HOME HEALTH AIDE TRAINING
For applicants with a valid, active New Jersey CNA certificate. This 12-hour bridge builds on your nurse aide training as you work toward New Jersey CHHA certification.
CLASS SCHEDULE
Dates reflect the current class calendar. Admissions will confirm availability, required attendance, and the full schedule before enrollment.
You must hold a valid, active New Jersey CNA certificate to enroll. The program includes 10 hours of online learning and a 2-hour in-person skills lab, with a separate final examination. Completing the bridge does not automatically grant CHHA certification; the Board of Nursing reviews your certification application.
YOUR PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
A two-week pathway that builds on your active CNA certification.
Before you begin
Admissions reviews your active New Jersey CNA certificate and enrollment requirements.
Online · 10 hours
Complete online CHHA coursework to prepare for care in the home setting.
In person · 2 hours
Practice home health aide skills with instructor guidance.
After training
Complete the separate final exam and follow the Board of Nursing certification application steps.
TUITION & PAYMENTS
Includes the $100 registration fee. State certification or reinstatement fees and personal expenses are separate.
Review your initial payment and due dates in your enrollment agreement before completing enrollment.
Compare tuition and payment details ↗THE CAREER
Help clients with personal care and everyday activities while following a registered nurse’s care plan.
CHHAs work through home health and health care service agencies, and may also work in assisted living and other approved care settings.
The role centers on supporting clients’ daily needs and independence, often in their own homes.
Employment depends on certification status, employer requirements, and available positions. Read New Jersey’s role and certification guidance ↗
Start an application so our admissions team can review your information, confirm eligibility, and share current schedules and enrollment details.
Application, enrollment, and payment steps are handled through our student admissions system. Applying does not guarantee admission or certification.
Start your applicationThis tuition applies to classes starting January 1, 2027 onward. Existing signed agreements retain their agreed charges. The published program fee includes a non-refundable $100 registration fee. Review the itemized charges in your enrollment agreement before signing. State certification fees and other personal expenses are separate. Your enrollment agreement lists your charges and payment dates.
GOOD TO KNOW
See the current class schedule on this page. Admissions will confirm availability, required attendance dates, and session times before enrollment.
You must hold a valid, active New Jersey CNA certificate. Admissions will review it before enrollment.
The two-week pathway includes 10 hours of online coursework and a two-hour in-person skills lab, followed by a separate final examination.
Tuition is $249, including a $100 registration fee. State certification fees and personal expenses are separate. Your enrollment agreement lists the initial amount and payment due dates.
No. After completing the bridge requirements, you must complete the Board of Nursing’s CHHA certification application process.
Contact admissions before enrolling if you have a conflict. Required skills training must be completed; admissions can explain the applicable makeup requirements.
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