CNA Classes in Bridgeport, CT: 7 State-Approved Programs
Bridgeport has 7 CNA training programs on Connecticut's approved list. Connecticut requires 100 hours of training. Typical CNA pay in the Bridgeport area is $45,560 a year, about the same as the Connecticut figure, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in Bridgeport
Each program below appears on Connecticut's official approved list. 1 of them is run by a nursing facility or care center, judging by the listed type or program name. Confirm current approval, start dates, and cost with the program before enrolling.
| Program | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| BELIEVE HEALTH INSTITUTE MARIE GUERRIER | 945 E MAIN ST, 06608 | — |
| CT State – Housatonic | 900 Lafayette Blvd, 06604 | — |
| DANAE'S TRAINING CENTER PATRICIA NEWTON FOSTER, DIRECTOR | 75 MIDDLE ST, 06604 | (203) 540-5364 |
| JEWISH SENIOR SERVICES | 4200 PARK AVE, 06604 | (203) 365-6400 |
| TRAINING DIRECT, LLC | 3885 SUITE 2 MAIN ST, 06066 | — |
| VALLEY MEDICAL INSTITUTE | 4637 MAIN ST, 06606 | — |
| WARREN HARDING HIGH SCHOOL | 379 BOND ST, 06610 | — |
Programs: Connecticut approved nurse aide training program list, mirrored September 2026. Pay: BLS OES May 2025. Programs open and close during the year; confirm current approval with the program or the state list before enrolling.
Where CNAs work in Bridgeport
CMS lists 3 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Bridgeport, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Bridgeport.
Under federal rule 42 CFR 483.152(c), a nurse aide who is employed by, or has a job offer from, a nursing facility on the day training begins cannot be charged for any part of the training and competency evaluation program, including textbooks. An aide who is hired by a facility within 12 months of completing a program is entitled to reimbursement of the cost, which the state must provide for on a pro rata basis while the aide works as a nurse aide.
CNA pay in Bridgeport
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants · CNA salary in Bridgeport
After training: exam and registry
Graduates take Connecticut's competency exam, a written or oral test and a skills test, and are then listed on the Connecticut Nurse Aide Registry. Employers check that listing before hiring. How the Connecticut registry works.
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Questions about CNA classes in Bridgeport
- How many CNA classes are in Bridgeport, CT?
- Connecticut's approved nurse aide training list names 7 CNA programs in Bridgeport. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
- How much do CNAs make in Bridgeport?
- Typical CNA pay in the Bridgeport area is $45,560 a year, or $21.90 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The Connecticut figure is $44,790.
- How long is CNA training in Bridgeport?
- Programs in Bridgeport follow Connecticut's requirement of 100 training hours. The federal minimum is 75 hours.
- Can I get free CNA training in Bridgeport?
- Under federal rule 42 CFR 483.152(c), a nurse aide who is employed by, or has a job offer from, a nursing facility on the day training begins cannot be charged for any part of the training and competency evaluation program, including textbooks. An aide who is hired by a facility within 12 months of completing a program is entitled to reimbursement of the cost, which the state must provide for on a pro rata basis while the aide works as a nurse aide. CMS lists 3 nursing homes in Bridgeport.