CNA Classes & Nurse Aide Training Programs in Delaware

1. State-Approved CNA Schools & Training Providers in Delaware

All 36 approved regional and county Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Programs (NATCEPs) for Delaware are consolidated into the interactive directory below. Filter by county (3 counties/regions), program type, or search by city, ZIP code, or school name:

2. Delaware CNA Curriculum Breakdown, Admission Rules & Tuition Costs

In Delaware, prospective nurse aides must complete a state-approved 150 Hours (75 Clinical) NATCEP curriculum (consisting of 75 classroom/skills-lab hours and 75 supervised clinical hours), pass both components of the Prometric competency evaluation, and clear state criminal background screening prior to active placement on the Delaware Division of Health Care Quality.

• Classroom & Clinical Clock-Hour Split (150 Hours (75 Clinical)): Every accredited Delaware NATCEP curriculum includes at least 75 hours of classroom theory and mannequin skills-lab instruction (covering infection control, vital signs, medical terminology, resident rights, and body mechanics) followed by 75 hours of supervised hands-on clinical rotations in a licensed Delaware skilled nursing facility or hospital under a Registered Nurse instructor.
• Pre-Enrollment Screening Requirements in Delaware: Prior to starting clinical rotations, students must complete state fingerprint criminal background screening, submit a negative two-step TB skin test (PPD) or QuantiFERON blood test, provide immunization records, and pass a physical health clearance.
• Free Nursing Home Training & OBRA Tuition Reimbursement: While community colleges and vocational schools in Delaware typically charge $550 to $1,450 for tuition, many skilled nursing facilities listed in the table above sponsor tuition-free in-house CNA classes for new hires. Furthermore, under federal OBRA law (42 CFR § 483.152), any Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing facility in Delaware that hires you within 12 months of certification must reimburse your out-of-pocket course and exam costs.

3. Delaware CNA Certification Exam, Registry Lookup & Wage Outlook

Upon graduating from an approved Delaware training program, candidates register with Prometric to complete the two-part state competency examination: a multiple-choice written (or oral audio) knowledge test and a live clinical skills evaluation drawn from the 22 testable CNA clinical skills.

Once you pass both exam components, your active Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) credential is issued by the Delaware Division of Health Care Quality (Official DE Registry Portal ↗). Across Delaware, certified nurse aides earn a median wage of $20.21 per hour ($42,030 per year), ranging from $36,530 at the 10th percentile to $48,080+ at the 90th percentile in acute care hospitals and metropolitan health systems.

4. Frequently Asked Questions About CNA Classes in Delaware