sponsoredAbsolut Care of Three Rivers offers a paid CNA trainee program with classroom instruction and hands-on clinical experience while employed. Training is full-time and prepares participants to join the team as CNAs after certification.
Brookhaven Health Care FacilityPatchogue––
Nursing FacilityBrookhaven Health Care Facility is a state-approved CNA training provider. Contact them directly for program details and enrollment information.
Penfield PlacePenfield–4
Nursing Home · Job placement helpHurlbut Care Communities runs a hybrid four-week CNA training program with online coursework and in‑person clinicals for candidates seeking positions at its facilities, including Penfield Place. After completion, participants can apply to start working at Hurlbut locations.
Highlands Living CenterPittsford––
Nursing FacilityHighlands Living Center is a state-approved CNA training provider. Contact them directly for program details and enrollment information.
Plattsburgh Rehabilitation and Nursing CenterPlattsburgh––
Nursing FacilityPlattsburgh Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is a state-approved CNA training provider. Contact them directly for program details and enrollment information.
Salem Hills Rehabilitation and Nursing CenterPurdys––
Nursing FacilitySalem Hills Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is a state-approved CNA training provider. Contact them directly for program details and enrollment information.
Suffolk County Community CollegeRiverhead$2,000–
Community College · 120 hoursSUNY Suffolk’s noncredit Certified Nurse’s Aide course totals 120 hours and combines asynchronous online lecture, in-person lab, and on-site clinicals. The course costs 2000 and meets online with one in-person session per week.
The Highlands at BrightonRochester––
Nursing FacilityThe Highlands at Brighton is a state-approved CNA training provider. Contact them directly for program details and enrollment information.
Woodside Manor Nursing HomeRochester–4
Nursing Home · Job placement helpHurlbut Care Communities offers a 4-week hybrid CNA training for candidates seeking CNA roles at its facilities, with online coursework and in-person clinicals; Woodside Manor is one of the placement locations.
Coler Rehabilitation and Nursing Care CenterRoosevelt Island––
Nursing FacilityColer Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Center is a state-approved CNA training provider. Contact them directly for program details and enrollment information.
Roscoe Rehabilitation and Nursing CenterRoscoe––
Nursing FacilityRoscoe Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is a state-approved CNA training provider. Contact them directly for program details and enrollment information.
Wesley Health Care CenterSaratoga SpringsFree3
Nursing Facility · Employer-sponsored · Job guaranteeThe Wesley Community runs a paid, accelerated hybrid CNA training program in Saratoga Springs, with a three‑week model combining online coursework and in‑person labs/clinicals. Graduates are offered employment upon successful completion.
Sodus Rehabilitation & Nursing CenterSodus––
Nursing FacilitySodus Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is a state-approved CNA training provider. Contact them directly for program details and enrollment information.
Onondaga Community CollegeSyracuse$1,9905
Community College · Financial aidOCC’s Certified Nursing Assistant program is a hybrid course with online lecture and in-person lab and clinicals held at the Liverpool campus. Tuition is 1990 and the program is eligible for NYS part-time TAP.
Nyack Ridge Rehabilitation and Nursing CenterValley Cottage––
Nursing HomeNyack Ridge Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is a state-approved CNA training provider. Contact them directly for program details and enrollment information.
Vestal Park Rehabilitation and Nursing CenterVestalFree5
Nursing Facility · Employer-sponsored · Job placement helpVestal Park offers a paid CNA trainee program that provides all required training and pays state testing fees; trainees work as Resident Assistants while preparing for certification. Recent postings note a five‑week, Monday–Friday daytime class.
Huntington Living CenterWaterlooFree4
Nursing Facility · 138 hours · Employer-sponsored · Job guaranteeFinger Lakes Health offers a 4-week, 138-hour CNA training held Monday–Friday at Huntington Living Center, combining classroom, lab, and clinical instruction. Recent cohorts feature a hybrid format with paid training, a completion bonus, and guaranteed CNA employment after certification.
Seneca Nursing & Rehabilitation CenterWaterloo–4
Nursing FacilityHurlbut Care Communities offers a NYS-approved hybrid CNA training completed in 4 weeks with online coursework led by an RN educator and in-person clinicals. Seneca Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is one of the participating locations for employment after completion.
Waterville Residential Care CenterWaterville––
Nursing FacilityWaterville Residential Care Center is a state-approved CNA training provider. Contact them directly for program details and enrollment information.
Seneca Health Care CenterWest SenecaFree–
Nursing Facility · Employer-sponsored · Job placement helpThe McGuire Group’s McGuire Training Center offers paid CNA training for applicants hired at facilities such as Seneca Health Care Center, with a minimum of 75 hours across classroom, skills lab, and clinical training before placement. Candidates apply for CNAT at the facility and are employed during training.
Harris Hill Nursing FacilityWilliamsville––
Nursing HomeHarris Hill Nursing Facility is a state-approved CNA training provider. Contact them directly for program details and enrollment information.

Evening CNA Classes in New York

Most in Bronx, Brooklyn and New York

59 programs

Evening classes usually run after 5 PM on weekdays, so you can keep a daytime job or other commitments while you train.

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SchoolCityCostWeeks
Teresian House Nursing Home CoAlbanyFree6
Nursing Home · Employer-sponsored · Job placement help · Faith-basedTeresian House runs paid on-site CNA trainee classes lasting about 6 weeks, with cohorts typically held on weekdays and some evening options. Graduates continue into CNA roles at the facility.
Westchester School for Medical and Dental AssistantsArdsley$1,9008
Private · Job placement helpWSMDA’s Nursing Assistant course prepares students for the NYS certification exam and includes classroom training plus 30 hours of clinical experience. Multiple schedules are offered: day, evening, and weekend cohorts.
Queensborough Community CollegeBayside$1,6508
Community College · 124 hours · Financial aidQCC Continuing Education offers a 124-hour hybrid CNA program with 74 hours online, on‑campus skills labs, and a 30‑hour clinical at partner facilities. Weekday, weeknight, and weekend schedules are available.
ABC Training CenterBronx$1,8504
Private · 126 hours · Job placement helpABC’s Nurse Aide program includes 96 classroom hours plus a 30-hour clinical assignment, with weekday, evening, weekend, and 4-week fast track schedules. Tuition is 1850 and free job placement support is provided with an on-site hiring agency.
Bronxwood Allied Care & Continuing StudiesBronx–11
Private · 130 hours · Job placement helpNYSED-approved CNA course including classroom instruction, skills lab, and 30 hours of clinical rotation. An evening and Saturday schedule runs about 11 weeks, and job placement assistance is offered.
Cudley's Training ProgramBronx–14
PrivateBronx training center offering a Certified Nurse Aide course; evening classes available.
Hostos Community CollegeBronx$1,119–
Community College · 130 hours · Financial aidHostos CEWD’s CNA program covers theory, skills labs, and clinical experience in a residential healthcare facility, with day, evening, and weekend cohorts. Admission includes an orientation and screening, CPR requirement, and medical clearance.
International Development InstituteBronx–5
Private · Financial aid · Job placement helpIDI’s Nursing Assistant/Nurse Aide course provides classroom and hands-on training in patient care, infection control, safety, and communication. Cohorts are offered mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends.
Learning Center for Health Care AttendantsBronx––
PrivatePrivate training center offering CNA instruction with hands-on clinical experience in local healthcare facilities. Also provides HHA, PCA, and BLS/CPR courses.
Lehman CollegeBronx––
Educational Entity · 127 hours · Financial aidLehman’s NYSED-approved CNA program is hybrid with online didactic classes, in-person skills at CUNY on the Concourse, and a 4-day clinical rotation offered on weekdays or weekends. Tuition includes instruction, exam voucher, clinical placement, and required medical testing; books, uniform, and registration are extra.
Nexus Medical Training CenterBronx$1,1004
Private · 125 hoursNexus offers a 125 hour Nurse Aide course with 95 hours of classroom instruction and 30 hours of clinical experience at a nursing home. Day, evening, and weekend schedules are available in the Bronx.
Prime Time Healthcare Training CenterBronx–5
Private · 125 hours · Job placement helpPrivate CNA school offering a 125-hour program with 95 hours of classroom instruction and 30 hours of supervised clinical training. Day or evening cohorts run about 5 weeks Monday–Thursday.
Wilson Allen Health Careers InstituteBronx$1,8006
Private · 125 hoursCertified Nurse Aide program with lecture, lab, and 30 hours of clinical externship in a nursing home; cohorts offered days 6 weeks, evenings 8 weeks, or weekends 11 weeks.
Access CareersBrooklyn$1,500–
Private · 125 hours · Financial aid · Job placement helpAccess Careers offers a 125 hour CNA program with 95 hours of classroom instruction and 30 clinical hours, available in day, evening, and weekend schedules. Tuition is listed at 1500.
American General TrainingBrooklyn$1,5005
Private · 125 hours · Financial aidThe 125-hour Nurse Aide program combines classroom instruction and hands-on training; weekday evening cohorts run about 5 weeks. Tuition is 1500.
Bulkan's Educational InstituteBrooklyn$1,1006
Private · 125 hours · Job placement helpThe Nurse Aide/CNA program totals 125 hours with day, evening, and weekend options; classes combine classroom instruction with 30 hours of clinical training.
Kareful and Karefree Training SchoolBrooklyn$7754
Private · 125 hoursKareful & Karefree Training School provides CNA training with day and evening options; tuition includes insurance, ID, books, and uniform.
Kingsborough Community CollegeBrooklyn$975–
Community College · 135 hoursHybrid CNA training totaling 135 hours with 32 hours of supervised clinical experience; clinicals may be scheduled on weekdays, evenings, or weekends. Coursework covers patient needs, legal/ethical issues, communication, and aging-related changes.
Nobel InstituteBrooklyn$1,1006
Private · 125 hours · Job placement helpNobel Institute’s CNA program includes 95 hours of classroom instruction and 30 hours of clinical training with day, evening, and weekend schedule options in Brooklyn. The program lists a total cost of 1100 and offers job placement assistance.
Joyful Career CenterCentereach––
Private · Job placement helpJoyful Career Center offers a state‑approved Certified Nursing Assistant training program in Centereach with hands‑on instruction and flexible scheduling. Day, evening, and weekend class options and job placement assistance are available.
First Health SchoolDeer Park––
Private · Job placement helpFirst Health School offers a Nursing Assistant program with small class sizes and flexible scheduling options.
Long Island School of Nursing AssistantsDeer Park–7
Private · Financial aid · Job placement helpThe NYS Nurse Aide program offers classroom and clinical training with multiple schedules, including 7-week day or evening and 8-week weekend cohorts. Grants are available and the school assists graduates with job placement.
Genesis Medical Training CenterElmhurst$1,0254
Private · 125 hoursThe Nurse Aide program includes 95 hours of classroom instruction and 30 hours of clinical training at an affiliated nursing home, preparing students for entry-level patient care roles.
New York Institute of Health Care CareersElmhurst––
PrivateOffers training for nursing assistants with classroom instruction and supervised clinical experience, with day, evening, and weekend scheduling options. Payment plans and flexible schedules are advertised.
Elmont Career CenterElmont–4
Private · 125 hours · Job placement helpState-approved CNA training with classroom, lab, and clinical components totaling 125 hours; day, evening, and weekend schedules are offered.
Long Island Education Opportunity CenterFarmingdaleFree–
Educational Entity · Job placement helpTuition-free CNA training at SUNY Long Island EOC combines classroom instruction with supervised clinical experience. Day and evening cohorts are offered and career services support is available.
New York Medical Career Training CenterFlushing$1,2494
Private · 125 hours · Job placement helpThe Nurse Aide/Assistant program is 125 hours including 95 hours of class and 30 hours of internship, offered in day, evening, and weekend cohorts. Schedules range from 4 to 6 weeks depending on cohort.
Amat Healthcare InstituteForest Hills$1,1005
Private · 125 hours · Financial aid · Job placement helpAMAT’s CNA program totals 125 hours across lecture, lab, and a clinical externship, training students in basic patient care, infection control, vital signs, and resident rights. Multiple weekday, evening, and weekend schedules are offered.
First Step Health SchoolGarden City––
Private · Job placement helpFirst Health School offers a Nursing Assistant program with small classes and flexible schedules including day, evening, and weekend options, and provides job placement assistance. Call for current schedules and start dates.
New York Medical Career Training CenterGarden City$1,2494
Private · 125 hours · Job placement helpThe Nurse Aide/Assistant program totals 125 hours with 95 hours classroom and 30 hours internship, available in day, evening, and weekend formats. Garden City cohorts run as short as 4 weeks for mornings.
TIA School of Allied HealthGarden City$1,4997
Private · 125 hours · Job placement helpState-licensed CNA program with 125 total hours including lecture, lab, and clinical/externship. Multiple schedules are offered with job placement assistance for graduates.
HHCA Training InstituteGlendale$8505
Private · Financial aid · Job placement helpHHCA offers CNA training with classroom, lab, and externship, and day, evening, and weekend cohorts. The school lists job placement assistance and accepts tuition vouchers.
Access CareersHempstead$1,500–
Private · 125 hours · Financial aid · Job placement helpAccess Careers runs a 125 hour CNA program (95 classroom, 30 clinical) with multiple day, evening, and weekend schedule options at its campuses. Tuition is listed at 1500.
Arista CareersHempstead$8007
Private · 130 hoursArista Career’s CNA program is 130 hours with 6 weeks of classroom/skills and a 1–2 week nursing home internship. Day, evening, and weekend cohorts are offered.
Arlette's School for Healthcare Paraprofessional & AssociatesHempstead$1,500–
Private · 125 hours · Job placement helpAccess Careers offers a NYS‑approved 125‑hour CNA program with classroom and 30 hours of internship and provides job placement assistance. Multiple schedules are available including day, evening, and weekend.
Global School of HealthHempstead$1,100–
Private · 125 hoursGlobal School of Health’s NYSED-approved CNA program includes 95 hours of classroom instruction and 30 hours of clinical practice in a residential facility. Tuition and fees are listed with day, evening, and weekend schedules available.
Access CareersIslandia$1,500–
Private · 125 hours · Financial aid · Job placement helpAccess Careers offers a NYS-approved 125-hour CNA program with classroom, lab, and clinical training at its Suffolk (Islandia) campus. Multiple schedules are offered and graduates receive job placement assistance.
Home Health Consulting AgencyJamaica$8505
Private · Financial aid · Job placement helpProvides CNA training with classroom, lab, and externship; multiple schedules (day, evening, weekend) are available. The school advertises job placement assistance and accepts tuition vouchers.
New York Center for Medical AssistantsJamaica$1,2496
Private · 130 hours · Job placement helpThe Nurse Aide/Assistant program provides 130 hours of training with day or evening schedules and includes classroom and practical components for entry-level patient care roles. The school lists job placement assistance and small-group, flexible scheduling.
New York Institute of Health CareersJamaica––
PrivateProvides CNA training combining classroom theory and hands-on clinical practice with weekday, evening, and weekend cohorts available. The school promotes flexible schedules and payment plans.
Be Kind Training CenterMiddle Village$1,1205
Private · 125 hoursBe Kind’s Nurse Aide program is 125 hours over 5 weeks with classroom instruction and clinical externship; morning, evening, and weekend options are available. Cost is 1120 and includes registration, tuition, books, and one uniform.
Hudson Valley Career TrainingMiddletown–7
Private · Job placement helpHudson Valley Career Training offers a Certified Nursing Assistant program with multiple scheduling options, including day, evening, and weekend cohorts. Instruction combines classroom learning with hands-on skills and supervised clinical experience.
Institute of Health Training and AcademicsMount Vernon$1,7504
Private · 125 hoursIHTA’s Certified Nurse Aide program totals 125 hours (95 classroom/lab plus 30 clinical) and prepares students for patient care in long-term and acute settings. Multiple schedules are offered, including a 4-week fast track daytime option.
T&J Nursing Assistant Training SchoolMount Vernon––
PrivatePrivate school offering Nursing Assistant, Home Health Aide, and Personal Care Aide training. Hours are listed as very flexible, Monday–Saturday 9 AM–9 PM.
Concord RusamNew York$1,5008
Private · 125 hours · Job placement helpConcord Rusam offers a 125-hour CNA course including 30 hours of clinical in a skilled nursing facility, with weekday, weekend, morning and evening options. The program runs about two months and holds state testing on-site.
International Development InstituteNew York–5
Private · Financial aid · Job placement helpIDI’s Nursing Assistant/Nurse Aide course provides classroom and hands-on training in patient care, infection control, safety, and communication. Cohorts are offered mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends.
Medical Training Institute of New YorkNew York$1,4006
Private · 125 hours · Job placement help125-hour Nursing Assistant certificate with 85 hours didactic, 10 lab and 30-hour internship in hospitals or nursing homes. Morning, evening and weekend options are offered with job placement assistance.
New Age TrainingNew York$1,6755
Private · 125 hours · Job placement helpThe CNA program is 125 hours with classroom and hands-on lab plus a 4-day externship; multiple day, evening and weekend schedules are available.
New York Medical Career Training CenterNew York$1,2494
Private · 125 hours · Job placement helpCNA training is 125 hours including 95 classroom and 30 internship hours, offered with day, evening, and weekend options. Fastest schedules are 4 weeks for mornings.
TIA School of Allied HealthNew York$1,7997
Private · 125 hours · Job placement helpState-licensed CNA program with 125 hours of instruction across lecture, lab, and clinical/externship. Offers day, evening, and weekend schedules with job placement assistance.
Hudson Valley Career TrainingNewburgh–7
Private · Job placement helpHudson Valley Career Training offers a Certified Nursing Assistant program with day, evening, and weekend cohorts. Training includes classroom, lab, and clinical components to prepare students for entry-level patient care roles.
Hudson Valley Career TrainingPeekskill–7
Private · Job placement helpHudson Valley Career Training provides CNA training with day, evening, and weekend scheduling options to fit working students. The program covers core theory, lab skills, and clinical practice for entry-level caregiving roles.
Amazing Grace CNA Training & StaffingQueens Village$1,3303
Private · Job placement helpCNA course with weekday, evening, and weekend options runs 14 to 19 classroom days plus a 30-hour internship; tuition 1330 includes book, supplies, uniform, and registration. Job placement assistance is advertised.
Amazing Grace CNA Training & StaffingSpringfield Gardens$1,3303
Private · Job placement helpCNA course with weekday, evening, and weekend options runs 14 to 19 classroom days plus a 30-hour internship; tuition 1330 includes book, supplies, uniform, and registration. Job placement assistance is advertised.
Successful Medical and TrainingValley Stream–4
Private · Job placement helpSuccessful Medical and Training offers NYS-certified CNA classes with day, evening, and weekend cohorts; options run about 4 weeks (day), 38 days (evening), or 2.5 months (weekend). The program provides hands-on training and advertises job placement assistance.
Home Health Aide Training InstituteWestbury–4
Private · 125 hours · Financial aid · Job placement helpThe institute offers a 125-hour CNA program with classroom, lab, and hands-on clinical training, available in day, evening, and weekend schedules. The school advertises job placement support for graduates.
Fordham InstituteWoodhaven–3
Private · Job placement helpFordham Institute offers a state-approved Certified Nurses Aide program with daytime and evening classes and provides job placement assistance. Training is advertised as 21 days.
Lincoln Trade School, Ltd.Yonkers––
PrivateCNA program prepares students for direct patient care with hands-on skills in ADLs, vital signs, and clinical practice. Classes are offered mornings and evenings.
Westchester Educational Opportunity CenterYonkersFree14
Educational Entity · Financial aidWEOC offers a tuition-free, state-approved Certified Nurse Aide/Home Health Aide program with classroom instruction and two supervised clinical experiences. Day and evening schedules are available for eligible adults.

Weekend CNA Classes in New York

Most in New York, Bronx and Brooklyn

53 programs

Weekend classes usually meet on Saturdays, Sundays or both, so you can train without missing weekday work.

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SchoolCityCostWeeks
Westchester School for Medical and Dental AssistantsArdsley$1,9008
Private · Job placement helpWSMDA’s Nursing Assistant course prepares students for the NYS certification exam and includes classroom training plus 30 hours of clinical experience. Multiple schedules are offered: day, evening, and weekend cohorts.
Queensborough Community CollegeBayside$1,6508
Community College · 124 hours · Financial aidQCC Continuing Education offers a 124-hour hybrid CNA program with 74 hours online, on‑campus skills labs, and a 30‑hour clinical at partner facilities. Weekday, weeknight, and weekend schedules are available.
ABC Training CenterBronx$1,8504
Private · 126 hours · Job placement helpABC’s Nurse Aide program includes 96 classroom hours plus a 30-hour clinical assignment, with weekday, evening, weekend, and 4-week fast track schedules. Tuition is 1850 and free job placement support is provided with an on-site hiring agency.
Bronxwood Allied Care & Continuing StudiesBronx–11
Private · 130 hours · Job placement helpNYSED-approved CNA course including classroom instruction, skills lab, and 30 hours of clinical rotation. An evening and Saturday schedule runs about 11 weeks, and job placement assistance is offered.
Hostos Community CollegeBronx$1,119–
Community College · 130 hours · Financial aidHostos CEWD’s CNA program covers theory, skills labs, and clinical experience in a residential healthcare facility, with day, evening, and weekend cohorts. Admission includes an orientation and screening, CPR requirement, and medical clearance.
International Development InstituteBronx–5
Private · Financial aid · Job placement helpIDI’s Nursing Assistant/Nurse Aide course provides classroom and hands-on training in patient care, infection control, safety, and communication. Cohorts are offered mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends.
Lehman CollegeBronx––
Educational Entity · 127 hours · Financial aidLehman’s NYSED-approved CNA program is hybrid with online didactic classes, in-person skills at CUNY on the Concourse, and a 4-day clinical rotation offered on weekdays or weekends. Tuition includes instruction, exam voucher, clinical placement, and required medical testing; books, uniform, and registration are extra.
Nexus Medical Training CenterBronx$1,1004
Private · 125 hoursNexus offers a 125 hour Nurse Aide course with 95 hours of classroom instruction and 30 hours of clinical experience at a nursing home. Day, evening, and weekend schedules are available in the Bronx.
Wilson Allen Health Careers InstituteBronx$1,8006
Private · 125 hoursCertified Nurse Aide program with lecture, lab, and 30 hours of clinical externship in a nursing home; cohorts offered days 6 weeks, evenings 8 weeks, or weekends 11 weeks.
A Lot to Learn TrainingBrooklyn$1,19914
Private · 125 hoursThe CNA course totals 125 hours and is offered on a weekend schedule from 9am to 5pm over 14 weeks. Tuition is 1199 and instruction is led by licensed nurses.
Access CareersBrooklyn$1,500–
Private · 125 hours · Financial aid · Job placement helpAccess Careers offers a 125 hour CNA program with 95 hours of classroom instruction and 30 clinical hours, available in day, evening, and weekend schedules. Tuition is listed at 1500.
Bulkan's Educational InstituteBrooklyn$1,1006
Private · 125 hours · Job placement helpThe Nurse Aide/CNA program totals 125 hours with day, evening, and weekend options; classes combine classroom instruction with 30 hours of clinical training.
Kingsborough Community CollegeBrooklyn$975–
Community College · 135 hoursHybrid CNA training totaling 135 hours with 32 hours of supervised clinical experience; clinicals may be scheduled on weekdays, evenings, or weekends. Coursework covers patient needs, legal/ethical issues, communication, and aging-related changes.
Nobel InstituteBrooklyn$1,1006
Private · 125 hours · Job placement helpNobel Institute’s CNA program includes 95 hours of classroom instruction and 30 hours of clinical training with day, evening, and weekend schedule options in Brooklyn. The program lists a total cost of 1100 and offers job placement assistance.
Joyful Career CenterCentereach––
Private · Job placement helpJoyful Career Center offers a state‑approved Certified Nursing Assistant training program in Centereach with hands‑on instruction and flexible scheduling. Day, evening, and weekend class options and job placement assistance are available.
First Health SchoolDeer Park––
Private · Job placement helpFirst Health School offers a Nursing Assistant program with small class sizes and flexible scheduling options.
Long Island School of Nursing AssistantsDeer Park–7
Private · Financial aid · Job placement helpThe NYS Nurse Aide program offers classroom and clinical training with multiple schedules, including 7-week day or evening and 8-week weekend cohorts. Grants are available and the school assists graduates with job placement.
Genesis Medical Training CenterElmhurst$1,0254
Private · 125 hoursThe Nurse Aide program includes 95 hours of classroom instruction and 30 hours of clinical training at an affiliated nursing home, preparing students for entry-level patient care roles.
New York Institute of Health Care CareersElmhurst––
PrivateOffers training for nursing assistants with classroom instruction and supervised clinical experience, with day, evening, and weekend scheduling options. Payment plans and flexible schedules are advertised.
Elmont Career CenterElmont–4
Private · 125 hours · Job placement helpState-approved CNA training with classroom, lab, and clinical components totaling 125 hours; day, evening, and weekend schedules are offered.
New York Medical Career Training CenterFlushing$1,2494
Private · 125 hours · Job placement helpThe Nurse Aide/Assistant program is 125 hours including 95 hours of class and 30 hours of internship, offered in day, evening, and weekend cohorts. Schedules range from 4 to 6 weeks depending on cohort.
Amat Healthcare InstituteForest Hills$1,1005
Private · 125 hours · Financial aid · Job placement helpAMAT’s CNA program totals 125 hours across lecture, lab, and a clinical externship, training students in basic patient care, infection control, vital signs, and resident rights. Multiple weekday, evening, and weekend schedules are offered.
First Step Health SchoolGarden City––
Private · Job placement helpFirst Health School offers a Nursing Assistant program with small classes and flexible schedules including day, evening, and weekend options, and provides job placement assistance. Call for current schedules and start dates.
New York Medical Career Training CenterGarden City$1,2494
Private · 125 hours · Job placement helpThe Nurse Aide/Assistant program totals 125 hours with 95 hours classroom and 30 hours internship, available in day, evening, and weekend formats. Garden City cohorts run as short as 4 weeks for mornings.
TIA School of Allied HealthGarden City$1,4997
Private · 125 hours · Job placement helpState-licensed CNA program with 125 total hours including lecture, lab, and clinical/externship. Multiple schedules are offered with job placement assistance for graduates.
HHCA Training InstituteGlendale$8505
Private · Financial aid · Job placement helpHHCA offers CNA training with classroom, lab, and externship, and day, evening, and weekend cohorts. The school lists job placement assistance and accepts tuition vouchers.
Access CareersHempstead$1,500–
Private · 125 hours · Financial aid · Job placement helpAccess Careers runs a 125 hour CNA program (95 classroom, 30 clinical) with multiple day, evening, and weekend schedule options at its campuses. Tuition is listed at 1500.
Arista CareersHempstead$8007
Private · 130 hoursArista Career’s CNA program is 130 hours with 6 weeks of classroom/skills and a 1–2 week nursing home internship. Day, evening, and weekend cohorts are offered.
Arlette's School for Healthcare Paraprofessional & AssociatesHempstead$1,500–
Private · 125 hours · Job placement helpAccess Careers offers a NYS‑approved 125‑hour CNA program with classroom and 30 hours of internship and provides job placement assistance. Multiple schedules are available including day, evening, and weekend.
Cambridge Business InstituteHempstead–6
Private · 125 hoursCNA program is 125 hours with day and weekend schedules; day cohort runs 6 weeks plus a 30-hour clinical externship.
Global School of HealthHempstead$1,100–
Private · 125 hoursGlobal School of Health’s NYSED-approved CNA program includes 95 hours of classroom instruction and 30 hours of clinical practice in a residential facility. Tuition and fees are listed with day, evening, and weekend schedules available.
Access CareersIslandia$1,500–
Private · 125 hours · Financial aid · Job placement helpAccess Careers offers a NYS-approved 125-hour CNA program with classroom, lab, and clinical training at its Suffolk (Islandia) campus. Multiple schedules are offered and graduates receive job placement assistance.
Home Health Consulting AgencyJamaica$8505
Private · Financial aid · Job placement helpProvides CNA training with classroom, lab, and externship; multiple schedules (day, evening, weekend) are available. The school advertises job placement assistance and accepts tuition vouchers.
New York Institute of Health CareersJamaica––
PrivateProvides CNA training combining classroom theory and hands-on clinical practice with weekday, evening, and weekend cohorts available. The school promotes flexible schedules and payment plans.
Be Kind Training CenterMiddle Village$1,1205
Private · 125 hoursBe Kind’s Nurse Aide program is 125 hours over 5 weeks with classroom instruction and clinical externship; morning, evening, and weekend options are available. Cost is 1120 and includes registration, tuition, books, and one uniform.
Hudson Valley Career TrainingMiddletown–7
Private · Job placement helpHudson Valley Career Training offers a Certified Nursing Assistant program with multiple scheduling options, including day, evening, and weekend cohorts. Instruction combines classroom learning with hands-on skills and supervised clinical experience.
Institute of Health Training and AcademicsMount Vernon$1,7504
Private · 125 hoursIHTA’s Certified Nurse Aide program totals 125 hours (95 classroom/lab plus 30 clinical) and prepares students for patient care in long-term and acute settings. Multiple schedules are offered, including a 4-week fast track daytime option.
T&J Nursing Assistant Training SchoolMount Vernon––
PrivatePrivate school offering Nursing Assistant, Home Health Aide, and Personal Care Aide training. Hours are listed as very flexible, Monday–Saturday 9 AM–9 PM.
Cambridge Business InstituteNew York–6
Private · 125 hours · Job placement helpState-approved CNA training totaling 125 hours with classroom, lab, and clinical externship. Day and weekend schedules available.
Concord RusamNew York$1,5008
Private · 125 hours · Job placement helpConcord Rusam offers a 125-hour CNA course including 30 hours of clinical in a skilled nursing facility, with weekday, weekend, morning and evening options. The program runs about two months and holds state testing on-site.
International Development InstituteNew York–5
Private · Financial aid · Job placement helpIDI’s Nursing Assistant/Nurse Aide course provides classroom and hands-on training in patient care, infection control, safety, and communication. Cohorts are offered mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends.
Medical Training Institute of New YorkNew York$1,4006
Private · 125 hours · Job placement help125-hour Nursing Assistant certificate with 85 hours didactic, 10 lab and 30-hour internship in hospitals or nursing homes. Morning, evening and weekend options are offered with job placement assistance.
New Age TrainingNew York$1,6755
Private · 125 hours · Job placement helpThe CNA program is 125 hours with classroom and hands-on lab plus a 4-day externship; multiple day, evening and weekend schedules are available.
New York Medical Career Training CenterNew York$1,2494
Private · 125 hours · Job placement helpCNA training is 125 hours including 95 classroom and 30 internship hours, offered with day, evening, and weekend options. Fastest schedules are 4 weeks for mornings.
Renaissance Technical InstituteNew YorkFree8
PrivateRTI offers a Patient Care Technician program that combines CNA, EKG, and Phlebotomy, available in 8‑week weekday or 12‑week weekend formats. Training is advertised as tuition‑free for underserved students.
TIA School of Allied HealthNew York$1,7997
Private · 125 hours · Job placement helpState-licensed CNA program with 125 hours of instruction across lecture, lab, and clinical/externship. Offers day, evening, and weekend schedules with job placement assistance.
Hudson Valley Career TrainingNewburgh–7
Private · Job placement helpHudson Valley Career Training offers a Certified Nursing Assistant program with day, evening, and weekend cohorts. Training includes classroom, lab, and clinical components to prepare students for entry-level patient care roles.
Westchester Community CollegeOssining$1,977–
Community College · Financial aidNYS-approved CNA training at SUNY WCC Ossining combines classroom instruction with clinical experience at a local nursing home. Cohorts are offered on weekdays and Saturdays.
Hudson Valley Career TrainingPeekskill–7
Private · Job placement helpHudson Valley Career Training provides CNA training with day, evening, and weekend scheduling options to fit working students. The program covers core theory, lab skills, and clinical practice for entry-level caregiving roles.
Amazing Grace CNA Training & StaffingQueens Village$1,3303
Private · Job placement helpCNA course with weekday, evening, and weekend options runs 14 to 19 classroom days plus a 30-hour internship; tuition 1330 includes book, supplies, uniform, and registration. Job placement assistance is advertised.
Amazing Grace CNA Training & StaffingSpringfield Gardens$1,3303
Private · Job placement helpCNA course with weekday, evening, and weekend options runs 14 to 19 classroom days plus a 30-hour internship; tuition 1330 includes book, supplies, uniform, and registration. Job placement assistance is advertised.
Successful Medical and TrainingValley Stream–4
Private · Job placement helpSuccessful Medical and Training offers NYS-certified CNA classes with day, evening, and weekend cohorts; options run about 4 weeks (day), 38 days (evening), or 2.5 months (weekend). The program provides hands-on training and advertises job placement assistance.
Home Health Aide Training InstituteWestbury–4
Private · 125 hours · Financial aid · Job placement helpThe institute offers a 125-hour CNA program with classroom, lab, and hands-on clinical training, available in day, evening, and weekend schedules. The school advertises job placement support for graduates.

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Explore CNA Classes by City in New York

With around 350 state-approved CNA training programs, New York maintains one of the largest nurse aide training networks in the Northeast. Programs are widely available across major population centers including New York, Buffalo, Rochester, Yonkers, Syracuse, and Albany, as well as throughout suburban and upstate regions. Currently, approximately 84,550 Certified Nursing Assistants are employed throughout New York, reflecting sustained demand for qualified healthcare professionals. CNAs in New York earn a median annual wage of $45,890, or about $22.06 per hour, placing the state among the higher-paying markets for nurse aides nationally.

With a population of over 19.8 million residents, New York maintains consistent demand for skilled healthcare workers at every level. From major health systems such as Northwell Health, NYC Health + Hospitals, NewYork-Presbyterian, Mount Sinai Health System, Albany Medical Center, and Rochester Regional Health to hundreds of hospitals, long-term care facilities, and home health agencies statewide, Certified Nursing Assistants play an essential role in supporting patient care across acute, post-acute, and community-based healthcare settings.

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Salary & Job Outlook as a CNA in New York

Median annual pay$45,890
Median hourly pay$22.06
CNAs employed84,550
Healthcare facilities890+

New York is one of the largest healthcare employment markets in the country for Certified Nursing Assistants, offering broad job availability across long-term care, hospital, and community-based settings. With more than 84,550 CNAs working statewide and approximately 899 healthcare facilities, New York provides extensive employment opportunities across both densely populated metropolitan regions and upstate communities. According to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the state includes about 601 nursing homes, 189 hospitals, and 109 home health agencies that regularly employ CNAs. While CMS counts may not capture every licensed provider, they demonstrate the scale and diversity of CNA employment opportunities throughout the state.

Salary Overview

The median annual income for all workers in New York is approximately $56,840, or $27.33 per hour. Certified Nursing Assistants in New York earn a median annual income of $45,890, or approximately $22.06 per hour. Although CNA wages are below the statewide median for all occupations, New York remains one of the higher-paying states for CNAs nationally, particularly in major metropolitan areas. Many CNAs use this role as an entry point into healthcare, building experience before advancing into higher-paying careers such as Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Registered Nurse (RN), or other specialized healthcare roles.

Job Outlook

The job outlook for CNAs in New York remains stable, supported by a large and aging population, continued demand for skilled nursing services, and a substantial long-term care infrastructure. With 84,550 CNAs currently employed across hundreds of healthcare facilities, ongoing hiring needs are expected across both downstate and upstate regions.

Major healthcare employers in New York—including Northwell Health, NYC Health + Hospitals, NewYork-Presbyterian, Mount Sinai Health System, Albany Medical Center, and Rochester Regional Health—regularly hire CNAs across hospitals, rehabilitation centers, skilled nursing facilities, and home health divisions. In addition, frequent career advancement among CNAs into nursing and allied health roles contributes to steady workforce turnover, creating consistent entry-level opportunities.

If you are considering this career path, explore our directory of CNA training programs in New York or learn more about certification and registry placement in our CNA License & Registration guide.

Why Become a CNA in New York?

Becoming a CNA in New York offers a practical pathway into one of the largest healthcare systems in the United States. With more than 601 nursing homes, a large hospital network, and a significant home health sector, CNAs have access to diverse employment settings. The state's extensive healthcare infrastructure provides exposure to complex patient populations and advanced clinical environments, particularly in the New York City metropolitan area. For many individuals, CNA certification serves as both a meaningful healthcare role and a stepping stone toward advanced nursing education and long-term career growth.

CNA Salaries across New York

CNA wages in New York vary significantly by region. Compensation tends to be higher in the New York City metropolitan area and surrounding suburbs, while upstate regions may offer lower median wages but a lower cost of living. Facility type, union presence, local demand, and metropolitan labor markets all influence pay levels. Below is a breakdown of CNA salaries across different regions of New York.

Sources: BLS OEWS (May 2023), CMS Nursing Homes, CMS Hospitals, CMS Home Health Agencies

CNA Salary by Area in New York

Area Annual salary Hourly salary
New York (statewide) $45,890 $22.06
Albany-Schenectady-Troy $38,710 $18.61
Binghamton $34,400 $16.54
Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Niagara Falls $37,910 $18.23
Elmira $35,400 $17.02
Glens Falls $37,920 $18.23
Ithaca $42,300 $20.34
Kingston $38,760 $18.63
New York-Newark-Jersey City $46,590 $22.40
Rochester $38,900 $18.70
Syracuse $37,530 $18.04
Utica-Rome $36,930 $17.76
Watertown-Fort Drum $36,960 $17.77

Source: BLS OEWS (May 2023), median wages for nursing assistants.

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Frequently Asked Questions about CNA Classes in New York

How long does it take to complete a CNA program in New York?

In New York, CNA programs require a minimum of 100 hours of training, which includes 30 hours of clinical practice. Most students complete their training in 4–12 weeks, depending on whether they choose a full-time, part-time, or accelerated program schedule.

How much does CNA training cost in New York?

CNA classes in New York generally cost between $800 and $1,500. Some programs may be more expensive at private schools, while community colleges and healthcare providers often offer lower-cost options. Employers may also cover tuition in exchange for a work commitment.

Are there free CNA classes in New York?

Yes. Many nursing homes, hospitals, and state workforce programs in New York offer free CNA training. These are often employer-sponsored programs where you agree to work for the facility after completing training and certification.

Are online CNA programs available in New York?

Several schools in New York offer hybrid CNA programs that combine online coursework with in-person clinical training. While theory can often be completed online, state rules require that clinical skills be performed in a supervised, hands-on healthcare setting.

Are accelerated (4-week) CNA programs available in New York?

Yes, some schools and healthcare providers in New York offer accelerated CNA programs that can be completed in as little as 4 weeks. These programs are intensive and best for students who can commit to full-time study and clinical practice.

How do I become a CNA in New York?

To become a CNA in New York, you must complete a state-approved training program, pass the New York State (NYS) Nursing Home Nurse Aide Competency Examination, and be listed on the New York Nurse Aide Registry. The process is overseen by the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) & New York State Education Department (NYSED).

How can I study for the CNA exam in New York?

Use our free CNA study guide to review the core CNA clinical skills, including hand washing, vital signs, transfers, and personal care. You can also take our free CNA practice tests, which include over 300 questions covering physical care, psychosocial care, and the role of the nurse aide.

I’m a CNA in another state. Can I transfer my license to New York?

Yes. New York allows CNAs certified in other states to transfer their license through reciprocity. This process places you on the New York Nurse Aide Registry without retaking training. Learn more in our guide to CNA License Reciprocity in New York.

How often do I need to renew my CNA license in New York?

CNAs in New York must renew their certification every 24 months. To remain active on the registry, you must work at least one documented day (8 consecutive hours) of paid employment in an approved healthcare setting during that period. See our CNA License & Registration page for renewal details.

How can I check if my CNA license is active in New York?

You can verify your status on the New York Nurse Aide Registry online. For step-by-step instructions, visit our guide on CNA License & Registration in New York.

How much do CNAs earn in New York?

The median CNA salary in New York is $45,890 per year, or about $22.06 per hour. Pay can vary by region, employer, and years of experience. Many CNAs in New York also use the role as a stepping stone to LPN or RN careers.

Where do CNAs work in New York?

Certified Nursing Assistants in New York work in hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, assisted living facilities, and home health agencies. Opportunities are widely available across both urban and rural areas.

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