Bristol Community College

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Our course dates are listed below. The cost is $1495.00 is due upon registration which includes nursing assistant program, CPR &  state testing fees.  Students are responsible for the cost of the uniforms and shoes.  There are 2 options for tuition payments; the first option is to pay in full at the time of registration; or the second option would be a payment plan. This requires a deposit of $500.00 and the remainder of the tuition is them broken down into equal payments which are made weekly until one week prior to the start of class.  

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. 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. 

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: 10 days prior to the start of class   

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 have a valid non-expired government issued ID

*C.O.R.I. and S.O.R.I required

You will receive directions on how to submit both the C.O.R.I and S.O.R.I. applications after submitting your registration. All students must submit an online C.O.R.I. and S.O.R.I application and have a valid driver’s license or photo ID.   A positive C.O.R.I. may prevent students from completing the program.

Be prepared to upload the following documents after registration: 

• Up to date physical form-must be within a year 
• Immunization record
• Negative Tuberculosis Test
• Proof of Flu vaccine
• Proof of COVID vaccine (must have completed primary series or bivalent booster)
• US Issued High School Diploma

* Once you are registered you will be sent an email with all required documents and a link to upload them.  

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.  Fall River, Ma. 02721 Room E201A 

Class Dates: May 13, 2025 - June 16, 2025 - DAY CLASS 

• Orientation: May 13, 2025 (ONLINE)
• In Person Skills Dates: June 2,3, 9, 10, 11, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
• Clinical: June 16, 17, 18; 6:45 AM - 2:45 PM

Class Dates: June 10 - August 7, 2025 - EVENING CLASS 

• Orientation: June 10, 2025 (ONLINE)
• In Person Skills Dates: June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22, Tuesdays 4:30 PM-8:30 PM
• Clinical: July 26, 27, Aug 2 - 6:45 AM to 2:45 PM

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
• Clinical: August 4, 5, 6; 6:45 AM - 2:45 PM

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