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Certified Nursing Assistant

Training Course

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Become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

  • 4 – 7-week course
  • Flexible Hybrid Online Learning
  • In-person Lab Skills
  • Clinical Training in a Skilled Nursing Facility
  • Job Placement Assistance
  • Classes in Quincy and Plymouth

CORI is required.

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 to the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program

Available in Quincy and Plymouth.

Questions?
Nicole Morrissey, Deans Assistant of QC Boston
[email protected]  |  (617) 984 – 1799

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 students to take the CNA license exam.

Upcoming  CNA Classes

Spring 2026 – 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
Option 1: January 9, 2026 – February 20, 2026
Option 2: March 13, 2026 – May 1, 2026

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
Option 1: January 6, 2026 – February 12, 2026
Option 2: February 24, 2026 – April 2, 2026
Option 3: April 14, 2026 – May 21, 2026

Weekend Classes: Online Theory | Labs on-campus | Saturdays from 7 a.m.–7 p.m. | Clinical 24 hours during the last 1–2 weeks
Option 1: January 17, 2026 – February 21, 2026
Option 2: March 7, 2026 – April 18, 2026

Summer 2026 – 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
Option 1: May 15, 2026 – June 6, 2026
Option 2: July 10, 2026 – August 21, 2026

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
Option 1: June 2, 2026 – July 9, 2026
Option 2: July 14, 2026 – August 21, 2026

Weekend Classes: Online Theory | Labs on-campus | Saturdays from 7 a.m.–7 p.m. | Clinical 24 hours during the last 1–2 weeks
Option 1: May 2, 2026 – June 13, 2026
Option 2: June 27, 2026 – August 8, 2026

Spring 2026 – Plymouth Campus

Daytime Classes: Online Theory | Labs on-campus | Thursdays from 8 a.m.—4:30 p.m. | Clinical 24 hours during the last 1–2 weeks
Option 1: January 22, 2026 – March 5, 2026

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
Option 1: March 23, 2026 – May 25, 2026

Summer 2026 – Plymouth Campus

Daytime Classes: Online Theory | Labs on-campus | Thursdays from 8 a.m.—4:30 p.m. | Clinical 24 hours during the last 1–2 weeks
Option 1: May 21, 2026 – July 2, 2026
Option 2: July 16, 2026 – August 27, 2026

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
  • Excellent attendance and participation
  • Completion of 120 hours of online classwork and on-campus labs
  • Completion of 24 hours of clinical

 

Questions?
Karen Manning
Dean of Natural Health Sciences & Director of QC Boston
[email protected] | (617) 405 – 5961

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