CNA Classes in Newark, NJ: 4 State-Approved Programs
Newark has 4 CNA training programs on New Jersey's approved list. New Jersey requires 90 hours of training, 40 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in the Newark area is $49,270 a year, 5% above the New Jersey figure, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in Newark
Each program below appears on New Jersey's official approved list. Confirm current approval, start dates, and cost with the program before enrolling.
| Program | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Academy of Training & Employment | 936 Broad Street Suite 1, 07102 | (973) 733-2727 |
| Essex County College – Training Program | 303 University Avenue, 07102 | (973) 877-3220 |
| Essex Co. Voc. Tech. | 91 W. Market St., 07103 | (973) 412-2294 |
| Samuel Morris Career Institute of New Jersey | 701-703 McCarter Highway Suite 201, 07102 | (973) 648-8000 |
Programs: New Jersey 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 · CNA salary in Newark
After training: exam and registry
Graduates take New Jersey's competency exam, a written or oral test and a skills test, and are then listed on the New Jersey Nurse Aide Registry. Employers check that listing before hiring. How the New Jersey registry works.
CNA classes in other New Jersey cities
- East Orange (5)
- Paterson (4)
- Trenton (4)
- Union (4)
- Camden (3)
- Elizabeth (3)
- Toms River (3)
- Flemington (2)
- Millville (2)
- Neptune (2)
- Phillipsburg (2)
- Vineland (2)
Questions about CNA classes in Newark
- How many CNA classes are in Newark, NJ?
- New Jersey's approved nurse aide training list names 4 CNA programs in Newark. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
- How much do CNAs make in Newark?
- Typical CNA pay in the Newark area is $49,270 a year, or $23.69 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The New Jersey figure is $46,830.
- How long is CNA training in Newark?
- Programs in Newark follow New Jersey's requirement of 90 training hours, including 40 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.