CNA: Certified Nursing Assistant

Offered in partnership with MassBay Community College

Overview:

This class prepares students to pass the state CNA exam.

There is a combination of online classes for two evenings per week, in-person labs on Saturdays, and clinical training with placements at local healthcare facilities. Students are then ready for and expected to take the CNA exam.

Program Details:

The first 5 weeks focus on theory and foundational skills.

Students will use a physical textbook, receive weekly quizzes, and access video demonstrations

Lab topics include vital signs, feeding, safe mobility (ambulatory care), personal protective equipment, bathing, and soft diets, among others.

Vaccination requirements depend on clinical placement.

Please stay tuned for additional offerings in the future.

If you have questions, please reach out to our CNA Program Coordinator: izadora@acemv.org

CNA is supported by William Leahy & The Home Health Foundation