Nurse Aide Training

What Is the CNA Program?

The Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) program at Dola Health Career Institute is a Massachusetts state-approved training program designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in long-term care, assisted living, hospitals, and home health settings.

Our program combines classroom instruction, hands-on lab practice, and supervised clinical hours at approved healthcare facilities. Graduates are eligible to sit for the Massachusetts Nurse Aide Credentialing Exam and join the state registry.

Who Can Apply?

All applicants must meet the following requirements before enrolling in the CNA program.

• Be at least 17 years of age.
• Provide a government-issued photo identification.
• Complete an approved assessment demonstrating readiness for the program.
• Demonstrate English language proficiency sufficient to read instructional materials, understand classroom and clinical instructions, communicate effectively, and complete required examinations and documentation.
• Submit required health documentation, including TB screening and physical/health forms, when applicable.
• Complete any background screening, including CORI/SORI and clinical-site screening, as required by law or the clinical facility.
• Complete and sign the Enrollment Agreement and all required admissions documents.
• Make tuition payment arrangements in accordance with the Institute's tuition and enrollment policies.
• Be able to read and write at a fifth-grade level and pass the entrance assessment test with a score of 80% or higher. Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities will be provided in accordance with applicable law.