State-Approved CNA Programs in Pennsylvania [2023]

A list of accredited CNA programs in Pennsylvania, including information about how much CNAs in PA typically earn, their job outlook in the state, and more.
Amy Harris
Amy HarrisNov 16, 2022
State-Approved CNA Programs in Pennsylvania for 2023

Have you been thinking about becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant/Nurse Aide (CNA) in Pennsylvania, but are not sure of how to go about it? If you want to begin a career as a CNA, you have made a great choice.

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  1. Requirements to Become a CNA in Pennsylvania
  2. State-Approved CNA Programs in Pennsylvania
  3. CNA Job Outlook and Salary in Pennsylvania
  4. Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Registry

Requirements to Become a CNA in Pennsylvania

The first step involved in beginning a career as a CNA in Pennsylvania is completing a training program that is approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

During your training, you will focus on such topics as CPR, feeding patients, bathing patients, and maintaining a clean environment. The next step is to take the state's CNA exam.

Upon passing the CNA exam, you will be listed as a Certified Nurse Aide on the Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Registry, making you eligible to work in the state.

State-Approved CNA Programs in Pennsylvania

If you are looking for a CNA program in Pennsylvania, you have come to the right place. Listed below are some of the best CNA schools in the state:

  1. Cedarbrook Nursing Home

    350 S Cedarbrook Rd, Allentown, PA 18104 (610) 395-3727

  2. Northampton Community College

    3835 Green Pond Rd, Bethlehem, PA 18020 (610) 861-5300

  3. Chester County OIC

    22 N 5th Ave, Coatesville, PA 19320 (610) 692-2344

  4. Cornwall Manor Retirement Community

    1 Boyd St, Cornwall, PA 17016 (717) 273-2647

  5. Keystone Job Corps Center

    235 W Foothills Dr, Drums, PA 18222 (570) 788-1164

  6. HVA Senior Living Alliance

    4631 W Lake Rd, Erie, PA 16505 (814) 833-1609

  7. Bedford County Technical Center

    195 Pennknoll Rd, Everett, PA 15537 (814) 623-2760

  8. St. Anne Home

    685 Angela Dr, Greensburg, PA 15601 (724) 837-6070

  9. Dauphin County Technical School

    6001 Locust Ln, Harrisburg, PA 17109 (717) 652-3170

  10. Middle Bucks Institute of Technology

    2740 Old York Rd, Warminster, PA 18974 (215) 343-2480

  11. Carbon Career & Technical Institute

    150 W 13th St, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229 (570) 325-3682

  12. Greater Johnstown Career & Technology Center

    445 Schoolhouse Rd, Johnstown, PA 15904 (814) 266-6073

  13. Berks Career & Technology Center

    1057 County Rd, Leesport, PA 19533 (610) 374-4073

  14. St. John Specialty Care Center

    500 Wittenberg Way, Mars, PA 16046 (800) 641-7788

  15. Crawford County Career & Technical Center

    860 Thurston Rd, Meadville, PA 16335 (814) 724-6024

  16. Fair Acres Geriatric Center

    340 Middletown Rd, Media, PA 19063 (610) 891-5600

  17. Beaver County Career & Technology Center

    145 Poplar Ave, Monaca, PA 15061 (724) 728-5800

  18. American Red Cross

    8580 Verree Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19111 (215) 405-8536

  19. American Red Cross

    4000 Powelton Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (215) 405-8536

  20. CareBridge Academy

    448 N 10th St #401, Philadelphia, PA 19123 (215) 596-9587

  21. Health & Technology Training Institute

    100 S Broad St 9th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19110 (215) 568-2220

  22. Philadelphia Job Corps Center

    2810 S 20th St #12, Philadelphia, PA 19145 (267) 386-2922

  23. District 1199C Training & Upgrading Fund

    100 Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19110 (215) 568-2220

  24. YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School

    1231 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19122 (215) 627-8671

  25. Allegheny General Hospital

    320 E North Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 (412) 359-3131

  26. Community College of Allegheny County

    808 Ridge Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 (412) 237-4470

  27. Community College of Allegheny County

    8701 Perry Hwy, Pittsburgh, PA 15237 (412) 369-4136

  28. Pittsburgh Job Corps Center

    7175 Highland Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15206 (412) 441-8700

  29. Southwinds, Inc.

    1121 Boyce Rd #2000, Pittsburgh, PA 15241 (412) 446-0880

  30. Reading Muhlenberg Career & Technology Center

    2615 Warren Rd, Reading, PA 19605 (610) 921-7300

  31. United Community Services for Working Families

    1251 N Front St, Reading, PA 19601 (610) 374-3319

  32. Johnson College

    3427 N Main Ave, Scranton, PA 18508 (800) 293-9675

  33. Fayette County Community Action Agency

    108 N Beeson Blvd, Uniontown, PA 15401 (724) 437-6050

  34. Lancaster County Career & Technology Center

    1730 Hans Herr Dr, Willow Street, PA 17584 (717) 464-7050

CNA Job Outlook and Salary in Pennsylvania

There is currently a need for qualified nursing assistants in Pennsylvania, and the need is expected to increase over nearly a decade to come.Overall employment of CNAs in Pennsylvania is projected to grow by 10.3% from 2018 to 2028. If you choose to work in this state, you can expect a median yearly salary of $32,535.

Take a look at the CNA employment and salary situation in different metro areas in Pennsylvania below to get a detailed picture.

AreaTotal EmploymentAvg Hourly WageAvg Annual Salary
Chambersburg-Waynesboro660$18.01$37,450
Altoona1,060$16.79$34,930
Harrisburg-Carlisle4,420$16.45$34,210
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton4,890$16.29$33,880
Lebanon640$16.27$33,840
Gettysburg370$15.90$33,070
Lancaster3,260$15.83$32,920
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington34,740$15.82$32,910
Bloomsburg-Berwick730$15.62$32,500
Scranton-Wilkes-Barre-Hazleton2,990$15.56$32,360
East Stroudsburg540$15.47$32,170
Pittsburgh14,130$15.25$31,720
Erie1,850$15.14$31,490
York-Hanover2,220$15.09$31,390
Williamsport760$14.82$30,830
Reading1,800$14.76$30,700
Johnstown600$14.40$29,950
State College500N/AN/A

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)

Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Registry

The Pennsylvania Department of Health has partnered with Pearson VUE to offer its certified nursing assistant testing and registry services.

Pennsylvania Department of Health
Division of Nursing Care Facilities

Room 526, Health & Welfare Building, 625 Forster Street, Harrisburg, PA 17120
Phone: (717) 787-1816
Email: c-ncomplaistate.pa.us

Pearson VUE

PO Box 13785, Philadelphia, PA 19101
Phone: (800) 852-0518
Fax: (610) 617-9398
Registry Search: https://www.pulseportal.com/selectStateAndBoard.do

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