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Pennsylvania CNA Requirements 2026: Hours and Exam

80 hours in a PDE-approved program, including 37.5 hours of supervised clinical experience (recommended schedule: 28.5 classroom, 14 lab, 37.5 clinical).

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Steps

  1. Choose a state-approved program.
  2. Complete the 80 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. Pennsylvania: https://www.pa.gov/content/dam/copapwp-pagov/en/education/documents/instruction/career-and-technical-education/nurse-aide-training-program/recommended%20time%20schedule.pdfOfficial
  2. Pennsylvania registry: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/education/programs-and-services/instruction/career-and-technical-education/nurse-aide-training-programOfficial
  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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