CNA Programs in Connecticut

Do you need a job that provides you with an excellent starting salary and an abundance of emotional rewards in Connecticut? If so, a career as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is for you.

Requirements to Become a CNA in Connecticut

While there is a high demand for these trained professionals in Connecticut, you must obtain the proper training first. The training program you choose must be approved by the Connecticut Department of Public Health.

Upon completion of your program, you will need to schedule an appointment to sit for the state's CNA exam administered by Prometric. You must pass this exam before you can obtain certification. There is a small fee for the CNA exam, which is nonrefundable if you do not pass.

If you do pass the test, you will be placed on the state's registry as a CNA who is eligible to work.

State-Approved CNA Programs in Connecticut

There are many excellent nursing schools in Connecticut that offer CNA programs for aspiring Certified Nursing Assistants, and the top ones include:

1. Manchester Community College

   60 Bidwell St, Manchester, CT 06040 (860) 512-3000

2. Middlesex Community College

   100 Training Hill Rd, Middletown, CT 06457 (860) 343-5800

3. Charter Oak State College

   55 Paul Manafort Senior Dr, New Britain, CT 06053 (860) 515-3800

4. New Haven Job Corps Center

   455 Wintergreen Ave, New Haven, CT 06515 (203) 397-3775

5. Three Rivers Community College

   574 New London Turnpike, Norwich, CT 06360 (860) 215-9016

6. Naugatuck Valley Community College

   750 Chase Pkwy, Waterbury, CT 06708 (203) 575-8000

7. Stone Academy

   560 Saw Mill Rd, West Haven, CT 06516 (860) 569-0618

8. Quinebaug Valley Community College

   742 Upper Maple St, Danielson, CT 06239 (860) 932-4000

9. Asnuntuck Community College

   170 Elm St, Enfield, CT 06082 (860) 253-3000

10. Tunxis Community College

    271 Scott Swamp Rd, Farmington, CT 06032 (860) 773-1300

CNA Job Outlook and Salary in Connecticut

There is a good demand of CNAs in Connecticut. Overall employment of CNAs in the state is projected to grow 6.6% from 2018 to 2028. CNAs in Connecticut are some of the highest-paid nursing assistants in the country, with median salaries being $43,050 per year.

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

Connecticut Nurse Aide Registry

The Connecticut Department of Public Health has partnered with Prometric Inc. to develop and administer the nurse aide competency exam and oversee the certified nursing assistant registry.