Pennsylvania CNA Information - Requirements, Salary, Training, Renewal and Reciprocity

Certified Nursing Assistants are highly neededaddress indicated in the form.
throughout the State. To be included in state's nurseState Contact Information for CNA Certifications
aide registry, one must follow the regulations set byFor more detailed information contact them at:
Pennsylvania Department of Health Nurse AideDivision of Nursing Care Facilities
Registry. There are many work opportunities awaitingRoom 526, Health & Welfare Building
for those qualified CNAs who wish to work in625 Forster Street
Pennsylvania.Harrisburg, PA 17120
Requirements to work as a CNA in PennsylvaniaToll Free #: 800-852-0518
- Has an active CNA certificationPhone #: 717-787-1816
- A good standing employment recordPennsylvania Department of Health Nurse Aide
- Good record during criminal background checkRegistry
- Physically equippedManaged by Pearson VUE
Salary Average for Certified Nursing Assistant inP.O. Box 13785
PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PA 19101-3785
- Between $21,000 to $33,000Toll Free #: (800) 852-0518
- $8.65 - $10.87 per hour typically (Hourly rate willLackawanna College - Continuing Education
increase by experience)Main Campus - Scranton
Training program criteria in PennsylvaniaScranton, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania CNA training program must have at least- Cost is $2595 plus books and fees
120 hours or more both classroom and clinical training.- Consist 200 hours of classroom and clinical training.
Some state - approved training programs may differSchuylkill Technology Center
when it comes to number of hours in classroom andMar Lin PA
practical training.- Cost is $1250 (Includes book, CPR certification, pin, &
Renewing Certification in the State of Pennsylvaniafee for state examination)
To renew CNA Certification in Pennsylvania:- Consist 140 hours of classroom and clinical training.
(1) A pre-printed re-certification form will be mailed out- Five to Eleven Weeks of Training
to the CNA 2- 3 months prior to your expiration date. IfBeaver County Career and Technology Center
you still do not receive any notice, you may obtainMonaca, PA 15061
renewal form by contacting Pennsylvania Nurse Aide- Costs is $515
Registry or visiting the State Registry's website.- Consist 135 hours of classroom (85) and clinical (50)
(2) Requirement for renewal is that you must havetraining
worked and be paid for at least 8 hours for anySteel Center Area Vocational Technical School
nursing or nursing related duties in the past 2 years.Jefferson Hills, PA
(3) Completed form with required documents and fees- Cost is $600
must be mailed to the address indicated in the form.- Consist 150 hours of classroom and clinical training
To renew Expired CNA Certification in Pennsylvania:- Nine weeks of training
(1) Contact Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Registry.Northampton Community College
(2) If registry provide form, completed form withBethlehem, PA
required documents and fees must be mailed to the- Cost is $900
address indicated in the form.- Consist 128 hours of classroom and clinical training
Applying for Reciprocity in PennsylvaniaSun Area Technical Institute
If an approved CNA moves to Pennsylvania from theirNew Berlin, PA
home state, applicant must contact Pennsylvania- Cost is $852 includes tuition, textbooks and state
registry to obtain reciprocity form. He or She mustexam fee
have current and active certification and be listed good- Consist 150 hours of classroom (100) and clinical (50)
standing in his or her home state. Completed form withtraining.
required documents and fees must be mailed to the