Bristol Community College

 Thank you for your interest in our Nurse Assistant Training Program!

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Our course dates are listed below. The cost is $1495.00 which includes nursing assistant program, Dementia Training, and state testing fees.  Students are responsible for the cost of the uniforms and shoes. 

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.

*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 vaild driver’s license or photo ID.   A positive C.O.R.I. may prevent students from completing the the program.

Registration Deadline: 3 weeks prior to the start of class   

Important Information: To meet program requirements prerequisite forms must be uploaded to the link that you will receive via email after registration.  Do not email documents. 

Be prepared to upload the following documents:  

• Copy of high school diploma/transcript or GED/HiSet; if you do not have a high school diploma or GED please fill out our student intrest form above and we will scheudule an eligibility exam.  
• 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)
• you MUST be 18 years of age or older

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: Sept 4, 2024 – October 13, 2024 - Day Class

Orientation: Sept 4, 2024 (ONLINE)

Class Days and Times: Wednesday 9:00 AM – 2:30PM

In Person Skill Dates: Sept 18, 23, 25, 30, Oct 2

Clinical: Oct 3, 7, 8

Class Dates: September 10, 2024 – October 26, 2024 - Evening Class

Orientation: September 10, 2024 (ONLINE)

Class Days and Times: Tuesdays 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM

In Person Skills Dates: Sept 17, 24, Oct 1, 8, 15, 22

Clinical: Oct 19, 20, 26                                        

Class Dates: October 7, 2024 – December 4, 2024 - Day Class

Orientation: October 7, 2024 (ONLINE)

Class Days and Times: Monday's 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM

In Person Skills Dates: Oct 21, 28, Nov 4, 18, 25

Clinical: Dec 2, 3, 4   

Class Dates: October 22, 2024 – December 8, 2024 - Evening Class

Orientation: October 22, 2024 (ONLINE)

Class Days and Times: Tuesdays 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM

In Person Skills Dates: Oct 29, Nov 5, 12, 19, 26, Dec 3

Clinical: Dec 6, 7, 8                                     

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