The Division of Long Term Care Residents Protection is responsible for the training and testing programs for CNAs and for maintaining the CNA Registry. If you wish to work as a CNA in the State of Delaware, you must meet the requirements of the board.  If you meet the needed requirements, you may able to work as a certified nursing assistant (CNA) a long-term care facility.

State Contact Information for CNA Certification

Delaware CNA Registry
Division of Long Term Care Residents Protection
3 Mill Road, Suite #308
Wilmington, DE 19806
Phone: (302) 577-6661
Fax: (302)577-6672
Website

CNA Salary in Delaware

• Between $21,840 to $29,120
• $11.89 – $13.51 per hour typically (Hourly rate will increase by experience)

Delaware CNA Program & Training Information

A CNA training program in Delaware must be at least 150 hours divided equally between the CNA classes and the clinical component. Some state-approved training programs may differ in the number of hours in classroom and practical training.

Information in Delaware

It is important to know that state regulations change often.  This site is updated frequently, however, please double check all information with your states official government agency.  Links and contact information are provided for your convenience.

If an approved CNA wishes to work in Delaware they must first apply for reciprocity.  The applicant must contact the Delaware Nursing Assistant Registry to obtain a transfer/reciprocity form. A completed form must be submitted including a copy of a current registry certificate, along with proof of three-month full-time employment as a CNA. There is no fee to apply for reciprocity. If an applicant is from the State of Maryland, he or she must hold a current Geriatric Nursing Assistant certificate to be eligible for reciprocity.

Renewal in Delaware

To renew CNA Certification in Delaware:

(1) A pre-printed recertification form will be mailed out to the CNA 2-3 months prior to your expiration date. If you still do not receive any notice, you may obtain renewal form by contacting Delaware Nursing Assistant Registry or visit D&S Diversified Technologies.

(2) Requirements to be met:

• You must perform at least 64 hours of nursing care services for the last 24-month certification period.
• If your address or name has changed, please call the DE CNA Registry to report the change. If your name has changed, you must submit a copy of a legal document showing your name change.

(3) Completed form with required documents must be mailed to the address indicated in the form.

(4) If you have not worked at least 64 hours of nursing care services for the last 24-month certification period, you must re-take the State examination.

To renew Expired CNA Certification in Delaware:

(1) Contact Delaware Nursing Assistant Registry or visit D&S Diversified Technologies.

(2)  If the registry provide form, complete the form with required documents and fees. Mail the form to the address indicated in the form.

 

Delaware Approved CNA Training Programs

Delaware Skill Center
13th and Clifford Brown Walk
Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone #: (302) 654-5392
Fax #: (302) 654-9418
Night Office: (302) 654-5393
Website

• Consist of 263 hours of classroom and clinical training
• Course duration is 7 weeks

 

Tri-State Technical School
106 East Market Street
Laurel, DE 19956
Phone #: 302-280-6803
Fax #: 302-280-6804
Email address: tristatetechnicalschool@yahoo.com

• Cost is $1900
• Course duration is four (4) and half weeks

 

Poly Tech Adult Education
823 Walnut Shade Road
Woodside, DE 19980
Phone #: (302) 697-4545
Fax #: (302) 697-45
Email address: mary.wilt@polytech.k12.de.us
Website

• Cost is $1996 (books and state exam fee are not included)
• Consist of 232 hours of classroom and clinical training

 

Sussex Tech-Adult Education Division
17099 County Seat Hwy.
Georgetown, DE  19947
Phone #:(302) 856-9035
Fax #:  (302) 856-7875
Email address: admin@SussexTechTraining.net
Website

• Cost is 1,699 (books and materials are included)
• Consist of 150 hours of classroom and clinical training

 

New Castle County Vocational Technical School District-Adult Education Division
1417 Newport Road
Wilmington, DE 19804
Phone #: (302) 995-8000
Fax #: (302) 995-8038
Website

• No cost since its a public school

 

Beebe Medical Center School of Nursing
424 Savannah Road
Lewes, DE 19958
Phone #: 302-645-3251
Email address: schoolofnursing@bbmc.org
Website

• Estimated cost is $1,969 these includes:
  • Books
  • State Examination Fee
  • Application Fee
  • Non-refundable Registration
  • Enrollment Fee
  • Transcript Fee
  • Cash deposit for front door key and mailbox key
• Consist of 150 hours of classroom and clinical training

 

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