Bristol Community College

FREE NURSING ASSISTANT/ HOME HEALTH AIDE CLASSES AVAILABLE 

How to Apply: 

• Click on this link apply here fill out required form 
• Within 3 days of filling out form you will receive an email with a link to upload required documents.
• Submit all required documents, once reviewed and completed program will send you a link to register for available classes. 
• Important Information: This grant will be awarded on a first come first serve basis. To be considered for an award you MUST submit and wait for approval of ALL required pre-requisite forms prior to being awarded a grant funded spot in the program.

Registration Requirements: 

• US Issued High School Diploma or GED;  If you do not have a US issued diploma/ GED please email us at cna@bristolcc.edu and we will schedule an eligibility exam for you. 
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must have a valid non-expired government issued ID; proof of Massachusetts residency 

Once you apply (using link above) you will be sent a link to upload required documents.  Be prepared to upload the documents listed; specific forms will be sent in the email: 

• Copy of high school diploma/transcript or GED/HiSet; or have passed eligibility exam. 
• Up to date physical form (within a year)
• Immunization record
• Negative Tuberculosis Test( Within a year) 
• Proof of Flu vaccine (September to April) 
• Proof of COVID vaccine (must have completed recent booster within 1 year, or provide exemptions documentation)
• Proof of Massachusetts Residency (Legally issued Massachusetts ID, Utility bill, Credit Card Statement, Lease Agreement or Mortgage statement or Health Insurance Information)

Grant Information

The Massachusetts Association of Community Colleges  Awarded Workforce Training Grants to the Commonwealth’s 15 Community Colleges in support of the creation and expansion of training programs in high-demand industries. This allowed the Massachusetts Association of Community Colleges and Bristol Community College to partner and offer you the opportunity to take this free (with grant approval) 175-hours of Nursing Assistant and Home Health Aide Training to be become a CNA/ HHA with flexible course options.  

Addtional questions email: CNA@bristolcc.edu  

Course Information: 

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. NAT Program 100 hours with additional 75 hours for HHA Training.  

With successful course completion, you will receive a Nurse Assistant Training certificate, Home Health Aide 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.

All in person classes take place at the Fall River Campus; 777 Elsbree St. 
Fall River, MA 02720

 C.O.R.I. and S.O.R.I (required)
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. 

If you are not a Massachusetts resident or do not want to apply for the grant you can email  cna@bristolcc.edu

 COURSE SCHEDULES:

**In person skill dates and clinical dates are mandatory for course completion, students will be required to be doing online coursework on dates not in person, schedule of online coursework is flexible.

** All in person classes are held at Fall River Campus 777 Elsbree St. 

Class Dates: June 30 2025 - August 14, 2025 - DAY CLASS 

• Orientation: June 30, 2025 (ONLINE)
• In Person Skills Dates: July 16, 21, 23, 28, 30 Monday & Wednesday 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
• In person Clinical: August 4, 5, 6; 6:45 AM - 2:45 PM

Class Dates: July 23, 2025 – September 30, 2025 - DAY CLASS 

• Orientation: July 23, 2025 (ONLINE)
• In Person Skills Dates: August 13, 19, 20, 26, 27 Tuesday & Wednesday 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
• In person Clinical: September 2, 3, 4; 6:45 AM - 2:45 PM

Class Dates: August 12, 2025 – September 30, 2025 - EVENING CLASS 

• Orientation: August 12, 2025 (ONLINE)
• In Person Skills Dates: August 26, 27, Sept 2, 3, 9, 10 Tuesday & Wednesday 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
• In person Clinical: September 12, 13, 14; 6:45 AM - 2:45 PM

Class Dates: August 18, 2025 - October 17, 2025 - DAY CLASS 

• Orientation: August 18, 2025 (ONLINE)
• In Person Skills Dates: September 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17 Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
• In person Clinical: September 22, 23, 24 6:45 AM - 2:45 PM

Additional questions: Please email cna@bristolcc.edu or call 774-357-2499.