CNA Program In New Jersey

• A candidate must be at least 18 years of age.
• Submit fingerprints and background check report.
• Must be physically and mentally fit.
• Aspirants must be fluent in English.
• Aspirants must be high school graduate or hold an equivalent degree.

The entire CNA course in the state of NJ consists of 90 hours which include 50 hours of classroom program and 40 hours of clinical program.

Vocational schools, colleges, and hospitals may charge somewhere around $400 – $1000 for the nursing assistant program. However, you may look for free program options by contacting the financial department of the college/institute.

One may expect to study the following topics:

• Basic human anatomy (physiology, psychology).
• First aid to patients with preliminary treatment.
• Nutrition and infection control.
• Verbal and non-verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic nursing skills.
• Medical terminology.
• Measurement of vital signs.
• Safety techniques.

Question 1 -Where can I get CNA classes in New Jersey?

Answer – Board of Nursing approved CNA classes are provided by various hospitals, colleges, nursing homes, red cross centers, high schools, clinics, retirement communities, etc.

Question 2 -Is there any criterion of reimbursement of CNA Program classes fee in New Jersey?

Answer- The healthcare facilities that recruit the nursing students within one year of their CNA certification must reimburse their entire program cost as mandated by the State Board of Nursing, New Jersey.

• CDM Institute Financial AssistanceCDM institute is one of the best options for nursing assistant program in New Jersey. It offers financial aid, basic skills and tuition assistance to the selected candidates. Several unemployment and Workforce offices along with federal government offer funds to this institute for offering program to the eligible students. The scholarships and grants are provided on the basis of annual family income and unemployment situation of the aspirant.

Some colleges and universities offer monetary aid to the financially weak students who reside in New Jersey. You can contact the organization/charitable groups in your local area to get detailed information about scholarship programs and requirements to be fulfilled to avail the benefits of these programs.

• New Jersey World Trade Center Scholarship FundThe Legislature established this scholarship program to give support to the dependent children of the state who were killed due to injuries or illness caused due to the terrorist attack in 2001. The amount of scholarship is not fixed; it may vary from year to year.  The students who want to apply for the scholarship must submit a complete application along with requisite documents by the deadline.

• Scholarships Offered by American Legion New Jersey Auxiliary Department The children/grandchildren of New Jersey veterans who are pursuing nursing education can avail this scholarship. The amount of fund varies each year.Eligibility Criteria:
  • The applicant must be a high school senior.
  • S/he should be enrolled as a full-time student at a 2-year college.
  • The applicant should be the descendant of veterans and resident of New Jersey.Contact Details:American Legion Auxiliary
    Department of New Jersey
    Address: 1540 Kuser Road, Suite A8, Hamilton, NJ 08619
    Phone No: (609) 581-9580
    Fax No: (609) 581-8429
    Website: http://www.alanj.org

• Burlington County CollegeThe college offers free program to the eligible candidates via grants provided by nationally recognized institutes.Contact Details:601 Pemberton Browns Mills Road
  Pemberton, New Jersey 08068
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• Workforce Development The Department of Labor and Workforce Development, New Jersey, offers a variety of programs for the unemployed candidates. For further information, you can contact the department at following address:Contact Details:Department of Labor and Workforce Development
  1 John Fitch Plaza, P.O. Box 110, Trenton, NJ 08625-0110
  Get Admissions Information

The Job Corps Center offers academic/vocational/career program for free to the eligible students. Selected candidates can also access other benefits including pay and allowances, housing, meals, wellness center, graduate benefits, and career counseling.

Contact Details:

Edison Job Corps Center
Address: 500 Plainfield Avenue, Edison, NJ 08817-2587
Phone No: (732) 985-4800
Fax No: (732) 985-8551
Website: http://edison.jobcorps.gov

Workforce Advantage Nurse Aide Program
Address: 66 Elmora Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ 07202

• Jersey Coast Chapter
  Address: 1540 West Park Avenue, Ocean, NJ 07712
  Phone No: (732) 493-9100

• Southern Shore Chapter
  Address: 850 North Franklin Boulevard, Pleasantville, NJ 08232
  Phone No: (609) 646-8330

• South Jersey Chapter
  Address: 3 Parke Place Boulevard, Sewell, NJ 08080
  Phone No: (856) 256-8300

• Southwestern Chapter
  Address: 5425 Rt. 70 West Pennsauken, NJ 08109
  Phone No: (856) 365-7100
  Website: http://www.redcross.org/nj/camden

Question: What are the eligibility criteria to apply for the American Legion Auxiliary – Department of New Jersey:  Past Presidents’ Parley Scholarship Program of Nursing?

Answer: The descendants of veterans, grandchildren/children of veterans, divorced veterans who reside in New Jersey and pursing nursing study can apply for the scholarship. In order to qualify, the applicant must be a high school senior and enrolled at a 2-year college.