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CNA Classes in Pennsylvania

2 accredited Pennsylvania schools graduated 35 CNA students in 2023–24. Compare them by city below, with published costs, program length and what nursing assistants earn in Pennsylvania.

Updated October 2026 · Data: IPEDS 2023–24, BLS May 2025

Schools
22 cities
Lowest published cost
$1,300median $1,300
Graduates 2023–24
35
Pennsylvania median pay
$44,590+$2,330 vs U.S.

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CNA Classes in Home, PA 1 school

The Rapha School

17 Griffith Drive, Home, PA 15747
Private for-profit Certificate (under 12 weeks)
Graduates '23–24
27
Program cost
$1,300
Length
1 months

27 CNA credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this private for-profit career school. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $1,300 for a program of about 1 months.

CNA Classes in Johnstown, PA 1 school

Commonwealth Technical Institute

727 Goucher St, Johnstown, PA 15905
Private nonprofit Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
Graduates '23–24
8
College tuition
$7,564/yr
Length
12 weeks to 1 year

Private nonprofit two-year college in Johnstown that reported 8 CNA graduates in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $7,564.

How to get CNA certified in Pennsylvania

  1. Complete a state-approved nurse aide training program (federal minimum: 75 hours, 16 of them supervised clinical practice).
  2. Pass your state’s competency evaluation: a written or oral exam plus a skills demonstration.
  3. Get listed on your state nurse aide registry, which employers check before hiring.
  4. Keep your certification active. Under federal rules, if you go 24 consecutive months without paid nursing-related work you must retrain or retest.

Rules differ by state. Confirm current Pennsylvania requirements with the relevant state board or registry before you enroll.

CNA Classes in Pennsylvania: FAQ

How many CNA programs are in Pennsylvania?

We list 2 accredited Pennsylvania schools that graduated CNA students in 2023–24, 0 of them public. Together they awarded 35 CNA credentials that year.

How much do cna classes cost in Pennsylvania?

1 Pennsylvania schools published a program price. Tuition plus books and supplies ranged from $1,300 to $1,300, with a median of $1,300. Community colleges often charge by credit hour instead, so check each school’s net price calculator.

How much do nursing assistants make in Pennsylvania?

The median certified nursing assistant in Pennsylvania earns $44,590 a year ($21.44 an hour), according to BLS data for May 2025, versus $42,260 nationally. The top 10% earn $49,360 or more.

Which Pennsylvania school trains the most nursing assistants?

The Rapha School in Home reported the most CNA graduates in Pennsylvania: 27 in 2023–24.

How long does CNA training take?

Federal rules require at least 75 hours of training, including at least 16 hours of supervised practical training. Many states require more.

What exam do nursing assistants take?

A state competency evaluation with a written (or oral) test and a hands-on skills test, run by a state-contracted testing vendor.

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