Essex County

Certified Nursing Aides

Provided by American Institute of Professional Studies

Nursing Aides help care for physically or mentally ill, injured, disabled, or infirm individuals in hospitals, nursing care facilities, and mental health settings. Home health aides have duties that are similar, but they work in patients’ homes or residential care facilities. Nursing assistants and home health aides are among the occupations commonly referred to as direct care workers, due to their role in working with patients who need long-term care. The specific care they give depends on their specialty. C N A Program runs for 90 hours, 50 hours Classroom instruction and 40 hours of Clinical work.

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Program Information

  • Apprenticeship: No
  • Requires/Includes Externship/Internship: No
  • Eligible for Credential: Yes
  • Duration: 90 hours
  • In-Person/Virtual: IP
  • Category: Workforce Training

Occupation Details - Nursing Assistants

  • Median Salary: $38,200
  • Median Hourly Pay: $18.37
  • Number of Jobs (2023): 1,419,400
  • Job Outlook (2023-2033): 4%
  • Employment Change (2023-2033): 62,400
Source: Occupational employment data and wage estimates are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH). Latest data available as of May 2023. For the most current information, visit bls.gov/ooh.

Provider Information - American Institute of Professional Studies

The American Institute of Professional Studies provides education and training focused on career success in the fields of healthcare, business, and technology.

Contact Information
  • 862-240-1284
  • 24 Commerce St Suite 302, Newark, NJ 07102
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