Free College Starts Here. Do you qualify? Click here

Certified Nursing Assistant

Non-Credit Course

Your Future Starts Now

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.

Click here to sign up for the Certified Nursing Assistant program

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
    •  
    • 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

Spring 2025 – 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: January 24, 2025 – March 7, 2025
Course 2: March 21, 2025 – May 2, 2025

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: January 21, 2025 – February 27, 2025
Course 2: March 11, 2025 – April 17, 2025
Course 3: April 29, 2025 – June 5, 2025

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: January 25, 2025 – March 8, 2025
Course 2: March 22, 2025 – May 3, 2025

Spring 2025 – Plymouth 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: February 7, 2025 – March 21, 2025
Course 2: April 4, 2025 – May 16, 2025

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: January 27, 2025 – February 5, 2025
Course 2: February 17, 2025 – March 26, 2025

Summer 2025 – 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: May 16, 2025 – June 20, 2025
Course 2: July 11, 2025 – Aug 22, 2025

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: June 10, 2025 – July 17, 2025
Course 2: July 29, 2025 – Sept 04, 2025

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: May 17, 2025 – June 28, 2025
Course 2: July 12, 2025 – Aug 16, 2025

Summer 2025 – Plymouth 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: May 30, 2025- July 11, 2025
Course 2: July 25, 2025 – August 29, 2025

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: April 14, 2025 – May 21, 2025
Course 2: June 2, 2025 – July 7, 2025

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

 

You might also be interested in...

  • related_0

    Nursing (RN)

    Quincy College’s Associate in Science Degree in Nursing program is a blended, Nurse of the Future competencies and concept-based curriculum.

  • related_1

    Nursing (LPN)

    Quincy College's Certificate of Completion in Practical Nursing, is a blend of Nurse of the Future Competencies and concept-based curriculum.

  • related_2

    Community Health Worker

    Students will be introduced to community health concepts, resources, & skills needed for a Community Health Advocate.

  • related_3

    Pharmacy Technician

    The Quincy College Pharmacy Technician program prepares students for employment in the pharmacy technician field.

Take the Next Step

Scroll To Top