Bristol Community College

Currently all Summer sessions are full. Fall schedule to be released soon. Check back for dates.

This 100 hour course of Blended training gives you the opportunity to start your training to be become a CNA with a flexible course option. This digital curriculum teaches future nursing assistants the skills needed to succeed in their job, while engaging students. Up to 50% of the program coursework is provided through a digital immersive, story-based curriculum. In conjunction with online theory, students will meet in person with highly qualified instructors in our state approved lab to learn the skills portion of their Nursing Assistant Training, as well as clinical hours in a skilled nursing facility. Online Theory 48 hours, In person Lab/Skills 26 hours and 26 hours clinical. 

With successful course completion, you will receive a Nurse Assistant Training certificate and CPR Certification. Also included, is the MA State NAT Competency Exam in the comfort of the same state approved lab used to teach in-person skills classes. This course also meets the Rhode Island reciprocity / endorsement requirements.

Registration Deadline: 2 weeks prior to the start of class

Important Information: To meet program requirements ALL prerequisite forms must be uploaded to the link that you will receive once you complete your registration. Forms must be uploaded to the link sent for secure processing by the deadline. Do not email forms. 

The summer course are currently full. Please continue to upload forms, however, all medical records will be reviewed for the fall semester starting in June! 

Be prepared to upload the following documents:  

• Copy of high school diploma/transcript or GED/HiSet
• Up to date physical form
• Immunization record
• Negative Tuberculosis Test
• Proof of Flu vaccine
• Proof of COVID vaccine (must have completed primary series)

The cost of uniforms is not included. Pre-requisite forms must be completed prior to the Registration Deadline. If you have not submitted all your forms by the deadline you are subject to loss of class spot and 50% reimbursement.

*C.O.R.I. and S.O.R.I
Students will receive directions on how to submit both the C.O.R.I and S.O.R.I. applications upon registering for class. All students must submit an online C.O.R.I. and S.O.R.I application with a photocopy of your driver’s license.  A positive C.O.R.I. may prevent students from completing the clinical requirement of the program.

Click here for Frequently Asked Questions

Addtional questions email: CNA@bristolcc.edu

COURSE SCHEDULES:
All In Person skills held at:
Bristol Community College
777 Elsbree Street
Fall River, MA 02720 in Room E201 A 

All summer courses are full.