CNA Classes in Newark, DE

How Much Does CNA Training Cost in Newark?

Beyond tuition, plan for the state exam fee (Approximately $100–$120 total for both portions (check Prometric's current Delaware fee schedule)), the application/registry fee (Delaware Board of Nursing CNA application fee (typically $20–$50)), a background check, and uniforms or supplies. All in, total CNA training cost in Delaware typically falls around $0 (employer-sponsored) to $1,500 (private program).

How to Become a CNA in Newark, DE

1. 1

   Confirm you meet the prerequisites

   You must be at least 16, free of disqualifying convictions under Delaware Board of Nursing rules, and able to read and write English. There is no formal high school diploma requirement, but most training programs require basic English literacy.

2. 2

   Find a Delaware Board of Nursing-approved training program

   Look for a 75-hour state-approved program. Approved programs are offered at Delaware Technical Community College, the American Red Cross, nursing facilities, and private career schools. The program must include the federal-minimum 75 hours with at least 16 hours of supervised clinical experience.

3. 3

   Complete the 75-hour training program

   Pass all classroom modules, demonstrate the required clinical skills, and obtain your program completion documentation. Your program registers you with Prometric for the competency exam.

4. 4

   Complete SBI and FBI background screening

   Submit fingerprints to the Delaware State Bureau of Identification (SBI) for both state and federal FBI background checks. Disqualifying offenses include violent felonies, theft, fraud, sexual offenses, and vulnerable-adult abuse. Plan 1 to 3 weeks for processing.

5. 5

   Schedule and pass the Prometric competency exam

   Apply through Prometric's Delaware nurse aide portal and schedule both the written/oral knowledge test and the skills evaluation. You must pass both portions to be added to the Delaware CNA Registry.

6. 6

   Get listed on the Delaware CNA Registry

   Once you pass both exam portions and your background check clears, Prometric transmits your results to the Delaware Board of Nursing and you are added to the state CNA Registry, accessible through the Delaware Professional Regulation online verification system. You can then begin working as a CNA in any Delaware licensed healthcare facility.

Becoming a CNA in Delaware

Becoming a CNA in Delaware is one of the more streamlined pathways on the East Coast — the state sticks with the federal 75-hour training minimum rather than imposing a state-specific addition, so full-time candidates can typically complete their program in 4 to 6 weeks. Delaware Technical Community College runs the largest network of approved training programs, often at modest tuition rates for state residents, and the American Red Cross operates additional programs in the Wilmington area. Several long-term care facilities also sponsor CNA training in exchange for a post-certification work commitment.

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