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Education and Training

CNA Training Courses
Please choose a town below for information on providers that offer state-approved courses in your area to become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). Please call individual listings for information on class schedules and cost. CNA training providers include schools, organizations and skilled nursing facilities - ask providers about the availability of subsidized training.
Berkshires/Western Mass
Cape Cod
Greater Boston
Greater Springfield
Merrimack Valley
Metro West
North of Boston
Northwest of Boston
South of Boston
Southeastern Mass
Southwest of Boston
Worcester/Central Mass
Or select from this list of ALL towns
hosting CNA Training Programs:
 

 
CNA/HHA Scholarship Program 

The CNA/HHA Scholarship Program was cut in the state budget by Governor Patrick.  We are unable to give out any scholarships at this time.



Gerontology Courses

North Shore Community College
-Gerontology Certificate Program

Date:

January 20, 2009

Contact:

          --

Phone:

978-762-4000 ext. 5480

Email:

bciarame@northshore.edu 

Web Address:

http://www.northshore.edu/programs/pos?posCode=HG&posTitle=Gerontology&posType=Career%2c+Certificate+(C1)&creditInd=Y


University of Massachusetts Boston
-Gerontology Graduate Certificate Program 

Date:

January 26, 2009

Contact:

Lillian Glickman

Phone:

617-287-7300

Email:

lillian.glickman@umb.edu

Web Address:

http://ccde.umb.edu/certificates/gerontology/certificate/


University of Massachusetts Boston
-MS Program in Gerontology 

Date:

January 26, 2009

Contact:

Lillian Glickman

Phone:

617-287-7300

Email:

lillian.glickman@umb.edu

Web Address:

http://ccde.umb.edu/degree/gerontology/

University of Massachusetts, Lowell
-Graduate Certificate in Gerentological Nursing

Date:

January 26, 2009

Contact:

Dr. Susan Houde

Phone:

978-934-4426

Email:

susan_houde@uml.edu

Web Address:

 http://www.uml.edu/college/she/Nursing/gerontological_certificate.html



Social Services Courses

Salem State College
-MSW Program with Concentration in Older Adults

Date:

January 50, 2009

Contact:

Donna Besecker

Phone:

978-542-6340

Email:

donna.besecker@salemstate.edu

Web
Address:

http://www.salemstate.edu/swk/SWK-msw_adult.php                                                                                                       

 

 

Therapy Courses

Berkshire Community College
-Physical Therapy Assistant Program 

Date:

January 20, 2009

Contact:

Michele Darroch

Phone:

413-236-4525

Email:

mdarroch@berkshirecc.edu

Web Address:

http://www.berkshirecc.edu/ContentManager/index.cfm?Step=Display&ContentID=261

Massachusetts Bay Community College
-Physical Therapist Assistant Program (Day & Flex Option)
 

Date:

January 20, 2009

Contact:

Brenda Carroll

Phone:

508-270-4026

Email:

bcarroll@massbay.edu  

Web Address:

Day Option:
http://www.massbay.edu/academics.aspx?id=1308

Flex Option:
http://www.massbay.edu/academics.aspx?id=1310 



North Shore Community College
-Occupational Therapy Assistant Program

Date:

January 20, 2009

Contact:

Maureen Nardella

Phone:

978-762-4176

Email:

mnardell@northshore.edu

Web Address:

http://www.northshore.edu/programs/pos?posCode=OT&posTitle=Occupational+Therapy+
Assistant&posType=Career%2c+Degree+(AS)&creditInd=Y            


North Shore Community College
-Physical Therapist Assistant Program 

Date:

January 20, 2009

Contact:

Mary Meng

Phone:

978-762-4165

Email:

mmeng@northshore.edu  

Web Address:

http://www.northshore.edu/programs/pos?posCode=PT&posTitle=Physical+Therapist+
Assistant&posType=Career%2c+Degree+(AS)&creditInd=Y  



Quinsigamond Community College
-Occupational Therapy Assistant Program

Date:

January 23, 2009

Contact:

Brenda Marshall

Phone:

508-854-4546

Email:

brendam@qcc.mass.edu

Web
Adress:

http://www.qcc.edu/pages/occupationaltherapy_new.html                                                                       



RN & LPN Refresher Courses

Boston College-William F. Connell School of Nursing
-RN Refresher Certificate Program

Date:

 February 26 - March 16, 2009

Contact:

         --       

Phone:

617-552-4256

Email:

sonce@bc.edu

Web Address:

http://www.bc.edu/schools/son/ce/rnrefresh.html  



Lahey Clinic, Burlington
-Nurse Re-Entry Program

Date:

     --

Contact:

Ralph Crane

Phone:

781-744-2863

Email:

ralph.w.crane@lahey.org  

Web Address:

http://www.lahey.org/nursing/nursing_nursereentry.asp  



Quinsigamond Community College in partnership with UMASS Memorial Medical Center, Worcester
-RN & LPN Refresher Training

Date:

 March 16 - June 4, 2009

Contact:

           --

Phone:

508-854-4435

Web Address:

http://cce.qcc.mass.edu/college/coursewithshoppingcart.asp?courseid=3136&Closing=NO

University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth
-RN Refresher Course (Fall River Campus)

Dates:

 April 21, 28; May 5, 12, 19, 26; June 2, 9     

Contact:

Lorraine Fisher

Phone:

508-678-3636

Email:

lfisher@umassd.edu  

Web Address:

 http://www.umassd.edu/nursing/academic_programs/
refresher_course/refresher_course.cfm



Nursing Certificate Courses


Berkshire Community College
-Practical Nurse Certificate Program

Date:

January 20, 2009

Contact:

Ann Tierney

Phone:

413-236-471616

Email:

atierney@berkshirecc.edu   

Web Address:

http://www.berkshirecc.edu/ContentManager/index.cfm?Step=Display&ContentID=274

Greenfield Community College
-Practical Nursing Certificate Program
 

Date:

January 28, 2009

Contact:

Virginia Wahl

Phone:

413-582-3055

Email:

wahl@gcc.mass.edu

Web Address:

http://www.gcc.mass.edu/departments/pnc/



Holyoke Community College
-Practical Nursing Certificate Program

Date:

January 26, 2009

Contact:

Deborah Orre

Phone:

413-538-7000, ext. 2458

Email:

dorre@hcc.mass.edu  

Web Address:

http://www.hcc.edu/programs/documents/PracticalNursingCM064.pdf



Massachusetts Bay Community College
-Practical Nursing Certificate Program (Day & Evening Option)
 

Date:

January 20, 2009

Contact:

Donna Vizzo

Phone:

508-270-4006

Email:

dvizzo@massbay.edu 

Web
Address:

Day Option  
http://www.massbay.edu/academics.aspx?id=974

Evening Option
http://www.massbay.edu/academics.aspx?id=976                 



Quincy College
-Practical Nurse Certificate Program
 

Date:

        --

Contact:

Peggy O'Hara

Phone:

617-984-1750 ext. 1612

Email:

pohara@quincycollege.edu

Web Address:

http://www.quincycollege.edu/qc/programs/
practical_nursing.htm



Quinsigamond Community College
-Practical Nurse Education Certificate Program
 

Date:

January 23, 2009

Contact:

Margaret Yoder

Phone:

508-854-7477

Email:

myoder@qcc.mass.edu

Web Address:

http://www.qcc.edu/pages/lpn_new.html



Salem State College
-Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education

Date:

January 20, 2009

Contact:

Kathleen Skrabut

Phone:

978-542-7018

Email:

kathleen.skrabut@salemstate.edu

Web Address:

http://www.salemstate.edu/graduate/nec/


University of Massachusetts, Lowell
-Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education

Date:    

January 26, 2009

Contact:

Dr. Susan Houde

Phone:

978-934-4426

Email:

susan_houde@uml.edu

Web Address:

http://www.uml.edu/college/she/Nursing/nur_edu.html



University of Massachusetts, Lowell
-Graduate Certificate in Geropsychiatric and Mental Health Nursing 

Date:

January 26, 2009

Contact:

Dr. Susan Houde

Phone:

978-934-4426

Email:

susan_houde@uml.edu

Web Address:

http://www.uml.edu/college/she/Nursing/ger_nur.html




Nursing Courses

Boston College - William F. Connell School of Nursing
-MS Nursing Program with Gerontological specialty
   

Date:

January 14, 2009

Contact:

Ellen Mahoney

Phone:

617-552-4262

Email:

mahoneeb@bc.edu 

Web Address:

http://www.bc.edu/schools/son/programs/masters/specialties/gero.html



Boston College - William F. Connell School of Nursing
-RN to MS Program
   

Date:

January 14, 2009

Contact:

Laurel Eisenhauer

Phone:

617-552-4279

Email:

laurel.eisenhauer@bc.edu

Web Address:

http://www.bc.edu/schools/son/programs/masters/programs/rn-ms.html

  Click here for a full listing of MA Nursing Schools.