Springfield, MA
Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy - Health Assisting
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Location
Springfield, MA
Duration
Multi-year (high school grades 9-12)
State Required Hours
75 hours
- Address
1300 State Street
Springfield, MA 01109
- Phone
- (413) 787-7424
About This Program
Putnam Vocational Technical Academy is the City of Springfield's flagship public vocational high school, sitting on State Street in the Old Hill / McKnight area. The Health Assisting shop is a Massachusetts Department of Public Health-approved Nurse Aide Training Program that teaches students in a simulated hospital lab and clinical placements at area nursing homes. Students who complete grade 11 with at least a 75% GPA earn CNA, CPR, Home Health Aide, and Alzheimer's training and sit for the Prometric/American Red Cross Massachusetts Nurse Aide Competency Evaluation, joining the Massachusetts Nurse Aide Registry before graduation.
Location & Directions
1300 State Street, Springfield, MA 01109
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.
Minimum Age
16
Training Hours
75 hours
Exam Vendor
Prometric
Time to Cert
5–10 weeks (training 4–6 weeks, exam and registry 2–4 weeks)
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the CNA program at Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy - Health Assisting include?
Putnam Vocational Technical Academy is the City of Springfield's flagship public vocational high school, sitting on State Street in the Old Hill / McKnight area. The program is located at 1300 State Street, Springfield, MA 01109. For the current curriculum, admission requirements, and start dates, call (413) 787-7424 or visit https://www.putnamvta.com/health-assisting.
How much does Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy - Health Assisting cost?
Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy - Health Assisting has not published a flat tuition figure on this directory; pricing for the certified nursing assistant (cna) depends on residency, financial aid, and any employer sponsorships. Call (413) 787-7424 or visit the program website at https://www.putnamvta.com/health-assisting to request the current fee schedule. For reference, total CNA training costs in Massachusetts generally fall in the range of $0 (employer-sponsored) to $1,500 (private program).
How long is the program at Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy - Health Assisting?
The certified nursing assistant (cna) at Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy - Health Assisting is structured as Multi-year (high school grades 9-12). Massachusetts requires 75 hours of state-approved training, so this program meets or exceeds the state minimum. Contact the program at (413) 787-7424 for current cohort start dates and schedule options.
How do I apply or contact Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy - Health Assisting?
Call Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy - Health Assisting directly at (413) 787-7424 or visit https://www.putnamvta.com/health-assisting. The program is located at 1300 State Street, Springfield, MA 01109. Ask about upcoming cohort start dates, application deadlines, background-check requirements, and any scholarships or financial-aid options before enrolling.
What Massachusetts CNA requirements should I know before enrolling at Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy - Health Assisting?
Before enrolling at Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy - Health Assisting, make sure you meet Massachusetts's minimum age (16), education requirements, and background-check rules. Massachusetts requires 75 hours of state-approved training and uses Prometric for the competency exam, with most candidates reaching certification in 5–10 weeks (training 4–6 weeks, exam and registry 2–4 weeks). See the full Massachusetts CNA requirements page for a complete checklist.
Are there other CNA programs near Springfield?
Yes. In addition to Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy - Health Assisting in Springfield, our directory includes CNA training programs in Boston, Worcester. Comparing programs by location, schedule, and cost is the easiest way to find the best fit for your situation. Browse all Massachusetts CNA classes for the full list.
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