CNA Classes in Camden, NJ
Camden, NJ has 1 state-approved CNA training program in our directory. Every program below meets New Jersey's 90 hours training requirement and prepares you for the PSI Services LLC competency exam. New Jersey regulates CNAs through the NJ Department of Health (not the Board of Nursing, which regulates the separate CHHA credential), and contracts with PSI Services LLC for the competency exam — different from neighboring states that use Prometric or Credentia
Last updated June 2026 · 1 program listed
Programs in Camden
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State Required Hours
90 hours
Exam Vendor
PSI Services LLC
Compare CNA Programs in Camden
All 1 program side by side. Tuition and duration are as published by each school; call to confirm current cohort dates.
| Program | Tuition | Duration | Phone | Details |
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| Camden County College Certified Nurse Aide Program 200 N. Broadway | Call for pricing | 8 weeks | (856) 227-7200 | Details → |
- Camden County College
Certified Nurse Aide Program · 200 N. Broadway
- Tuition
- Call for pricing
- Duration
- 8 weeks
How Much Does CNA Training Cost in Camden?
Beyond tuition, plan for the state exam fee ($76 for skills + written exam combination, or $90 for skills + oral exam combination), the application/registry fee (Included in the PSI application packet; no separate state application fee), a background check, and uniforms or supplies. All in, total CNA training cost in New Jersey typically falls around $0 (employer-sponsored) to $1,500 (private program).
How to Become a CNA in Camden, NJ
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Confirm you meet the prerequisites and understand the credential
You must be at least 18, free of disqualifying convictions, and able to read and write English. Critically, understand that the Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) credential in New Jersey is regulated by NJ DOH and is different from the Certified Homemaker-Home Health Aide (CHHA), which is regulated by the NJ Board of Nursing. CNAs work in licensed facilities; CHHAs work in homes. The pathways are separate.
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Find a NJ DOH-approved Nurse Aide in Long Term Care Facilities Training Program (NATCEP)
Look for a state-approved 90-hour program. Approved programs are run by New Jersey's community college system (especially Bergen Community College, Brookdale, Camden County, Mercer County, Union County), the American Red Cross, nursing facility chains, and private career schools. Many NJ LTC operators in northern and central New Jersey sponsor training in exchange for a work commitment.
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Complete the 90-hour NATCEP training program
Pass all 90 hours, including 50 hours of classroom instruction and 40 hours of supervised clinical training in a licensed long-term care facility. Your program registers you with PSI for the competency exam.
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Complete NJ State Police and FBI background screening
Submit fingerprints through the NJ DOH IdentoGO process for both New Jersey State Police criminal background check and federal FBI fingerprint clearance. Processing usually takes 1 to 3 weeks. Disqualifying offenses include violent felonies, theft, fraud, sexual offenses, drug trafficking, and vulnerable-adult abuse.
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Schedule and pass the PSI competency exam
Submit your application through PSI's NJ Nurse Aide portal at njna.psiexams.com. The exam costs $76 for the skills + written combination or $90 for skills + oral. PSI testing inquiries: 877-774-4243. Schedule both portions at a PSI-approved New Jersey test center, typically within 2 to 4 weeks of program completion.
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Get listed on the New Jersey Nurse Aide Registry
Once you pass both exam portions and your background check clears, PSI transmits your results to NJ DOH and you are added to the NJ Nurse Aide Registry. You can verify your status at njna.psiexams.com. From that point you are authorized to work as a CNA in any NJ DOH-licensed long-term care facility, hospital, or other licensed healthcare setting.
Becoming a CNA in New Jersey
Becoming a CNA in New Jersey is procedurally distinctive because of two New Jersey-specific quirks. First, the Certified Nurse Aide credential is regulated by the New Jersey Department of Health (NJ DOH), Health Facilities Certification & Licensing — not by the New Jersey Board of Nursing. The Board of Nursing regulates a related but separate credential called the Certified Homemaker-Home Health Aide (CHHA), which is for in-home care work. The two credentials are commonly confused but follow completely different training, exam, and oversight pathways. If you want to work in a nursing home or hospital, you need the CNA credential; if you want to work in patients' homes through a home health agency, you need the CHHA credential.
Frequently Asked Questions: CNA Training in Camden
How many CNA training programs are available in Camden, NJ?
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Our directory lists 1 state-approved Certified Nurse Aide training program in Camden, NJ. All programs must meet New Jersey's minimum of 90 hours and prepare graduates to sit for the PSI Services LLC competency exam.
What is the fastest CNA program in Camden?
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Camden County College offers the shortest published program in Camden at 8 weeks. New Jersey requires 90 hours of state-approved training, so any accelerated program must compress the required hours into a shorter calendar window through full-time scheduling. Call (856) 227-7200 for current cohort start dates.
How do I become a CNA in Camden, NJ?
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To work as a CNA in Camden, you must meet a New Jersey-approved training program of at least 90 hours, pass the PSI Services LLC competency exam (Two-part exam: a written (or oral) knowledge test plus a hands-on skills evaluation administered by PSI), and clear a New Jersey State Police criminal background check plus federal FBI fingerprint clearance through the NJ DOH IdentoGO process. Most candidates complete the full process in 5–10 weeks (training 4–6 weeks, exam and registry 2–4 weeks).
Are there free CNA classes in Camden?
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No Camden program on our directory currently advertises free tuition, but many New Jersey nursing facilities pay for CNA training in exchange for a work commitment after certification. Ask local long-term care employers about employer-sponsored training programs, and check the American Red Cross and Job Corps for additional pathways.