Springfield Technical Community College
One Armory Square
Nurse Aide Training Program
- Duration:
- 167 hours
- Cost:
- $2,395
- Phone:
- (413) 755-4225
CNA Classes in Springfield, MA
5 state-approved Certified Nurse Aide training programs in Springfield. Tuition ranges from $2,395. Massachusetts requires 75 hours of training and uses Prometric for the competency exam.
Programs in Springfield
5
Tuition Range
$2,395
State Required Hours
75 hours
Exam Vendor
Prometric
Fastest in Springfield
Springfield Technical Community College - CNA Plus
140 hours (approximately 7 weeks)
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Springfield Technical Community College - CNA Plus
One Armory Square, Building 27, 2nd Floor
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Duration:
- 140 hours (approximately 7 weeks)
- Cost:
- $2,395
- Phone:
- (413) 755-4225
Caring Medical Staffing
235 Chestnut Street, Unit B01
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Duration:
- 140 hours
- Phone:
- (413) 435-0226
Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy - Health Assisting
1300 State Street
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Duration:
- Multi-year (high school grades 9-12)
- Phone:
- (413) 787-7424
Sixteen Acres Healthcare Center
215 Bicentennial Highway
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Phone:
- (413) 796-7511
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 Springfield
How many CNA training programs are available in Springfield, MA?
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Our directory lists 5 state-approved Certified Nurse Aide training programs in Springfield, 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 Springfield?
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Published tuition for CNA programs in Springfield ranges from $2,395. Springfield Technical Community College lists the lowest tuition at $2,395. 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 Springfield?
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Springfield Technical Community College - CNA Plus offers the shortest published program in Springfield at 140 hours (approximately 7 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 (413) 755-4225 for current cohort start dates.
How do I become a CNA in Springfield, MA?
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To work as a CNA in Springfield, 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 Springfield?
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No Springfield 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.