CNA Classes in Pittsburgh, PA: 4 State-Approved Programs
Pittsburgh has 4 CNA training programs on Pennsylvania's approved list. Pennsylvania requires 75 hours of training. Typical CNA pay in the Pittsburgh area is $43,080 a year, 3% below the Pennsylvania figure, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in Pittsburgh
Each program below appears on Pennsylvania's official approved list. 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CC of Allegheny County | 808 Ridge Avenue, 15222 | School or college | 168 | (412) 237-4470 |
| East End Health & Rehab Center | 745 N. Highland Ave., 15206 | Nursing facility | 138 | (412) 362-6622 |
| The Training and Education Fund | 1500 Ardmore Blvd. Suite 404, 15221 | School or college | 110 | (814) 360-4746 |
| UPMC Senior Communities/Canterbury Place | 310 Fisk Street, 15201 | Nursing facility | 116 | (412) 622-9000 |
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 Pittsburgh
CMS lists 26 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Pittsburgh, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Pittsburgh.
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 Pittsburgh
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants · CNA salary in Pittsburgh
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)
- Bethlehem (4)
- Harrisburg (4)
- Uniontown (4)
- Johnstown (3)
- St. Marys (3)
- Allentown (2)
- Bloomsburg (2)
- Bradford (2)
- Chambersburg (2)
- Dubois (2)
Questions about CNA classes in Pittsburgh
- How many CNA classes are in Pittsburgh, PA?
- Pennsylvania's approved nurse aide training list names 4 CNA programs in Pittsburgh. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
- How much do CNAs make in Pittsburgh?
- Typical CNA pay in the Pittsburgh area is $43,080 a year, or $20.71 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The Pennsylvania figure is $44,590.
- How long is CNA training in Pittsburgh?
- Programs in Pittsburgh follow Pennsylvania's requirement of 75 training hours. The federal minimum is 75 hours.
- Can I get free CNA training in Pittsburgh?
- 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 26 nursing homes in Pittsburgh.