CNA Classes in Hartford, CT: 3 State-Approved Programs
Hartford has 3 CNA training programs on Connecticut's approved list. Connecticut requires 100 hours of training. Typical CNA pay in the Hartford area is $44,340 a year, about the same as the Connecticut figure, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in Hartford
Each program below appears on Connecticut's official approved list. Confirm current approval, start dates, and cost with the program before enrolling.
| Program | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| A.I. PRINCE VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL SCHOOL | 500 BROOKFIELD ST, 06106 | — |
| CT State – Capital | 950 Main Street, 06103 | — |
| SAINT MARTIN'S EPICOPAL CHURCH | 290 CORNWALL ST, 06112 | — |
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 Hartford
CMS lists 4 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Hartford, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Hartford.
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 Hartford
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants · CNA salary in Hartford
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)
- Hamden (3)
- Milford (3)
- Amford (2)
- Cobalt (2)
- Enfield (2)
Questions about CNA classes in Hartford
- How many CNA classes are in Hartford, CT?
- Connecticut's approved nurse aide training list names 3 CNA programs in Hartford. Each is listed on this page with its address.
- How much do CNAs make in Hartford?
- Typical CNA pay in the Hartford area is $44,340 a year, or $21.32 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The Connecticut figure is $44,790.
- How long is CNA training in Hartford?
- Programs in Hartford follow Connecticut's requirement of 100 training hours. The federal minimum is 75 hours.
- Can I get free CNA training in Hartford?
- 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 Hartford.