CNA Courses in Boston

pristock230 · Feb 28, 2009

The Red Cross offers a course. Also, not sure where you live but there is a school in Framingham that does it also

edogs334 · Feb 28, 2009

Here's the link to the American Red Cross office in Boston: http://www.bostonredcross.org/general.asp?SN=201&OP=4304&SUOP=4305&IDCapitulo=29RRV668X1

Also, Bunker Hill Community College offers a more extensive program that involves CNA training plus training in acute care skills. The info on their website is from 2005, so I don't know if they still offer the program, but it's still worth checking out:

http://www.bhcc.mass.edu/inside/89?programID=45&year=2005

jackp1002 · Mar 1, 2009

Hey Dave, I'm in the same boat as you. Just accepted to a nursing program and thought I become a CNA before I start in Sept. Try this site: http://www.longtermcarecareers.org/train.php. I live in the South Shore and attend a program in Weymouth, it's free and they actually pay me while they teach me. $10.00 per hr. plus an additional $2.00 per hour because I'm in a nursing program. Feel free to post if yo have any other questions. Good luck!!

pugdaddy · Mar 1, 2009

Thanks, Jack. What school will you be attending?

kobrien629 · Mar 2, 2009

Jack,

Do you have any other info on your CNA course? The website you suggested had phone numbers to numerous nursing homes. I also am from the South Shore and will be starting a nursing program soon. Did you simply call a one of the nursing homes and explain your situation?

Any info would help. I know that I would love to get a head start on gaining more experience before Sept! Thanks!

pugdaddy · Mar 2, 2009

Jack / KoBrien ;

Last week, I called every place listed in Boston and hit a brick wall. Jack, where are you working? Maybe they have suggestions as to who else hires/trains and what the contract intails.

jackp1002 · Mar 2, 2009

Hey Guys,

Little late getting back... sorry. Call Colonial Nursing & Rehab Center 781-337-3121 and ask them that you would like to sign up for the next CNA class. Just a little background... I did four days (Monday through Thursday) in a rehab/nursing home in Duxbury then friday at their Weymouth facility then the next two weeks (full time) in Weymouth then after that part time 7-3 at the Weymouth facility. I should have my time (clinicals) and classroom work done by April 8th and at that point I can take the State board. It's not a bad deal although I just started. Hope this helps any questions get back to me and I can always inquire at the front desk for you. BTY pugdaddy I'll be attending Quincy College RN program.