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CNA Training in New York

Browse local CNA courses offered at New York schools

Complete CNA certification training in 3 months to become a licensed nursing assistant



Nursing assistants support healthcare delivery by serving basic patient needs. Nursing assistants work as part of a team of healthcare professionals and they work under the supervision of medical doctors, registered nurses, doctor assistants or nurse practitioners. In addition to maintaining patient hygiene, feeding, and ambulatory assistance, the CNA is trained in patient monitoring. Recognizing symptoms and measuring vital signs is part of their work scope. Understanding when to alert supervisors, and what types of situations require an emergency response are also key responsibilities of a certified nurse assistant.

How Can I Find CNA Training Programs Near Me?

Browse our list of New York schools that offer CNA training courses to become a certified nursing assistant. Nurse aide programs are usually offered at community colleges, junior colleges, trade schools and technical/vocational schools. Our directory includes as many CNA programs as possible, but is not complete as there may be additional CNA programs that are not listed here. Many long-term care facilities offer CNA training to current employees and trainees. In many cases these programs are not widely advertised, but can be discovered by contacting the facilities directly. Use our custom school search tool to identify CNA training programs near you with open enrollment.


How Much Can You Make as a CNA in New York?

Once certified, a new nursing assistant may find work in any healthcare facility. Hospitals, nursing care facilities, assisted care homes, long-term care facilities, and even private homes are common places to find employment. CNAs can also work in schools, childcare centers, and various rehabilitation programs. There are on-call positions, temporary positions and self-employment opportunities available as well.

How to Become a CNA in New York

Certification programs consist of a classroom training period, clinical experience, and an exam. In the first phase students can expect extensive training in all aspects of patient care. Clinical training will be “hands on” with actual patients in a medical facility. The certification exam is administered by a state approved testing company. The exam is divided into two parts: a multiple-choice written exam and a test on three to five practical skills.

What Are the Daily Job Duties of a Nurse Aide?

There are many reasons to become a nursing assistant. Providing emotional support and high quality health care services can be very rewarding for many people. Positive patient interaction is at the center of a nursing assistant’s work and should be important to anyone considering this career choice. Being a CNA is a practical and secure occupation with many opportunities.

Can I Transfer My CNA License to New York?

If you are a certified nursing assistant from another state and have just moved to New York you can apply to the Nursing Aide Registry in New York for what is called “reciprocity”. As long as you can provide verification that you completed a state approved CNA certification program, are currently certified in another state, and have worked as a CNA recently. You would not need to take the New York exam or training if you are granted reciprocity. CNA licenses usually need to be renewed every two years.

How Much Does CNA Training Cost? How Long Does it Take?

Opportunity abounds for the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). New York State is expecting a CNA shortage of 15,000 over the next four years. The current shortage means employment is likely to be available and job security is high. In New York, the average annual earnings for a nurse aide are approaching $30,000, and many workers only have a few years of experience. There are free CNA training opportunities offered through some nursing homes in exchange for an employment commitment to that facility upon completion of CNA training and certification. Many private schools accept grants, scholarships and student loans. Most grant programs have income, property, and individual status requirements to qualify. The average cost of a CNA program ranges from $700 to $1000 in New York.

The average length of training is seven to fourteen weeks. Each program has different daily class times and course offerings. Many programs offer more than the minimal certification requirements for those inclined to pursue a more in-depth knowledge base. As with most healthcare positions, CNAs will be required to pass a thorough background check prior to receiving their license. Past difficulties are not always a bar to employment.


CNA Classes in New York (NY)

ASA Institute of Business and Computer Technology Nurse Assistant Program – Brooklyn

81 Willoughby Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Bronx Community College Nursing Assistant Program

University Avenue and West 181st Street, Bronx, New York 10453

Broome Community College – Binghamton

P.O. Box 1017, Binghamton, NY 13902

Buffalo EOC Nursing Assistant Class

465 Washington Street, Buffalo, NY 14203

Capital District EOC – Troy

145 Congress Street, Troy, New York 12180

Corning Community College Business Development Center

24 Denison Parkway West, Corning, NY 14830

Corning Community College CNA Class

1 Academic Drive, Corning, New York 14830

Farmingdale State College – Brentwood Campus

1090A Suffolk Ave., Brentwood, NY 11717

Farmingdale State College CNA Training Course – Hooper Hall

2350 Broadhollow Road, Farmingdale, NY 11731

Farmingdale State College Nursing Assistant Course – Hempstead Campus

269 Fulton Ave., Hempstead, New York 11550

Finger Lakes Community College CNA Class – Geneva Extension Center

63 Pulteney Street, Geneva, NY 14456

Finger Lakes Community College Hill Haven Assisted Living Center – Webster

1550 Empire Blvd., Webster, NY 14580

Finger Lakes Community College Nurse Aide Course – Mount Morris

11 Murray Hill Drive, Mount Morris, New York 14510

Finger Lakes Community College Nurse Aide Program – Canandaigua

4355 Lakeshore Drive, Canandaigua, New York 14424

Fiorello H. LaGuardia Community College Nurse Aide Training Program – Long Island City

31-10 Thomson Ave., Long Island City, NY 11101

Fulton-Montgomery Community College CNA Class – Johnstown

Route 67, Johnstown, NY 12095

Hostos Community College Department of Continuing Education CNA Course – Bronx

500 Grand Concourse, Bronx, New York 10451

Jamestown Community College Nurse Aide Course

525 Falconer Street, Jamestown, New York 14701

Kingsborough Community College – Brooklyn

2001 Oriental Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11235

Mandl School College of Allied Health Nurse Aide Program – New York

254 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019

Manhattan EOC – New York

163 West 125th Street, New York, NY 10027

Marion S. Whelan School of Practical Nursing CNA Training Course – Geneva

196 North Street, Geneva, New York 14456

Mohawk Valley Community College Nurse Aide Training Program – Utica

1101 Sherman Drive, Utica, New York 13501

Monroe College Nursing Assistant Program – Bronx

2467 Jerome Ave., Bronx, NY 10468

Queensborough Community College – Bayside

56th Ave., Bayside, New York 11364

Rochester Educational Opportunity Center Nurse Aide Training

305 Andrews Street, Rochester, New York 14604

St. John’s Riverside Hospital, Cochran School of Nursing – Andrus Pavillon

967 North Broadway, Yonkers, NY 10701

SUNY Syracuse EOC

100 New Street, Syracuse, NY 13202

The College of Staten Island Nurse Aide Training Program

2800 Victory Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10314

University Hospital at SUNY Stony Brook Department of Clinical Education

14 Technology Drive, East Setauket, New York 11733

Westchester Community College CNA Program – Ossining Extension Site

22 Rockledge Ave., Ossining, New York 10562

Westchester EOC Nurse Aide Program – Yonkers

26 South Broadway, Yonkers, NY 10701

Westchester EOC Nursing Assistant Program – Spring Valley

16 East Church Street, Spring Valley, NY 10977



New York CNA Certification Requirements

– complete state approved CNA training program
– pass both parts of competency evaluation (written & skills)
– pass competency test within 24 months of completion of training


New York CNA Resources

New York Board of Nursing
New York Nurse Aide Registry
Nurse Aide Employment Outlook 2010-2011
National Association of Health Care Assistants
National Network of Career Nursing Assistants

NursesLink.org