CNA Classes in Erie, PA: 6 State-Approved Programs
Erie has 6 CNA training programs on Pennsylvania's approved list. Pennsylvania requires 75 hours of training. Typical CNA pay in the Erie area is $39,430 a year, 12% below the Pennsylvania figure, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in Erie
Each program below appears on Pennsylvania's official approved list. 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erie County Commuity College | 2403 W. 8th Street, 16505 | School or college | 120 | (814) 413-7044 |
| HVA Senior Living Alliance | 4631 West Lake Road, 16506 | School or college | 120 | (814) 833-1609 |
| LECOM at Village Square | 149 West 22nd Street, 16502 | Nursing facility | 120 | (814) 868-3470 |
| Nightingale Nursing Home & Rehab | 607 E. 26th Street, 16504 | Nursing facility | 120 | (814) 451-1329 |
| Presbyterian SeniorCare Network, Manchester Commons | 6351 West Lake Rd, 16505 | Nursing facility | 140 | (814) 314-1612 |
| Walnut Creek Healthcare and Rehab Center | 4850 Zuck Road, 16506 | Nursing facility | 129 | (814) 836-3300 |
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 Erie
CMS lists 14 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Erie, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Erie.
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 Erie
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants · CNA salary in Erie
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)
- Bethlehem (4)
- 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 Erie
- How many CNA classes are in Erie, PA?
- Pennsylvania's approved nurse aide training list names 6 CNA programs in Erie. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
- How much do CNAs make in Erie?
- Typical CNA pay in the Erie area is $39,430 a year, or $18.96 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The Pennsylvania figure is $44,590.
- How long is CNA training in Erie?
- Programs in Erie follow Pennsylvania's requirement of 75 training hours. The federal minimum is 75 hours.
- Can I get free CNA training in Erie?
- 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 Erie.