CNA Classes in Waterbury, CT: 5 State-Approved Programs
Waterbury has 5 CNA training programs on Connecticut's approved list. Connecticut requires 100 hours of training. Typical CNA pay in the Waterbury area is $43,010 a year, 4% below the Connecticut figure, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in Waterbury
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ACADEMY OF MEDICAL TRAINING | 521 WOLCOTT ST, 06705 | (203) 528-0433 |
| CT State – Naugatuck Valley | 750 Chase Pkwy, 06708 | — |
| KENNEDY HIGH SCHOOL | 422 HIGHLAND AVE, 06708 | — |
| WATERBURY ADULT EDUCATION | 11 DRAHER AVE, 06708 | (203) 574-8038 |
| WATERBURY CAREER ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL | 175 BIRCH ST, 06704 | — |
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 Waterbury
CMS lists 3 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Waterbury, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Waterbury.
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 Waterbury
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants · CNA salary in Waterbury
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)
- New Haven (4)
- Ratford (4)
- Ainfield (3)
- Danbury (3)
- Hamden (3)
- Hartford (3)
- Milford (3)
- Amford (2)
- Cobalt (2)
- Enfield (2)
Questions about CNA classes in Waterbury
- How many CNA classes are in Waterbury, CT?
- Connecticut's approved nurse aide training list names 5 CNA programs in Waterbury. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
- How much do CNAs make in Waterbury?
- Typical CNA pay in the Waterbury area is $43,010 a year, or $20.68 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The Connecticut figure is $44,790.
- How long is CNA training in Waterbury?
- Programs in Waterbury follow Connecticut's requirement of 100 training hours. The federal minimum is 75 hours.
- Can I get free CNA training in Waterbury?
- 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 Waterbury.