Quinsigamond Community College
25 Federal Street
Nurse Aide Training Program
- Duration:
- 80 hours
- Phone:
- (508) 751-7900
CNA Classes in Worcester, MA
6 state-approved Certified Nurse Aide training programs in Worcester. Tuition ranges from Free to $1,250. Massachusetts requires 75 hours of training and uses Prometric for the competency exam.
Programs in Worcester
6
Tuition Range
Free to $1,250
State Required Hours
75 hours
Exam Vendor
Prometric
Fastest in Worcester
American Red Cross of Central Massachusetts
126 hours (4 weeks day or 7 weeks evening)
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Quinsigamond Community College
670 West Boylston Street
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Duration:
- One semester (7 credits)
- Cost:
- $6,000 (free for eligible MA residents via MassEducate/MassReconnect)
- Phone:
- (508) 854-4453
Peak Medical Academy
38 Front Street, 2nd Floor
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Duration:
- Approximately 100-102 hours
- Phone:
- (508) 753-8302
The Fieldstone School - Worcester Campus
90 Madison Street, Suite 200
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Cost:
- $5,190 (WIOA-funded free option for eligible young adults)
- Phone:
- (508) 752-0778
Worcester Adult Learning Center (MassSTEP CNA)
24 Chatham Street
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Duration:
- 10 weeks, Mon-Thu evenings
- Cost:
- Free (state-funded MassSTEP)
- Phone:
- (508) 799-3090
American Red Cross of Central Massachusetts
2000 Century Drive
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Duration:
- 126 hours (4 weeks day or 7 weeks evening)
- Cost:
- $1,250
- Phone:
- (508) 595-3700
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 Worcester
How many CNA training programs are available in Worcester, MA?
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Our directory lists 6 state-approved Certified Nurse Aide training programs in Worcester, 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 Worcester?
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Published tuition for CNA programs in Worcester ranges from Free to $1,250. Quinsigamond Community College lists the lowest tuition at $6,000 (free for eligible MA residents via MassEducate/MassReconnect). 3 programs in Worcester offer no-cost training (employer-paid, federally funded, or scholarship-based). 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 Worcester?
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American Red Cross of Central Massachusetts offers the shortest published program in Worcester at 126 hours (4 weeks day or 7 weeks evening). 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 (508) 595-3700 for current cohort start dates.
How do I become a CNA in Worcester, MA?
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To work as a CNA in Worcester, 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 Worcester?
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Yes. 3 Worcester programs on this directory offer no-cost CNA training: Quinsigamond Community College, The Fieldstone School - Worcester Campus, Worcester Adult Learning Center (MassSTEP CNA). Free training is typically employer-paid (nursing facilities sponsoring trainees in exchange for a work commitment), federally funded (Job Corps), or scholarship-based.