CNA Classes & Programs in Massachusetts
The role of certified nursing assistants (CNAs), also known as nurse aides or nursing assistants, is a popular entry-level position in nursing. Many CNAs learn about the nursing profession during their time as assistants and then go on to become licensed practical nurses or registered nurses. Main job duties include helping patients with their daily activities like eating and bathing, taking vital signs, answering call lights and sanitizing rooms. Training programs for nurse aides are quick to complete and less expensive than practical nursing or RN programs, making this an excellent entry point to a career in nursing. CNAs in Massachusetts earn an average annual salary of $32,370, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Choosing the Best CNA Programs in Massachusetts
In order to secure a job as a CNA, aspiring nurse aides must complete a state-approved training program and pass a certification exam. CNA training programs are offered at many community colleges and technical schools across the state, as well as in some nursing homes and medical facilities. For more information about admissions requirements for CNA programs in Massachusetts, please visit our CNA Training Programs Admissions page.
- Program Length: CNA training programs vary in length and can take anywhere from 4 to 12 weeks to complete. CNA training programs include a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on clinical practice under the supervision of an LPN or RN.
- Program Cost: The cost of CNA training varies from school to school, but generally includes tuition, lab fees, textbooks, uniforms, certification exam fees and the cost of TB testing and a criminal background check. As one example of program costs, the Nursing Assistant Program at Mass Bay Community College in Framingham costs $1,130 in tuition in 2019, plus an additional $242 for uniform, stethoscope, textbook, and CPR certification.
- Board Approved Programs: The Massachusetts Department of Public Health manages the Nurse Aid Registry Program, which reviews CNA training programs, oversees the CNA competency exam and maintains a registry of nurse aides licensed to work in Massachusetts. The Nurse Aide Registry Program also offers a list of state-approved training programs on their website. To learn more, check out the CNA certification requirements for Massachusetts.
- Online/In-Person Options: While most CNA programs in Massachusetts are traditional on-campus programs, some schools offer a hybrid format for their CNA training programs in which the classroom portion is offered online and the clinical practice portion is taught in-person in a medical facility. Online courses offer students the flexibility of taking classes on their own schedules and the convenience of completing assignments and attending lectures from home.
2021 List of CNA Classes in Massachusetts
To get a feel for the CNA curriculum in Massachusetts, see our list of classes and courses available in the state:
Amesbury, MA
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Home Health Care Connection CNA Programs
| 110 Haverhill Rd Ste. 378 Amesbury, MA 01913 (978) 660-6916 |
Attleboro, MA
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International Health Care Training & Services CNA Programs | 2 2nd St Attleboro, MA 02703 (508) 446-4050 |
Bedford, MA
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Middlesex Community College CNA Programs | 591 Springs Rd Bedford, MA 01730 (781) 280-3200 |
Braintree, MA
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American Red Cross- Braintree CNA Programs
| 140 Wood Rd. Braintree, MA 01284 (978) 289-3400 |
Brockton, MA
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Jodamax CNA Programs
| 1106 Main Street, Suite 201 Brockton, MA 02301 (508) 510-5890 |
K&K Healthcare Training Center CNA Programs | 471 Prospect St Brockton, MA 02301 (508) 584-2805 |
Cambridge, MA
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Rindge School of Technical Arts CNA Programs
| 459 Broadway Cambridge, MA 02138 (617) 349-6630 |
Chicopee, MA
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Westover Job Corps Center CNA Programs
| 103 Johnson Rd Chicopee, MA 01022 (800) 733-5627 |
Danvers, MA
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North Shore Community College CNA Programs | 1 Ferncroft Rd Danvers, MA 01923 (978) 762-4000 |
Devens, MA
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Shriver Job Corps Center CNA Programs
| 270 Jackson Rd Devens, MA 01434 (978) 784-2600 |
Dorchester, MA
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Boston Healthcare Institute CNA Programs
| 344 Talbot Ave Suite 201 Dorchester, MA 02124 (617) 282-0479 |
Dracut, MA
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Three Dimensions Health Services CNA Programs
| 1934 Lakeview Ave # 14 Dracut, MA 01826 (978) 735-4451 |
Easton, MA
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American Red Cross- Easton CNA Programs
| 16 Belmont St. Easton, MA 02375 (508) 238-0628 |
Fall River, MA
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Bristol Community College CNA Programs
| 777 Elsbree St Fall River, MA 02720 (508) 678-2811 |
Coastal Career Academy CNA Programs
| 288 Plymouth Ave # 14 Fall River, MA 02721 (508) 536-5366 |
Fitchburg, MA
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Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School Adult education school CNA Programs
| 1050 Westminster St Fitchburg, MA 01420 (978) 345-9200 |
The Fieldstone School CNA Programs | 76 Summer Street #025 Fitchburg, MA 01420 (508) 752-0778 |
Framingham, MA
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Metrowest Healthcare Academy CNA Programs
| 100 Concord Street 2nd Floor 2A Framingham, MA 01702 (508) 872-5973 |
Gardner, MA
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American Red Cross- Gardner CNA Programs
| 34 Pearly Lane Gardner, MA 01440 (978) 537-3339 |
Mount Wachusett Community College CNA Programs | 444 Green St Gardner, MA 01440 (978) 632-6600 |
Greenfield, MA
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Greenfield Community College CNA Programs
| 270 Main Street Greenfield, MA 01301 (413) 775-1661 |
Lawrence, MA
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American Red Cross- Lawrence CNA Programs
| 60 Island St. Lawrence, MA 01840 (617) 588-4133 |
Notre Dame Education Center CNA Programs | 354 Merrimack St # 210 Lawrence, MA 01843 (978) 682-6441 |
Lynn, MA
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Lynn Vocational Tech Institute CNA Programs | 80 Neptune Blvd Lynn, MA 01902 (781) 477-7431 |
Spectrum Healthcare Training CNA Programs
| 330 Lynnway suite 112 Lynn, MA 01901 (781) 593-3900 |
Malden, MA
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Academy for Healthcare Training CNA Programs | 77 Salem St Malden, MA 02148 (617) 777-3644 |
Milford, MA
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Metrowest Healthcare Academy CNA Programs
| 208 Main Street, Suite 112 Milford, MA 01757 (508) 872-5973 |
North Grafton, MA
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Grafton Job Corps Center CNA Programs
| 100 Pine St North Grafton, MA 01536 (508) 887-7300 |
Peabody, MA
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American Red Cross- Peabody CNA Programs
| 85 Lowell St. Peabody, MA 01968 (617) 588-4133 |
Plymouth, MA
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Life Care Center of Plymouth CNA Programs | 94 Obery St Plymouth, MA 02360 (508) 747-9800 |
Springfield, MA
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American Red Cross- Springfield CNA Programs
| 150 Brookdale Ave. Springfield, MA 01104 (413) 442-1506 |
Springfield Technical Community College CNA Programs | 1 Armory Square Springfield, MA 01105 (413) 781-7822 |
Springfield Technical Community College CNA Programs | 1 Armory Square Springfield, MA 01105 (413) 781-7822 |
Springfield Technical Community College CNA Programs | 1 Armory Square Springfield, MA 01105 (413) 781-7822 |
Springfield Technical Community College CNA Programs | 1 Armory Square Springfield, MA 01105 (413) 781-7822 |
Wakefield, MA
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Health and Home Care Training Center CNA Programs | 591 North Ave Wakefield, MA 01880 (781) 222-5500 |
Waltham, MA
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Medical Career Center, Inc. -Waltham CNA Programs
| 267 Moody Street Suite 205 Waltham, MA 02453 (781) 894-2515 |
Wellesley Hills, MA
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MassBay Community College CNA Programs
| 50 Oakland Street Wellesley Hills, MA 02481 (781) 239-3000 |
Worcester, MA
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3DIMENSIONS Health Services CNA Programs
| 61 Harvard St Worcester, MA 01609 (508) 799-9786 |
American Red Cross- Worcester CNA Programs
| 2000 Century Dr. Worcester, MA 01606 (508) 595-3715 |
Medical Career Center-Worcester CNA Programs
| 70 James Street Suite 139-A Worcester, MA 02453 (508) 754-1208 |
Peak Medical Academy CNA Programs | 2nd Floor, 38 Front St Worcester, MA 01608 (508) 753-8302 |
Quinsigamond Community College CNA Programs | 670 W Boylston St Worcester, MA 01606 (508) 853-2300 |
Quinsigamond Community College CNA Programs | 670 W Boylston St Worcester, MA 01606 (508) 853-2300 |
The Fieldstone School CNA Programs | 90 Madison Street Suite 200 Worcester, MA 01608 (508) 752-0778 |
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