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Become a Nursing Assistant & Home Health Aide in 10 weeks! The NDEC-L Nursing Assistant Program provides supportive, high quality training to prepare compassionate caregivers for employment as nursing assistants and home health aides.
Students receive classroom instruction, skills practice, clinical experience, Basic Life Support training, development of general employment and academic skills, and direct connection to local health care employers. You learn the content and skills necessary to pass the Massachusetts state test to become a certified nursing assistant (CNA) and the MA Home Care Aide Council test. You also receive job coaching and preparation (resume writing, cover letter development, interview preparation, exploration of job opportunities, critical thinking), computer skills (keyboarding, emailing, Google Docs and Slides), Dementia Care training, and Basic Life Support training and certification.
The program also includes a personalized job fair, mock interviews with local employers, 5 days of clinical experience at a long-term care facility and an optional job shadow opportunity at Lawrence General Hospital. NDEC also offers post-graduate advising and assistance to help our graduates navigate employment and workplace challenges, as well as next steps to higher education and additional training.
For more information visit: Nursing Assistant Program | Notre Dame Education Center (ndeclawrence.net)
Program is Offered In
English
Program Hours per Week
24
Program Duration
10 weeks
Rolling Admission
No
Program Start Dates
Contact provider for specifics.
Sample Schedule
| Hours | Activity Type | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00am-3:00pm | Job readiness, education | ✓ | ||||||
| 9:00am-12:30pm | Nursing assistant training | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| 1:00pm-3:00pm | Nursing assistant training | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Other Schedule Information
One week of clinical training, 8am-2pm
Optional job shadow at Lawrence General Hospital
Test prep and certification testing during last 2 weeks of training
Program Requirements
CORI check | Immunizations/Health Records | Age 18+ | Must have an intermediate to high level English Language speaking and reading ability. Conversation and Reading assessment conducted at information sessions.
Anticipated outcomes
Certified Nursing Asst (CNA) | Home Health Aid (HHA) | Basic Life Support (BLS) | Dementia Training, Employment, Promotion, Basic skills gain, Industry skills gain
Participant Supports
| Participant Support Category | All participants | As needed |
|---|---|---|
| Test/License Fees | ✓ | |
| Books/Supplies | ✓ | |
| Clothing/Uniforms | ✓ | |
| Referrals/Job Coaching | ✓ | |
| DTA SNAP Child Care Referral | ✓ | |
| DTA SNAP Transportation Support | ✓ |
Are there any out of pocket expenses for the participant?
Yes
Out of pocket expense/s or additonal information
Shoes appropriate for work environment
Do participants receive any pay?
Students will receive a $50 stipend for each successfully completed week of training.
Location
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354 Merrimack Street, Suite 210, Lawrence, MA 01843
Public Transit Information
Bus stop and train station nearby
May meet the ABAWD work rules?
Yes
Phone Number
978-682-6441
Program Contact
Jose Gonzalez
Program Contact Phone Number
978-682-6441 extension 15
Program Contact Email
Other Contact Information
Learn more about this program: https://www.ndeclawrence.net/nursing-assistant-program