Certified Nursing Assistant Training Program

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.

The CNA Training Program provides:

• In-person and online learning
• Hands-on clinical experience at top hospitals and health clinics
• Dual enrollment at Labouré College of Healthcare in Milton
• Free transportation to Labouré's campus
• Job readiness classes, support searching for and applying for jobs in healthcare 

Program graduates earn: 

• Home Health Aide (HHA) Certificate
• Alzheimer's / Dementia Care Certificate
• CPR/AED Certificate
• Certificate of Completion for Nursing Assistant Training Program at Labouré College of Healthcare
• Free registration for the Massachusetts State Nursing Exam to become state-certified nursing assistant

Program Tracks

We offer two tracks: one for English language learners and one for Cambridge residents who are advanced or fluent in English. 

CNA Training Program for English Language Learners

• Sign up for an information session

CNA Training Program for Fluent English Speakers 

• Sign up for an information session

Questions? Contact CLC@cambridgema.gov or 617-349-6363. 

The Community Learning Center’s CNA Training Programs and IT Training Program are funded through the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education / MassSTEP