About 15 miles southwest of Natick in Milford, Massachusetts, Emerson NA Training School is the closest training program to Natick. It offers coursework to prepare for the state CNA certification test, including classroom and practical experience. It also offers additional coursework for a CNA to become a Home Health Aide or Personal Care Assistant.
Emerson NA Training School
171 Main St., Suite 203
Milford, MA 01757
508-244-4236
If you'd prefer to travel into Boston for CNA training, there are a few more options. Bunker Hill Community College offers appropriate classes.
Another option is Laboure College, which was founded specifically as a hospital training school. It offers CNA training as well as opportunities to continue with various degree programs related to nursing and health care. It is south of Boston.
Bunker Hill Community College
250 New Rutherford Ave.
Boston, MA 02129
617-228-2000
Laboure College
2120 Dorchester Ave.,
Dorchester, MA 02124
617-296-8300
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts periodically offers an exam for CNA certification. The exam involves both a paper test and a demonstration of patient care skills. The full road to certification involves the training courses, the exam and a few other details, such as vaccinations.