Corporate and Professional Education

Nurse Assistant/Home Health Aide with State Exam About the Course The Nurse Assistant training program prepares students for an entry‑level career in healthcare and for the Massachusetts State Board exam to become a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA). Students learn hands‑on skills in our state‑licensed lab, including taking vital signs; moving and turning patients; personal care and hygiene; bed making, bathing, and feeding; basic record keeping; and responding to emergencies. Clinicals Includes a supervised clinical experience in a local long‑term care facility with a Registered Nurse Instructor. Certifications Includes certifications in Home Health Aide, CPR, and CMS Hand in Hand Dementia Training. At the end of the course, students must take and pass the State Board exam to become a CNA in Massachusetts. The exam is included in the cost of the class. Required Materials Please purchase the required textbook and workbook prior to the beginning of the course from the retailer of your choice. Hartman’s Nursing Assistant Care: Long-Term Care and Home Care, 5th Edition Workbook for Hartman's Nursing Assistant Care: Long-Term Entry and Healthcare Requirements Open to students age 16 and older Accuplacer Placement Exam meeting the minimum Math and Reading scores, if you do not have prior college credits CORI background check Proof of immunizations, a negative TB test, a COVID-19 vaccine with a booster, or a drug screening may be required for certain healthcare classes You will receive an email from jmccloud@northshore.edu before the first class, containing the student healthcare packet. This packet must be reviewed, electronically signed, and submitted prior to the start of class. Additional Questions? 978-236-1200 or professional@northshore.edu