CNA Classes in Hamden, CT: 3 State-Approved Programs
Hamden has 3 CNA training programs on Connecticut's approved list. Connecticut requires 100 hours of training. Typical CNA pay in Connecticut is $44,790 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in Hamden
Each program below appears on Connecticut's official approved list. 2 of them are 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ELI WHITNEY REGIONAL VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL | 71 JONES RD, 06514 | — |
| SACRED HEART MANOR INC. | 261 BENHAM ST, 06514 | (203) 230-4889 |
| WHITNEY REHABILITATION CARE CENTER | 2798 WHITNEY AVE, 06518 | (203) 288-6230 |
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 Hamden
CMS lists 4 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Hamden, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Hamden.
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 Hamden
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants
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.
CNA classes in other Connecticut cities
- Bridgeport (7)
- Wallingford (5)
- Waterbury (5)
- New Haven (4)
- Ratford (4)
- Ainfield (3)
- Danbury (3)
- Hartford (3)
- Milford (3)
- Amford (2)
- Cobalt (2)
- Enfield (2)
Questions about CNA classes in Hamden
- How many CNA classes are in Hamden, CT?
- Connecticut's approved nurse aide training list names 3 CNA programs in Hamden. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
- How long is CNA training in Hamden?
- Programs in Hamden follow Connecticut's requirement of 100 training hours. The federal minimum is 75 hours.
- Can I get free CNA training in Hamden?
- 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 4 nursing homes in Hamden.