In nursing homes, hospitals, hospices, and medical centers across New York, patients rely heavily on their nurse aides to care for them and assist with daily tasks. The New York Department of Health requires nurse aides to undergo specialized training to meet their responsibilities on the job. State-approved training provides a minimum 125 hours of instruction based on the state-designed curriculum. Training includes 95 hours of classroom and lab skills instruction plus 30 hours at a licensed nursing facility for clinical experience. Programs typically run from 3 to 8 weeks, but there are accelerated learning options available in Queens, NY. Graduates of approved nurse aide classes are eligible to sit the state’s nurse aide competency exam administered by Prometric.
Queensborough Community College
Queensborough Community College prepares nursing assistant students for a career in the high-demand health care industry. Graduates of the New York State Education Department accredited program are eligible to take the State Certification Exam to be listed on the Nurse Aide Registry. The certification exam is available off-campus. The curriculum includes lectures in the classroom, skills lab, and a clinical experience conducted at a licensed facility and supervised by a licensed registered nurse. Students learn the role and responsibility of a nurse assistant, infection control measures, safety and emergency procedures, basic nursing principles, and all that is essential to function as competent providers of care in long-term and acute care facilities. Students meet for 30 sessions to complete the 120-hour program. Classes meet Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
Admission criteria:
- Must have a high school diploma or GED (HSE)
- Provide proof of US citizenship or a legal working permit
- Submit proof of immunizations
- Take and pass a basic reading comprehension before receiving final confirmation of admission
Tuition is $1215 and does not include the textbook cost. A payment plan is available. It requires a deposit of $685 upon registration with the balance of $365 due after the first month.
- Website: https://www.qcc.cuny.edu/index.html
- Address: 222-05, 56th Avenue Bayside, NY 11364
- Phone: 718-631-6262
Access Institute
Access Institute prepares students for entry-level employment in the medical field. Instructors, who have a wealth of experience in the industry, use interactive discussions, lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on sessions to prepare students for their roles under the supervision of other licensed professionals. The intensive program covers basic human needs, observation, reporting, and documentation, communication skills, patient safety, vital signs, ethical and legal issues, patient care, aseptic techniques, and nutrition. Graduates will be eligible to apply to sit for the nurse aide exam.
Admission criteria:
- Must have a high school diploma or GED
- Apply for admission to the program
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Pass the admissions assessment
- Provide a valid ID and social security card
A flexible payment plan is available for all students.
- Website: https://accessqueens.com/
- Address: 80-02 Kew Gardens Road, Queens, NY 11415
- Phone: (718) 263-0750
- Fax: (718) 263-0749
Allen School of Health Sciences
Allen School of Health Sciences prepare students with the skills and knowledge to make an impact on the healthcare industry. Instructors teach students the importance of communication, infection control habits, body mechanics for lifting, personal hygiene, elimination techniques, and basic nursing skills to prepare them for demanding careers in nursing homes, hospitals and specialized clinics. The comprehensive 9-month program includes in-classroom training as well as an internship at a local nursing facility. Graduates will be prepared for success on the nurse aide exam.
Admission criteria:
- Must be at least 17 years of age
- Must have a high school diploma or GED
- Must meet the state standard minimum requirements for admission
Funding is available through scholarships and grants. A flexible payment plan is also available for assist with funding.
- Website: https://www.allenschool.edu/
- Address: 163-18 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11432
- Phone: 1 (888) 620-6745
New York Medical Career Training Center
The 125-hour course at NY Medical Career Training Center meets the state’s requirements for nurse aide training. The curriculum includes intensive classroom training, hands-on simulations, and clinical rotations at a local health care facility. Students learn how to assist with personal care, communicate patients’ needs to other members of the medical staff, transfer patients from the bed to a wheelchair, protect patients’ rights, ensure their safety and assist with personal hygiene. The supervised clinical training is an essential part of the program where students spend approximately 25 hours at nursing home and provide direct care services under a registered nurse’s supervision.
Admission criteria:
- Must have a high school diploma or GED
- Apply for admission to the program
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Pass the admissions assessment
- Provide a valid ID and social security card
Tuition is $899 and does not include the cost of textbooks, supplies and the state certification exam.
- Website: http://www.nymedtraining.com/
- Address: 36-09 Main Street, 5th Floor, Flushing NY 11354
- Email: info@nymedtraining.com
- Phone: (718) -460-1717
- Fax: (718) -539-9655
New York Institute of Healthcare Careers
The Institute of Healthcare Careers offers a fast-track nurse aide program to prepare students for entry-level employment in long-term care. The intensive training prepares students for the state exam and their role as entry-level employees in the medical industry. The curriculum includes 120 hours of theory and hands-on instruction. Course topics include body structure and function, infection control, medical terminology, patients’ rights, laws and ethics, the role of the nurse aide, basic nursing skills, patient transfers, and safety and emergency procedures. Graduates will be prepared to sit the nurse aide exam to become certified nurse aides. The institute emphasizes compassionate care and offers affordable tuition, flexible payment plans, and convenient schedules.
Admission criteria:
- Must have a high school diploma or GED
- Apply for admission to the program
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Pass the admissions assessment
- Provide a valid ID and social security card
The school offers affordable training and flexible payment plans.
- Website: http://nyihc.com
- Address: 89-44 162nd St. Jamaica, NY 11432
- Phone: (718) 206-1750
- Fax: (718) 206-1753
- Email: fiadnyfl@aol.com
Amazing Grace CNA
Amazing Grace CNA is licensed by the New York State Education Department. The team of dedicated instructors prepares students for New York State Certification according to the state’s guidelines. The curriculum is a blend of theory, hands-on practical, and a supervised clinical experience at a long-term care facility. Areas of study include the role and responsibility of the nurse aide, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, safety and emergency procedures, infection control, personal care, patient transfers, and much more. At the conclusion of the program, students will receive a certificate of completion that will make them eligible to sit the state exam. Day, evening, and weekend schedules are available. Day classes meet Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm for 14 days. Evening classes meet Monday through Friday from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm for 19 days. Weekend classes meet Saturday and Sunday from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm for approximately 7 weekends. Students must complete a 30-hour internship.
Admission criteria:
- Must have a high school diploma or GED
- Apply for admission to the program
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Pass the admissions assessment
- Provide a valid ID and social security card
Tuition for the program is $800.
- Website: http://amazinggracetrainingschool.com/
- Address: 219-10 South Conduit Ave, Springfield Gardens, NY11413
- Phone: (718) 527-1563
Fordham Institute
Students complete the nursing assistant program at Fordham Institute to prepare for a career as a CNA in just 21 days. The program covers a total of 125 hours including 95 hours in the classroom for theory and on-site skills and 30 hours for an internship to demonstrate clinical skills in a local health care facility. The program is licensed by the New York State Education Department so graduates are eligible to sit the state certification exam to become a CNA. Day, evening and weekend schedules are available. The day program runs for 21 days and the weekend program is 10.5 weekends. Applicants do not need a high school diploma to enroll in the program.
Admission criteria:
- A high school diploma or GED (optional)
- Apply for admission to the program
- Must be at least 17 years of age
- Pass the admissions assessment
- Provide a valid government issued ID and social security card
- Provide a current COVID-19 vaccine card
Tuition costs $599 and includes free book rental if paid in full. The registration fee is $59. A flexible tuition payment plan is also available. Immediate job placement assistance is available for all students.
- Website: http://www.fordhaminstitute.com/
- Address: 98-27 Jamaica Ave Woodhaven NY 11421
- Phone: 718-480-1804
The City College of New York
The nurse aide program at the City College of New York is approved by New York State. It provides 130 hours of training in both classroom and clinical sites. The course hours include a 30-hour clinical internship at a local health care facility, which will be conducted during the final six weeks of the class. Some of the theoretical courses will be delivered online via Zoom and Google classroom. Coursework includes anatomy and physiology, basic life support, and fundamentals of patient care.
Admission criteria:
- Obtain medical clearance including a recent drug screen (within 2 weeks)
- Complete fingerprinting and a criminal history background check
- Must have PPE to wear at the clinical site
- Must have a high school diploma, GED, or HSE
- Attend a program information session
Tuition costs $1,235. Textbooks, Medical exam, Uniform, CPR certification and certification exam fee are not included.
- Website: https://www.ccny.cuny.edu/
- Address: 160 Convent Avenue New York, NY 10031
- Phone: 212.650.7000
Tia School of Allied Health
The nurse aide program at Tia School of Allied Health prepares students for entry-level employment in long-term care facilities. The curriculum covers 125 clock hours of theory and hands-on training. Hands-on training in the classroom will foster the development of skills needed to pass the exam. The clinical externship is designed for the application of those skills in a real-world setting. Course topics include the role and responsibility of the nurse aide, body structure and function, mental health concepts, basic nursing skills, infection control, measuring and recording vital signs, safety and emergency procedures, nutrition, and patient transfers. Graduates will be eligible to apply to sit for the nurse aide exam.
Admission criteria:
- A high school diploma or GED is recommended
- Apply for admission to the program
- Must be at least 17 years of age
- Pass the admissions assessment
- Provide a valid government issued ID and social security card
- Provide a record of up-to-date immunizations
Tuition for the program is $999. The cost of books and supplies are not included.
- Website: https://www.tiamedical.com/index.html
- Address: 377 Oak Street, Suite 101, Garden City, NY 11530
- Phone: (212) 564 – 2351
- Toll-Free: (800) 490 – 7341
- Email: info@tiamedical.com
Royal Learning Institute
The Nursing Assistant Program at Royal Learning Institute provides students with the skills for a career in the health care field. The curriculum covers 130 hours of theory and hands-on instruction in the classroom and at clinical sites. Students will participate in a 30-hour externship at a local health care setting. Areas of study include introductory curriculum and resident’s rights, basic nursing skills, personal care skills, mental health and social service needs, basic restorative services, clinical internship, and career development. Graduates of the program will receive a Certificate of Completion and be eligible to sit for the state nurse aide exam.
Admission criteria:
- A high school diploma or GED is recommended
- Apply for admission to the program
- Must be at least 17 years of age
- Pass the admissions assessment
- Provide a valid government issued ID and social security card
- Provide a record of up-to-date immunizations
The program cost of $1,200 includes tuition, books, and one set of uniforms.
- Website: https://www.rli.edu/
- Address: 254W 29th St, 2nd floor, New York, NY 10001
- Phone: 347-658-3774
Genesis Medical Training Center
Students enrolled in the nurse assistant program at Genesis Medical Training Center will be prepared for entry-level employment in long-term care. The curriculum will cover 125 clock hours – 95 hours of clinical knowledge in a classroom setting and 30 hours of clinical skills in an affiliated nursing home. Areas of study include fundamental of patient care techniques, basic nursing care skills, communication, infection control, safety and emergency procedures, resident’s rights, basic nursing skills, personal care skills, elimination procedures, skin care, transferring, positioning, turning methods, dressing, ambulating the person, range-of-motion exercises, signs and symptoms of common diseases. Graduates will be eligible to apply to sit for the nurse aide exam to become a certified nurse aide. Morning, evening, and weekend schedules are available.
Admission criteria:
- A high school diploma or GED is recommended
- Apply for admission to the program
- Must be at least 17 years of age
- Pass the admissions assessment
- Provide a valid government-issued ID and social security card
- Provide a record of up-to-date immunizations
The program cost of $925 includes tuition, registration, and books.
- Website: https://www.genesismedicaltraining.com/
- Address: 91-31 Queens Blvd, Suite 201, Elmhurst, NY 11373
- Phone: 718-747 – 8680
- Fax: 718-338 – 9870