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Certified Nursing Assistant

Non-Credit Course

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Become a Certified Nursing Assistant

  • 4 – 6-week course
  • Flexible online learning you can do from anywhere
  • In-person Lab Skills
  • Clinical Training in a Skilled Nursing Facility
  • Job Placement Assistance

CORI is required.

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Your pathway to a CNA career: The Certified Nursing Assistant Program at Quincy College qualifies you for the state’s competency exam. Certified Nursing Assistants provide basic care for patients in hospitals and residents of long-term care facilities, such as nursing homes. 

You will be required to submit the following documentation upon registration: 

  • Immunization record
  • TB Test
  • Physical Exam

Apply now for the Certified Nursing Assistant program

Questions?
Karen Manning
Dean of Natural Health Sciences & Director of QC Boston

kmanning@quincycollege.edu | (617) 405 – 5961

Certified Nursing Assistant Courses
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    • Code
    • Course
    • Credits
    • CNA 100
    • Certified Nursing Assistant
    Certified nurse assistants (CNA’s) provide basic care for patients as part of the healthcare team. Learn skills and techniques to help meet patients' physical and emotional needs through classroom teaching, skills lab training, and hands on patient care. Hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living and healthcare organizations are looking for CNA’s able to care for those who are ill, injured or disabled and to work with a diverse population in a variety of health care settings. This class will prepare you to take the CNA license exam.

Upcoming Classes

Fall 2024 – Quincy Campus

Daytime Classes: Online Theory | Labs on-campus | Fridays from 8 a.m.—4:30 p.m. | Clinical 24 hours during the last 1–2 weeks
Course 1: September 6, 2024 – October 18, 2024
Course 2: November 1, 2024 – December 13, 2024

Evening Classes: Online Theory | Labs on-campus | Tuesdays & Thursdays from 4 p.m.–10 p.m. | Clinical 24 hours during the last 1–2 weeks
Course 1: September 10, 2024 – October 18, 2024
Course 2: October 22, 2024 – December 6, 2024

Weekend Classes: Online Theory | Labs on-campus | Saturdays from 7 a.m.–7 p.m. | Clinical 24 hours during the last 1–2 weeks
Course 1: September 7, 2024 – October 19, 2024
Course 2: October 26, 2024 – December 14, 2024

Fall 2024 – Plymouth Campus

Daytime Classes: Online Theory | Labs on-campus | Wednesdays & Fridays from 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m. | Clinical 24 hours during the last 1–2 weeks
Course 1: September 18, 2024 – October 25, 2024
Course 2: October 30, 2024 – December 13, 2024

Evening Classes: Online Theory | Labs on-campus | Mondays & Wednesdays from 4 p.m.–10 p.m. | Clinical 24 hours during the last 1–2 weeks
Course 1: September 9, 2024 – October 18, 2024
Course 2: October 21, 2024 – December 6, 2024

Program Requirements

  • High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
  • Recent physical exam that does not show any physical restrictions
  • Negative TB or chest x-ray
  • CORI check
  • Immunization record (MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Flu Shot, Tdap, Covid)
  • Commitment to participating in the full program
  • Excellene attendance and participation
  • Completion of 120 hours of online classwork and on campus labs
  • Completion of 24 hours of clinical

 

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