Worcester, MA
Quinsigamond Community College - Nursing Assistant Certificate
Nurse Aide Training Program
Location
Worcester, MA
Duration
80 hours
State Required Hours
75 hours
- Address
25 Federal Street
Worcester, MA 01608
- Phone
- (508) 751-7900
About This Program
Quinsigamond Community College offers a Nursing Assistant Certificate at its Healthcare and Workforce Development Center in downtown Worcester. The program includes 40 hours of classroom instruction and 40 hours of clinical experience, preparing students to take the Massachusetts Nurse Aide Competency Evaluation for work in long-term care, acute care, and home health settings.
Location & Directions
25 Federal Street, Worcester, MA 01608
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 Quinsigamond Community College - Nursing Assistant Certificate include?
Quinsigamond Community College offers a Nursing Assistant Certificate at its Healthcare and Workforce Development Center in downtown Worcester. The program is located at 25 Federal Street, Worcester, MA 01608. For the current curriculum, admission requirements, and start dates, call (508) 751-7900 or visit https://www.qcc.edu/healthcare/nursing-assistant-direct-entry-certificate.
How much does Quinsigamond Community College - Nursing Assistant Certificate cost?
Quinsigamond Community College - Nursing Assistant Certificate has not published a flat tuition figure on this directory; pricing for the nurse aide training program depends on residency, financial aid, and any employer sponsorships. Call (508) 751-7900 or visit the program website at https://www.qcc.edu/healthcare/nursing-assistant-direct-entry-certificate 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 Quinsigamond Community College - Nursing Assistant Certificate?
The nurse aide training program at Quinsigamond Community College - Nursing Assistant Certificate is structured as 80 hours. Massachusetts requires 75 hours of state-approved training, so this program meets or exceeds the state minimum. Contact the program at (508) 751-7900 for current cohort start dates and schedule options.
How do I apply or contact Quinsigamond Community College - Nursing Assistant Certificate?
Call Quinsigamond Community College - Nursing Assistant Certificate directly at (508) 751-7900 or visit https://www.qcc.edu/healthcare/nursing-assistant-direct-entry-certificate. The program is located at 25 Federal Street, Worcester, MA 01608. 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 Quinsigamond Community College - Nursing Assistant Certificate?
Before enrolling at Quinsigamond Community College - Nursing Assistant Certificate, 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 Worcester?
Yes. In addition to Quinsigamond Community College - Nursing Assistant Certificate in Worcester, our directory includes CNA training programs in Boston, Springfield. 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.