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New Jersey CNA Requirements 2026: Hours and Exam

The NATCEP course is 90 hours: 50 classroom and 40 clinical, plus skills and written or oral exams and a background check.

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Steps

  1. Choose a state-approved program.
  2. Complete the 90 hours.
  3. Pass the state exam.
  4. Get listed on the state registry

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Checked 2026-10-22. HHA and PCA state requirements: pending.

Sources

  1. New Jersey: https://www.nj.gov/health/healthfacilities/certification-licensing/nurse-aide-pc-assistant/apply/Official
  2. New Jersey registry: https://www.nj.gov/health/healthfacilities/certification-licensing/nurse-aide-pc-assistant/apply/Official
  3. 42 CFR 483.152: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-42/chapter-IV/subchapter-G/part-483/subpart-D/section-483.152Official

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