CNA Classes in Wilmington, DE: 6 State-Approved Programs
Wilmington has 6 CNA training programs on Delaware's approved list. Delaware requires 91 hours of training, 16 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in the Wilmington area is $46,220 a year, 10% above the Delaware figure, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in Wilmington
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conrad Schools of Science High School | 201 Jackson Avenue, 19804 | CNA Training Program | (302) 992-5545 |
| DelCastle Technical High School | 1703 School Lane, 19808 | CNA Training Program | (302) 995-8100 |
| Del Tech Workforce Development Wilmington | 333 Shipley Street, 19801 | CNA Training Program | (302) 571-5300 |
| Howard High School of Technology | 401 E. 12th Street, 19801 | CNA Training Program | (302) 571-5446 |
| Maggie Career Institute | Larch Corporate Center, 102 Larch Circle, Suite 104, 19804 | CNA Training Program | (302) 660-7100 |
| Prestige Technical Institute | 2110 Duncan Road, Suite 3, 19808 | CNA Training Program | (302) 533-7359 |
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 Wilmington
CMS lists 14 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Wilmington, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Wilmington.
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 Wilmington
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants · CNA salary in Wilmington
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
- Dover (4)
- Georgetown (4)
- Newark (3)
- Seaford (2)
- Woodside (2)
- Bear (1)
- Dagsboro (1)
- Greenwood (1)
- Hockessin (1)
- Laurel (1)
- Middletown (1)
- Milford (1)
Questions about CNA classes in Wilmington
- How many CNA classes are in Wilmington, DE?
- Delaware's approved nurse aide training list names 6 CNA programs in Wilmington. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
- How much do CNAs make in Wilmington?
- Typical CNA pay in the Wilmington area is $46,220 a year, or $22.22 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The Delaware figure is $42,030.
- How long is CNA training in Wilmington?
- Programs in Wilmington 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 Wilmington?
- 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 14 nursing homes in Wilmington.