CNA Classes in Bethlehem, PA: 4 State-Approved Programs
Bethlehem has 4 CNA training programs on Pennsylvania's approved list. Pennsylvania requires 75 hours of training. Typical CNA pay in Pennsylvania is $44,590 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in Bethlehem
Each program below appears on Pennsylvania's official approved list. 3 of them are run by a nursing facility or care center, judging by the listed type or program name. Confirm current approval, start dates, and cost with the program before enrolling.
| Program | Address | Type | Hours | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethlehem North Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center | 2029 Westgate Drive, 18017 | Nursing facility | 112 | (610) 861-0100 |
| Bethlehem South Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center | 2021 Westgate Drive, 18017 | Nursing facility | 112 | (484) 225-9843 |
| Falcon Institute of Health & Science | 3045 Avenue B, 18017 | Nursing facility | 120 | (484) 809-0698 |
| Northampton Community College | 511 East Third Street Room 516, 18015 | School or college | 120 | (610) 332-6585 |
Programs: PA Department of Education BCTE (official 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 Bethlehem
CMS lists 8 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Bethlehem, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Bethlehem.
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 Bethlehem
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants
After training: exam and registry
Graduates take Pennsylvania's competency exam, a written or oral test and a skills test, and are then listed on the Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Registry. Employers check that listing before hiring. How the Pennsylvania registry works.
CNA classes in other Pennsylvania cities
- Philadelphia (13)
- Erie (6)
- Harrisburg (4)
- Pittsburgh (4)
- Uniontown (4)
- Johnstown (3)
- St. Marys (3)
- Allentown (2)
- Bloomsburg (2)
- Bradford (2)
- Chambersburg (2)
- Dubois (2)
Questions about CNA classes in Bethlehem
- How many CNA classes are in Bethlehem, PA?
- Pennsylvania's approved nurse aide training list names 4 CNA programs in Bethlehem. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
- How long is CNA training in Bethlehem?
- Programs in Bethlehem follow Pennsylvania's requirement of 75 training hours. The federal minimum is 75 hours.
- Can I get free CNA training in Bethlehem?
- 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 8 nursing homes in Bethlehem.