Care Training Academy

Our mission at Care Training Academy is to provide purposeful employment opportunities for Home Health Professionals who believe in being compassionate, reliable and pursuing excellence. We want to help you help people stay as independent and safe in their homes for as long as possible. We are committed to our mission and are excited for the possibility to help you make this mission a reality.

“Ready to Jump Start your New Career?
Become a Certified Home Health Aide Today!”

Becoming a Home Health Aide registered by the New Jersey Board of Nursing requires no previous experience but you must obtain professional training by a registered nurse. To become a Certified Home Health Aide or CHHA, documentation must be provided to show a minimum of 60 hours of classroom instruction and 16 hours of hands-on clinical instruction. Students must then pass a state exam issued by the Board of Nursing.

We offer employment assistance and career development at our skills and training facility.

Care Training Academy offers two flexible options for training, in person and online. We also offer CNA Bridge Course

  • 76 Hours of end to end training including 60 hours of Educational Training and 16 hours of hands on clinical instruction
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Must be a US citizen or eligible to work in the U.S.
  • Pass Competency Test issued by the state
  • Mandatory Attendance for the full required time.
  • Clear Criminal Background
  • Employment or Promise of Employment by an Accredited Home Care Agency.

In Person Classes: $450 (currently on hold due to COVID-19)

This includes the full 76 Hours of course instruction and clinicals, registration with Board of Nursing for enrollment, course materials, submission of all paperwork to BON, fingerprint scheduling, and help with your license application and license tracking.

Please note that an application fee is not included in your tuition.​

Online Classes: $325

Our online course is 60 hours of at home training which can be done on any computer or mobile device. You have a maximum of 6 weeks to complete your 60 hours of online coursework, we recommend 10 hours per week to keep yourself from falling behind.

Once that is complete our nurse will schedule a time for you to come in and complete your 16 hours of hands on clinical training. Our online classes also include registration with Board of Nursing for enrollment, course materials, submission of all paperwork to BON, fingerprint scheduling, and help with your license application and license tracking.

Please note that an application fee is not included in your tuition.

CNA-CHHA Bridge: $150

This certification is for CNA’s who wish to become a CHHA. This certification requires 10 of online classes and a final exam.

We also offer financing and support in completing the certification process for the Board of Nursing

Please note that an application fee is not included in your tuition.

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Additional Costs: BON License $80 (required), CPR Certification $30 (not required), Workbook for Course $30 (not required), BP/Stethoscope Kit $20 (not required). Scrubs which must be worn during in person classes (required, must purchase on your own).

Care Training Academy will consider employment for students once their course is complete and they have passed their exam. Students must go through the formal interview process to be considered.