CNA & HHA Classes Near Valley Stream, NY
Diva Training Institute is your neighboring healthcare school — a short LIRR ride from Valley Stream to Lynbrook, with morning CNA classes and evening HHA classes.
Train close to home in Valley Stream
Valley Stream and Lynbrook are neighbors on the South Shore of Nassau County, and our school sits just down the LIRR line at 300 Merrick Road, Suite 205, Lynbrook. That means Valley Stream residents can train for a healthcare career without a long commute into the city.
We offer two in-person programs: a 4-week CNA program with morning classes, and a 3-week HHA program with afternoon/evening classes for students who work or have family duties during the day.
Pick the program that fits your schedule
CNA (Certified Nursing Aide)
- 4 weeks · 125 hours (95 classroom + 30 clinical)
- Mon–Fri, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
- Tuition, registration and Prometric exam fee included
- Scrubs ($25) and textbook ($50) sold separately
- Payment plans available
HHA (Home Health Aide)
- 3 weeks · 83 hours (75 classroom + 8 clinical)
- Mon–Fri, 3:30 PM – 9:00 PM
- Registration ($59), books ($50) and uniform ($25) sold separately
- Priority placement assistance through Diva Multicare Services Inc.
- Payment plans available
All classes are in-person at our Lynbrook campus — we do not offer online or virtual classes. Current start dates are always listed on our Enroll page.
A local pathway from classroom to career
Our affiliated home health agency, Diva Multicare Services Inc., is a licensed, bonded and insured NYS agency with locations in Valley Stream and Rosedale. HHA graduates of Diva Training Institute receive priority placement assistance through the agency. As required by NYS regulations, we cannot guarantee a job to any student or graduate, but our team supports your job search from day one.
What Valley Stream students say
“Very helpful polite and courteous i would recommend anyone”
Melinda Williams · Google review“Wonderful school I would recommend anyone to go to this school the teachers the staff are so pleasant very clean environment. Patient the best.”
Desire Xbeautybar · Google reviewGetting from Valley Stream to Lynbrook
- Train: take the LIRR from Valley Stream toward Lynbrook, then walk about 8 minutes to 300 Merrick Road.
- Bus: NICE Bus N4 runs along Merrick Road toward Jamaica or Freeport; the nearest stop, Neimann Ave / Merrick, is a 2-minute walk from the school.
- Drive: street parking is available near the school.
Address: 300 Merrick Road, Suite 205, Lynbrook, NY 11563 · 516-283-2511 · 631-346-6071
Frequently asked questions
Are there CNA classes near Valley Stream, NY?
Yes. Diva Training Institute is a NYS-licensed school in neighboring Lynbrook, NY. CNA classes run Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM, in person at 300 Merrick Road, Suite 205.
Can I take evening classes?
Our HHA (Home Health Aide) program meets Monday through Friday, 3:30 PM to 9:00 PM. CNA classes are held during the day, 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM.
How much do the programs cost?
CNA is $993 all-inclusive, covering tuition, registration and the Prometric exam fee. HHA is $599 tuition; the registration fee ($59), books ($50) and uniform ($25) are sold separately. Payment plans are available for both.
Will you help me find a job after graduation?
We provide placement assistance to CNA and HHA graduates, and HHA graduates receive priority placement assistance through our affiliated agency, Diva Multicare Services Inc. Per NYS regulations, we cannot guarantee a job.
Need home care for a family member?
Our affiliated agency, Diva Multicare Services Inc., is a licensed, bonded and insured NYS home health care agency serving Rosedale, Valley Stream, and the surrounding Long Island and NYC area. Services include home health aides, nursing care, physical therapy, and personal care assistance for private-pay clients.
Ready to start your healthcare career?
Seats are limited each cohort. Check the latest start dates and reserve your spot, or call us with any questions.