Red Cross CNA Classes in MA

As we all are aware that, the students desiring to become certified nursing aides should go through a federally approved CNA program according to the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA), 1987. The students willing to go for CNA training Massachusetts should go for a CNA program approved by Office of Health and Human Services, Massachusetts.

As it is mandatory, the CNA training program of Massachusetts should be of 75 hours duration. The CNA program includes both classroom instruction and clinical hands on experience. The main subjects that are covered in the CNA program are basic nursing skills, infection control, restorative services, patients’ rights and others. With this, the students also get opportunity to work under the supervision of a nurse educator, thus practicing the skills perfectly.

After the CNA program, the students are required to appear for the certification examination held by the state. The exam is mandatory to get the certification. The exam has two parts i.e. written and performance tests. On successful completion of exam, the students get their names placed in Massachusetts Nurse Aide Registry.

The students facing financial constraints can also apply for financial scholarship, grants and resources to meet their CNA training costs. Even long term care units sponsor deserving students with their tuition fees, text books and others, provided students or nurse aides agree to work in the facility after the completion of trainings.

Any individual willing to attend these certified nurse aide programs, can attend programs through The program can be attended through various nursing schools, community and vocational institutes, trade schools, technical institutes and long term care facilities.

CNA Training program Schools in Massachusetts:

Community Action Inc. – Haverhill
145 Essex Street, Haverhill, MA 01832

Health Care Training Services (HCTS) C.N.A. Class – Fall River
657 Quarry Street, Fall River, Massachusetts 02723

Bunker Hill Community College – Boston
250 New Rutherford Ave, Boston, MA 02129

Cape Cod Community College Nurse Aide Course – West Barnstable
2240 Iyannough Road, West Barnstable, Massachusetts 02668

Springfield Technical Community College
One Armory Square, Suite 1, Springfield, MA 01102

North-Shore Community College Nursing Assistant Course – Danvers
1 Ferncroft Road, Danvers, Massachusetts 01923

Bristol Community College – Fall River
777 Elsbree Street, Fall River, MA 02720

Bristol Community College Nurse Aide Program – New Bedford
188 Union Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts 02740

Bristol Community College – Attleboro
135 County Street, Attleboro, MA 02703

American Red Cross Nurse Aide Training – Cambridge Headquarters, Central
139 Main Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02142

American Red Cross Nurse Assistant Program – North, Peabody
85 Lowell Street, Peabody, MA 01960

American Red Cross CNA Program – North, Melrose
786 Main Street, Melrose, Massachusetts 02176

American Red Cross – South, Quincy
1495 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA 02169

American Red Cross Nursing Assistant Program – MetroWest, Waltham
863-867 Main Street, Waltham, Massachusetts 02451

American Red Cross CNA Training Course – South Coast, New Bedford
995 Rockdale Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02740

American Red Cross Nurse Aide Training Course – South Coast, Fall River
315 Pleasant Street, Fall River, Massachusetts 02721

American Red Cross CNA Course – Southeast, Brockton
281 Pleasant Street, Brockton, MA 02301