CNA & HHA Training for Queens & NYC Residents
Skip the long commute. Our NYS-licensed school in Lynbrook is about 35 minutes direct from Penn Station and roughly 10 minutes from Jamaica on the LIRR.
Healthcare training just outside the city
Many of our students travel to Lynbrook from Queens and across New York City. The trip is simple: our campus at 300 Merrick Road, Suite 205, Lynbrook is an 8-minute walk from Lynbrook LIRR station, and the M-F class schedule fits typical commutes.
How to get here from NYC
| From | How |
|---|---|
| Penn Station (Manhattan) | LIRR Long Beach Branch, about 35 minutes direct to Lynbrook |
| Jamaica Station (Queens) | LIRR to Lynbrook, about 10 minutes |
| Subway riders | Take the E, J or Z to Jamaica, transfer to the LIRR Long Beach Branch and ride to Lynbrook, then walk about 8 minutes |
| By bus | NICE Bus N4 runs Merrick Road toward Jamaica or Freeport; stop at Neimann Ave / Merrick (2-minute walk) |
Check the LIRR schedule for current train times.
Choose morning CNA or evening HHA
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.
Rosedale and Southeast Queens connection
Our affiliated agency, Diva Multicare Services Inc., operates in Rosedale, Queens and Valley Stream, so HHA graduates from Queens can get priority placement assistance close to home. Jobs cannot be guaranteed under NYS regulations, but we are here to support your search.
A student’s view
“A professional learning environment. The professor is really there for you every step of the journey.”
Tara Starz Creations · Google reviewFrequently asked questions
How far is your school from Queens and NYC?
Diva Training Institute is about 35 minutes direct from Penn Station and roughly 10 minutes from Jamaica Station on the LIRR Long Beach Branch, plus an 8-minute walk from Lynbrook station.
Do you offer CNA classes for people living in Queens?
Yes. Many students commute from Queens. CNA classes run Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM, in person in Lynbrook.
Do you have evening classes?
Our HHA program meets Monday through Friday, 3:30 PM to 9:00 PM, for 3 weeks.
How much does it cost?
CNA is $993 all-inclusive. HHA is $599 tuition with registration, books and uniform sold separately. Payment plans are available.
Are classes online?
No. All CNA, HHA, CPR and In-Service classes are in person at our Lynbrook, NY campus.
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.