CNA Programs in New York

Have you decided that you want to train as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in New York? If you have, you have made a fabulous choice.

Requirements to Become a CNA in New York

Currently, the training program requirement for aspiring CNAs is the completion of at least 75 hours of classroom lectures and clinical experience. Common topics taught include daily living assistance, taking vital signs, computer skills, and communications.

After completing the required amount of training, CNA candidates must pass the New York CNA Competency Exam, which has two sections: a clinical evaluation and a written exam.

After passing the exam, CNAs are issued unique registry numbers. These numbers are kept on file by the New York Nurse Aide Registry and are available to the public.

State-Approved CNA Programs in New York

New York is home to dozens of great schools offering state-approved CNA programs. To make your decision easier, we have listed the top facilities below:

1. Hostos Community College

   500 Grand Concourse, The Bronx, NY 10451 (718) 518-4444

2. Lehman College

   250 Bedford Park Blvd W, The Bronx, NY 10468 (718) 960-8000

3. Brooklyn Job Corps Center

   585 Dekalb Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205 (718) 623-4000

4. Trocaire College

   360 Choate Ave, Buffalo, NY 14220 (716) 826-1200

5. Cassadaga Job Corps Center

   8115 Glasgow Rd, Cassadaga, NY 14718 (716) 595-4200

6. Corning Community College

   1 Academic Dr, Corning, NY 14830 (607) 962-9222

7. Nassau Community College

   1 Education Dr, Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 572-7501

8. Glenmont Job Corps Center

   822 River Rd, Selkirk, NY 12158 (518) 767-9371

9. Allen School of Health Sciences

   18 Jamaica Ave #163, Jamaica, NY 11432 (718) 291-2200

10. Fulton-Montgomery Community College

    2805 NY-67, Johnstown, NY 12095 (518) 736-3622

11. Iroquois Job Corps

    11780 Tibbits Rd, Medina, NY 14103 (585) 344-6700

12. Ace Institute of Technology

    312 W 36th St, New York, NY 10018 (212) 695-9700

13. Alliance Computing Solutions

    545 8th Ave #1210, New York, NY 10018 (212) 868-5990

14. City College of New York

    160 Convent Ave, New York, NY 10031 (212) 650-7000

15. Mildred Elley

    25 Broadway, New York, NY 10004 (866) 370-4299

16. Manhattan Institute

    45 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001 (347) 220-8181

17. Oneonta Job Corps

    21 Homer Folks Ave, Oneonta, NY 13820 (607) 433-2111

18. Ossining Extension Center - Westchester Community College

    22 Rockledge Ave, Ossining, NY 10562 (914) 606-7400

19. Rochester Educational Opportunity Center

    161 Chestnut St, Rochester, NY 14604 (585) 232-2730

20. Schenectady County Community College

    78 Washington Ave, Schenectady, NY 12305 (518) 381-1200

21. Westchester Community College

    75 Grasslands Rd, Valhalla, NY 10595 (914) 606-6600

22. SUNY Westchester Educational Opportunity Center

    26 S Broadway, Yonkers, NY 10701 (914) 606-7621

CNA Job Outlook and Salary in New York

Certified Nursing Assistants are in high demand in New York, and they will continue to be in demand about over the decade. Overall employment of CNAs in New York is projected to grow by 13.9% from 2018 to 2028. Those who choose to work as a CNA in New York enjoy a median salary of $43,450 per year.

Take a look at the CNA employment and salary situation in different metro areas in New York below to get a detailed picture.

New York Nurse Aide Registry

The New York State Department of Health has partnered with Prometric to develop and administer its nursing home nurse aide competency exam and to manage the certified nursing assistant registry.