NHTI - Concord's Community College
31 College Drive
Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA)
- Duration:
- 8 weeks
- Phone:
- (603) 271-6484
CNA Classes in Concord, NH
1 state-approved Certified Nurse Aide training program in Concord. New Hampshire requires 100 hours minimum of training and uses Excel Testing (primary), Pearson VUE, and American Red Cross of Massachusetts are all OPLC-approved competency testing agencies for the competency exam.
Programs in Concord
1
State Required Hours
100 hours minimum
Exam Vendor
Excel Testing (primary), Pearson VUE, and American Red Cross of Massachusetts are all OPLC-approved competency testing agencies
All CNA Programs in Concord
Becoming a CNA in New Hampshire
New Hampshire is one of only a handful of states that licenses (rather than certifies) its nursing assistants and refers to them as Licensed Nursing Assistants, or LNAs. The credential is governed by the Board of Nursing operating within the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC) in Concord, and the practice scope is defined under NH RSA 326-B and the associated Nur 700 administrative rules.
Frequently Asked Questions: CNA Training in Concord
How many CNA training programs are available in Concord, NH?
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Our directory lists 1 state-approved Certified Nurse Aide training program in Concord, NH. All programs must meet New Hampshire's minimum of 100 hours minimum and prepare graduates to sit for the Excel Testing (primary), Pearson VUE, and American Red Cross of Massachusetts are all OPLC-approved competency testing agencies competency exam.
What is the fastest CNA program in Concord?
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NHTI - Concord's Community College offers the shortest published program in Concord at 8 weeks. New Hampshire requires 100 hours minimum of state-approved training, so any accelerated program must compress the required hours into a shorter calendar window through full-time scheduling. Call (603) 271-6484 for current cohort start dates.
How do I become a CNA in Concord, NH?
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To work as a CNA in Concord, you must meet a New Hampshire-approved training program of at least 100 hours minimum, pass the Excel Testing (primary), Pearson VUE, and American Red Cross of Massachusetts are all OPLC-approved competency testing agencies competency exam (Two-part competency exam: a written (or oral) knowledge test of 60 multiple-choice questions and a hands-on skills evaluation of 3-5 randomly assigned skills, including hand hygiene), and clear a State and federal criminal background check with fingerprinting through the NH State Police, processed via the OPLC. Most candidates complete the full process in 10-16 weeks.
Are there free CNA classes in Concord?
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No Concord program on our directory currently advertises free tuition, but many New Hampshire 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.