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CNA Training Program for Fluent English Speakers

CNA Training Program Participant practicing CPR

Are you interested in a career in healthcare? The Community Learning Center's Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Training Program offers hands-on experience and education to help you start a career as a healthcare professional. The program is offered in partnership with Labouré College of Healthcare in Milton.

This program is for people who live in Cambridge and are fluent in English. There is one session each year in the spring.

To Apply:

You must live in Cambridge.
You must be able to legally work in the United States. You must be able to show documentation of work authorization, permanent residency (green card holder) or U.S. citizenship.

Anyone who lives in Cambridge is welcome to apply. We give priority to members of the American-born Black community.

Program Schedule

Classes are in person.

One session per year in the Spring.
CNA prep classes meet on Mondays and Wednesdays at the Community Learning Center (5 Western Ave.) from 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Clinical classes meet on Fridays at Labouré College in Milton from 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Free transportation provided from Cambridge to Milton.

The CNA Training Program Provides:

CNA prep classes
Access to an online course
Job readiness classes to help prepare for a career in healthcare
Hands-on clinical experience
Dual enrollment at Labouré College of Healthcare in Milton
Free transportation to Labouré's campus
Alzheimer's / Dementia Care training
Free registration for the Massachusetts State Nursing Exam to become state-certified nursing assistant

Program Graduates Earn:

Home Health Aide (HHA) Certificate
CPR/AED Certificate
Nursing Assistant Training Program Certificate of Completion

Questions? Contact Roselys Esteve at resteve@cambridgema.gov or call/text 857-267-3308.

The Community Learning Center (CLC) also offers a CNA Training program for people learning English. Learn more.

Questions and Answers

Do I need a high school diploma to participate in the training program?

No, you do not need a high school diploma.

When does the program start?

We offer one session each year in the spring. The session starts in early March and ends in mid-June.

Can I take classes online?

No, you must attend classes in-person on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday during the day.

How long is the program?

The program is four months. If you enroll in the program, you must be able to attend for all four months.

The CNA prep classes meet on Mondays and Wednesdays at the Community Learning Center (5 Western Ave.) from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. The clinical classes meet on Thursdays at Labouré College in Milton from 9:30 a.m. -2:30 p.m.

Is the program free?

Yes. This program is free for participants.

CLC pays for all fees. Required materials are provided. This includes:

Course materials
Scrubs
Transportation from Cambridge to Milton for clinical classes
Exam fee to take the Massachusetts Nurse Aide Certification exam
Access to a Chromebook to study

I don’t live in Cambridge. Can I still participate?

No, you must live in Cambridge to participate.

We give priority to members of the American-born Black community.

If you don’t live in Cambridge, you can find a CNA training program near you through the MA Adult Education Help Desk.

The Community Learning Center (CLC) also offers a CNA Training Program for people learning English.