CNA Classes in Philadelphia, PA: 13 State-Approved Programs
Philadelphia has 13 CNA training programs on Pennsylvania's approved list. Pennsylvania requires 75 hours of training. Typical CNA pay in the Philadelphia area is $46,220 a year, 4% above the Pennsylvania figure, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in Philadelphia
Each program below appears on Pennsylvania's official approved list. 1 of them is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Care Bridge Academy | 448 N. 10th St. Suite 401, 19123 | School or college | 106 | (815) 260-5522 |
| Community College of Philadelphia: Corporate Solutions | 1700 Spring Garden Street C1-9, 19130 | School or college | 124 | (215) 496-6157 |
| Health & Technology Training Institute (HTTI) | 100 S. Broad Street - 10th floor, 19110 | School or college | 152 | (215) 568-2220 |
| Holy Family University | 9801 Frankford Avenue, 19114 | School or college | 132 | (267) 341-3375 |
| Justee Medical Institute | 5500 Tabor Ave 3rd fl., 19120 | School or college | 80 | (551) 722-8778 |
| Mercy Career & Technical High School - Secondary | 2900 W. Hunting Park Avenue, 19129 | School or college | 105 | (215) 226-1225 ext. 126 |
| Penn Asian Vocational Institute | 6926 Old York Road, 19126 | School or college | 120 | (215) 572-1234 |
| Philadelphia Academy for Nurse Aide Training | 5070 Parkside Ave Suite 1422, 19131 | School or college | 135 | (215) 495-3473 |
| Quality Care Nursing | 2519 Germantown Road Suite 213, 19133 | School or college | 102 | (267) 988-7090 |
| Quality Caring Professionals | 1420 Walnut St. Suite 1318, 19102 | School or college | 134 | (215) 449-9088 |
| SMD Healthcare Academy | 6761 Germantown Avenue, 19119 | School or college | 106 | (267) 616-0163 |
| Tranquility and Allegiance Academy | 2519 Germantown Ave Suite 301, 19133 | School or college | 120 | (267) 271-2427 |
| WeCare Training Academy | 134 W. Chelten Avenue, 19144 | School or college | 114 | (215) 826-0102 |
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 Philadelphia
CMS lists 47 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Philadelphia, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Philadelphia.
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 Philadelphia
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants · CNA salary in Philadelphia
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
- Erie (6)
- 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 Philadelphia
- How many CNA classes are in Philadelphia, PA?
- Pennsylvania's approved nurse aide training list names 13 CNA programs in Philadelphia. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
- How much do CNAs make in Philadelphia?
- Typical CNA pay in the Philadelphia area is $46,220 a year, or $22.22 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The Pennsylvania figure is $44,590.
- How long is CNA training in Philadelphia?
- Programs in Philadelphia follow Pennsylvania's requirement of 75 training hours. The federal minimum is 75 hours.
- Can I get free CNA training in Philadelphia?
- 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 47 nursing homes in Philadelphia.