Bunker Hill Community College
250 Rutherford Avenue
Nurse Aide Training Program
- Duration:
- 10 weeks
- Phone:
- (617) 228-2000
CNA Classes in Boston, MA
7 state-approved Certified Nurse Aide training programs in Boston. Tuition ranges from $700. Massachusetts requires 75 hours of training and uses Prometric for the competency exam.
Programs in Boston
7
Tuition Range
$700
State Required Hours
75 hours
Exam Vendor
Prometric
All CNA Programs in Boston
Roxbury Community College
1234 Columbus Avenue
Certified Nursing Assistant
- Duration:
- 75 hours (54 classroom + 21 clinical)
- Phone:
- (617) 427-0060
Catholic Charities Labouré Center
275 West Broadway
Nursing Assistant / Home Health Aide Training
- Phone:
- (617) 464-8500
Boston Healthcare Institute
340 Talbot Avenue
Certified Nursing Assistant
- Duration:
- 107 hours (75 classroom + 32 clinical)
- Phone:
- (617) 282-0479
C&S Healthcare Training & Staffing
891 Hyde Park Avenue, 2nd Floor
Certified Nursing Assistant
- Phone:
- (617) 910-9000
Horizon Learning Connection
1601 Blue Hill Avenue, Suite 205
Certified Nursing Assistant
- Duration:
- 10 weeks
- Cost:
- $700
- Phone:
- (617) 296-2700
Becoming a CNA in Massachusetts
Becoming a CNA in Massachusetts is one of the most procedurally distinctive pathways in the country — and the difference is the background check. Most states require a fingerprint-based state and federal background check before the state will issue your CNA certification. Massachusetts handles this differently: there is no pre-certification background check from the state, but your employer is required to complete a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check before you can begin work in any licensed facility. This means you can become certified before you have an employer lined up, but every employer you work for will run a CORI check on you separately.
Frequently Asked Questions: CNA Training in Boston
How many CNA training programs are available in Boston, MA?
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Our directory lists 7 state-approved Certified Nurse Aide training programs in Boston, MA. All programs must meet Massachusetts's minimum of 75 hours and prepare graduates to sit for the Prometric competency exam.
How much does CNA training cost in Boston?
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Published tuition for CNA programs in Boston ranges from $700. Horizon Learning Connection lists the lowest tuition at $700. Total out-of-pocket cost also includes the state exam fee (Approximately $115 total for both portions), background check, and uniforms.
What is the fastest CNA program in Boston?
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Bunker Hill Community College offers the shortest published program in Boston at 10 weeks. Massachusetts requires 75 hours of state-approved training, so any accelerated program must compress the required hours into a shorter calendar window through full-time scheduling. Call (617) 228-2000 for current cohort start dates.
How do I become a CNA in Boston, MA?
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To work as a CNA in Boston, you must meet a Massachusetts-approved training program of at least 75 hours, pass the Prometric competency exam (Two-part exam: a written (or oral) knowledge test plus a hands-on skills evaluation), and clear a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check — Massachusetts-specific criminal background screening conducted by your employer before you can begin work in any licensed facility. Most candidates complete the full process in 5–10 weeks (training 4–6 weeks, exam and registry 2–4 weeks).
Are there free CNA classes in Boston?
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No Boston program on our directory currently advertises free tuition, but many Massachusetts nursing facilities pay for CNA training in exchange for a work commitment after certification. Ask local long-term care employers about employer-sponsored training programs, and check the American Red Cross and Job Corps for additional pathways.