New Jersey CNA Certification Information
The New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services (NJDHSS) is responsible for ensuring the quality care services that of a CNA. They also help in carrying out the regulations implemented by federal law (OBRA) to protect the residents in long term care facilities.
State Contact Information for CNA Certification
Certification Program
New Jersey Department of Health & Senior Services (NJDHSS)
PO Box 367
Trenton, NJ 08625-0367
Phone #: (609) 292-7837
Toll-free in NJ: 1-800-367-6543
Email address: ltc@doh.state.nj.us
Website
CNA Salary in New Jersey
- Between $23,258 to $37,554
- $10 per hour typically (Hourly rate will increase by experience)
New Jersey CNA Programs & Training Information
New Jersey CNA training program must have 90 hours training, consisting of 50-classroom hours and 40 clinical hours combined. Some state-approved training programs may differ when in the number of hours in classroom and practical training.
Information in New Jersey
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 New Jersey from their home state, the applicant must contact the New Jersey Nurse Aide Registry to obtain a transfer/reciprocity form. To complete the form and applicant needs to: (1) submit completed training and competency program (2) have a good standing status which means he or she has not been convicted of any crimes and has no documented findings of abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property on that state’s registry (3) have no criminal background during investigation application and (4) contact PearsonVue Customer Care at 1-800-274-5984 for more information.
Renewal in New Jersey
To renew CNA Certification in New Jersey:
(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 New Jersey Nurse Aide Registry or visiting the State Registry’s website.
(2) Requirements to be met:
- Have a current, valid, nurse aide certificate;
- Have been employed performing nursing or nursing-related services for at least seven (7) hours for pay within the past 24 months
- Your certificate has not been revoked or suspended; and
- Complete a criminal history check with fingerprinting prior to the certification expiration date.
(3) Completed form with required documents and fees must be mailed to the address indicated in the form.
To renew Expired CNA Certification in New Jersey:
(1) Contact New Jersey Nurse Aide Registry.
(2) If registry provide form, completed form with required documents and fees must be mailed to the address indicated in the form.
New Jersey Approved CNA Programs
Hudson County Community College
70 Sip Avenue
Jersey City, New Jersey 07306
Phone #: 201-714-7100
Email address: admissions@hccc.edu
Website
- Cost is $1161 includes:
- Licensing Test
- Application Fee
- Consist 90 hours of classroom (50) and clinical (40) training.
Essex County College
Main Campus
303 University Avenue
Newark, NJ 07102
Phone #: 973 877-3000 (Main)
Phone #: 973-877-3100 (Admissions)
West Essex Campus
730 Bloomfield Avenue West
Caldwell, NJ 07006
Phone #: 973-877-3175 (Academic Programs)
Phone #: 973-877-6590 (Enrollment Services)
Website
- Consist 90 hours of classroom and clinical training.
Atlantic Cape Community College
Mays Landing Campus
5100 Black Horse Pike
Mays Landing, NJ 08330-2699
Phone #: (609) 343-5000 or (609) 625-1111, ext. 5000
Fax #: (609) 343-4921
Charles D. Worthington Atlantic City Campus
1535 Bacharach Blvd.
Atlantic City, NJ 08401-448
Phone #: (609) 343-4878
Fax #: (609) 343-4872
Cape May County Campus
341 Court House-South Dennis Rd.
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
Phone #: (609) 463-3958 or 463-4774, ext. 3958
Fax #: (609) 463-3958 or 463-4774, ext. 3958
Email address: accadmit@atlantic.edu
Website
- Cost is $1895 includes:
- Tuition
- Materials
- Laboratory
- Consist 90 hours of classroom (50) and clinical (40) training.
Moe Shea Corporation Vocational Institute
3rd Street Suite 202
Bordentown New Jersey 08505
Phone #: 609) 324-9911
Fax #: (609) 324-9923
Email Address: contactus@moeshea.com
Website
- Cost is $1070
- Consist 90 hours of classroom (50) and clinical (40) training
Bergen Community College
(Division of Continuing Education, Corporate and Public Sector Training)
Main Campus
400 Paramus Road
Paramus, NJ 07652
Phone #: 201-612-5473
Email address: bmilo@bergen.edu
- Cost is $1250
- Consist 90 hours of classroom (50) and clinical (40) training
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