CNA Classes in Newark, DE: 3 State-Approved Programs
Newark has 3 CNA training programs on Delaware's approved list. Delaware requires 91 hours of training, 16 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in Delaware is $42,030 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in Newark
Each program below appears on Delaware's official approved list. Confirm current approval, start dates, and cost with the program before enrolling.
| Program | Address | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dawn Career Institute, Inc. | 252 Chapman Road, Suite 100, 19702 | CNA Training Program | (302) 273-3560 |
| Del Tech Workforce Development Stanton | 400 Stanton-Christiana Road, 19713 | CNA Training Program | (302) 283-3158 |
| Hodgson Vo-Tech High School | 2575 Glasgow Avenue, 19702 | CNA Training Program | (302) 834-0990 |
Programs: Delaware 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 Newark
CMS lists 5 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Newark, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Newark.
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 Newark
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants
After training: exam and registry
Graduates take Delaware's competency exam, a written or oral test and a skills test, and are then listed on the Delaware CNA Registry. Employers check that listing before hiring. How the Delaware registry works.
CNA classes in other Delaware cities
- Wilmington (6)
- Dover (4)
- Georgetown (4)
- Seaford (2)
- Woodside (2)
- Bear (1)
- Dagsboro (1)
- Greenwood (1)
- Hockessin (1)
- Laurel (1)
- Middletown (1)
- Milford (1)
Questions about CNA classes in Newark
- How many CNA classes are in Newark, DE?
- Delaware's approved nurse aide training list names 3 CNA programs in Newark. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
- How long is CNA training in Newark?
- Programs in Newark follow Delaware's requirement of 91 training hours, including 16 clinical hours. The federal minimum is 75 hours.
- Can I get free CNA training in Newark?
- 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 5 nursing homes in Newark.