Cost of CNA training -- are there CNA training programs in the greater Boston area offered for less than $850?

Red Cross and Catholic Charities charge about $850 for their Certified Nursing Assistant training, which is more than most people who want to go into this field can afford. Does anyone have any leads on CNA programs in the greater Boston area that are more affordable?

Thank you.

Marie Charles in Cambridge, Massachusetts said: Red Cross and Catholic Charities charge about $850 for their Certified Nursing Assistant training, which is more than most people who want to go into this field can afford. Does anyone have any leads on CNA programs in the greater Boston area that are more affordable?

Thank you.

I am a single mom looking for an affordable certified nursing program in the boston area.

Virginia Dunlap in Hyde Park, Massachusetts said: I am a single mom looking for an affordable certified nursing program in the boston area.

I don't know about Boston, however, NYC have "FREE" cna programs through the Board of Education. (Adult Learning Centers)
Perhaps they also have this in Boston? Call the board of Education and inquire. These things are rarely advertised to the public. I just got my CNA thru this "free" program and I have a full time job. No low income guidelines required. Only things needed is "citizenship, social security card number and pass a simple reading comprehension test.

Hello , Good night, can you please give me the link to where i can get enrolled in a CNA program that is free in NYC im in Brooklyn area and u can email me directly at eutrisclarke26@yahoo.com. Thank you so much for your time and consideration in reading my post.

Millie in New York, New York said: I don't know about Boston, however, NYC have "FREE" cna programs through the Board of Education. (Adult Learning Centers)
Perhaps they also have this in Boston? Call the board of Education and inquire. These things are rarely advertised to the public. I just got my CNA thru this "free" program and I have a full time job. No low income guidelines required. Only things needed is "citizenship, social security card number and pass a simple reading comprehension test.

Millie in New York, New York said: I don't know about Boston, however, NYC have "FREE" cna programs through the Board of Education. (Adult Learning Centers)
Perhaps they also have this in Boston? Call the board of Education and inquire. These things are rarely advertised to the public. I just got my CNA thru this "free" program and I have a full time job. No low income guidelines required. Only things needed is "citizenship, social security card number and pass a simple reading comprehension test.

hi i am in the nyc area and i have been looking for a cna training i would appreciate it if u can help thank you

Free C.N.A. training at Marion Manor in South Boston. you have a choice if you want to work there or leave. it is a catholic nursing home. one of the biggest in mass.

i live in the bronx and i am looking for free cna training in ny. ny. or the bronx help me out PLEASE!!!!!!!1

Melissa in Boston, Massachusetts said: Free C.N.A. training at Marion Manor in South Boston. you have a choice if you want to work there or leave. it is a catholic nursing home. one of the biggest in mass.

How do I go about attending the free CNA training?

Call the facilities in your area and ask if they offer CNA training. Many facilities will train you in their facilities. Other facilities will pay your tuition and book for the course through a local community college. You have to pick up the phone and call the facilites near you and inquire. If you prefer to pay for your own class, you can contact the local community colleges yourself. If you need financial assistance you can also contact your state employment service to see if your state offers programs which pay for the needed training for this career. Many states offer assistance with child care to aid those with small children wanting to take the course. Lastly, if you are interested in this you need to look into the going hourly wage for this position in the area you plan to live and work. Also, before you accept a job, walk through the hallways and look at the employees. Are they smiling, frowning, interactin with their co-workers or patients? Does the facility smell of urine or feces? Do the residents look clean and well kept? Are they postioned in a comfortable position? Do the patients look happy or bored? All of these can be clues to help you decide if you want to work there! It is hard work. It is a calling to do this work. You must really want to make a difference in your patients' lives. It is a necessity in health care. If all we had were doctors, how would the sick patient heal? Sick, hurt or weakened individuals cannot take care of themselves! Every position is an important one! Each job that you do to your best ability is one in which to be proud!

what is the average pay for CNA in the Chicago area?

Wondering if there are any places that people know of in the Bay Area/San Francisco that do not cost $2500?

And what is the credibility of taking the class online? Does the certificate look the same to employers?

Thanks!

How easy will this have been if we could take online classes, but i guess there is more practicals involved. But the rate at which the cost of taking just the classes is ridiculous. Imaging in the Chicago area at class location that was around $300 in the last 2years has bumped up to almost a $1000.
But I want to know, are there more disadvantages in enrolling at a facility that offers to pay for training in so far you work there for "x" number of years at a lower wage compared to the the national average?

Peter in Naga, Philippines said: I'm seeing a lot of comments that CNAs are really not getting fair salary..Is it generally? or are there any place which they pay CNA better? I'm currently attending class to be a CNA here in the Philippines and I'm very much planning to apply abroad in the future cause I know how much shortage of manpower that healthcare is experiencing..I can see that the average income of CNA in US is about $12-18/hr but there are some who only offer as low as $7/hr. Im confused, should I still have to feel motivated in pursuing to work there? I've read some comments and it seems to me that CNA work in the US isn't considered as a work one to be proud of and a lot of people say that they're ashamed of speaking to others of being one.How come it came that way? CNA work is very important in the healthcare system..Is it because they do all the dirty stuffs?

my advice if your in the Philipines be a nurse not a CNA, leave CNA jobs to the people here in the US.

They do dirty for real, but most CNAs want to talk their careers to the next level, either become a LPN or Registered Nurse. Its a long short but its wothwhile.

Millie in New York, New York said: I don't know about Boston, however, NYC have "FREE" cna programs through the Board of Education. (Adult Learning Centers)
Perhaps they also have this in Boston? Call the board of Education and inquire. These things are rarely advertised to the public. I just got my CNA thru this "free" program and I have a full time job. No low income guidelines required. Only things needed is "citizenship, social security card number and pass a simple reading comprehension test.

i will like where in nyc u took a free cna training cause im looking every where in the bronx ny.

I an looking CNA in spanish course, in San jose california

Millie in New York, New York said: I don't know about Boston, however, NYC have "FREE" cna programs through the Board of Education. (Adult Learning Centers)
Perhaps they also have this in Boston? Call the board of Education and inquire. These things are rarely advertised to the public. I just got my CNA thru this "free" program and I have a full time job. No low income guidelines required. Only things needed is "citizenship, social security card number and pass a simple reading comprehension test.

can you give me the number of the free courses that youve taken please. i called 311, 411 and i googled im not getting much results. PLEASE HELP. im in the bx but im willing to travel to bk or manhattan to take some classes

i am in the Chicago area and i am trying to enrol for free training cna programs while you work in the same establishment. Folks around say you are bound by the establishment who offer this free in-house traning for like a year where you work so long hours only at this establishment, earning less than the national average pay, and it takes like forever to enrol you for the national certification exams, just because its free. pls let me know the advantage of actually paying for this classes oneself, then seeking employement after certification. they say this makes job schedules so flexible, you can negotiate your pay and work 2 jobs, etc.

Can any one tell me where can i take CNA in Boston area?

Millie in New York, New York said: I don't know about Boston, however, NYC have "FREE" cna programs through the Board of Education. (Adult Learning Centers)
Perhaps they also have this in Boston? Call the board of Education and inquire. These things are rarely advertised to the public. I just got my CNA thru this "free" program and I have a full time job. No low income guidelines required. Only things needed is "citizenship, social security card number and pass a simple reading comprehension test.

Hi, I read your information I appriciate please, please e-mail me popper address of Board of Education, NY,NY for CNA Free Trianing. Thank You

The office of Adult and continuing education of NYC Department of Education offers free training for Certified Nurse Assistant and LPN. Following are some of their locations:

Bronx -
Bronx Adult Learning Center
3450 East Tremont Avenue, RM 323
Telephone: 718-863-4057

Brooklyn
Bronx Adult Learning Center
475 Nostrand Avenue
Telephone: 718-638-2635

Manhattan
Mid-Manhattan Adult Learning Center
212 West 120th street
Telephone: 212-666-1919/1920

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Sister Janet in New York, New York said: The office of Adult and continuing education of NYC Department of Education offers free training for Certified Nurse Assistant and LPN. Following are some of their locations:

Bronx -
Bronx Adult Learning Center
3450 East Tremont Avenue, RM 323
Telephone: 718-863-4057

Brooklyn
Bronx Adult Learning Center
475 Nostrand Avenue
Telephone: 718-638-2635

Manhattan
Mid-Manhattan Adult Learning Center
212 West 120th street
Telephone: 212-666-1919/1920

What are the qualifications for these programs

HI, i AM LOOKING FOR AN FREE CNA'S CLASSES IN THE PHILA.DOES ANY ONE HAVE ANY INFORMATION ON WHERE I COULD TAKE CLASSES FOR FREE I DON'T HAVE AN JOB RIGHT NOW AND CAN AFFORD TO PAY FOR CLASS.
THAN YOU.

i would be happy if u can help me get low tuition fees in ny.i will be grateful if you help me.thank you

CHECK ADULT EDUCATION CENTERS AT COMMUNITY COLLEGES AROUND YOU FOR, THAT WILL GIUDE YOU

Melissa in Boston, Massachusetts said: Free C.N.A. training at Marion Manor in South Boston. you have a choice if you want to work there or leave. it is a catholic nursing home. one of the biggest in mass.

What is the catch...you don't have to pay and it's only 2 weeks long and you don't have to work their either? Do you just go on your own to get the testing done?
Thanks

thank you so much one of the sites is right up the street from me i would have not known had it not been for you sister janet of new york new york bronx adult learning center at 3450 east tremont ave and iam 176 and tremont a year looking for a free traing and it was right here all along thanks again rahsonnda mcgowan

I have taken the 127-HR basic nurse training class which qualifies you for the State of Illinois Competency Exam in 6weeks. They say I can use this class certificate to get a job for 9odays before the Exam, but most of the nursing centres and hospitals on the Northside of Chicago want you to pass the exam before offering u a job, can anyone tell me where I can a job on the Northside with the class certificate for now?

I Am trying to look for a cheap CNA program in San Diego area. Anyone have any ideas? Id greatly appriciate it.

I would like to no where to take the cna class if I can take it for free at some campus. i dont have the money to pay for the class

beverly strause said: I would like to no where to take the cna class if I can take it for free at some campus. i dont have the money to pay for the class

some where in reading pa

Millie in New York, New York said: I don't know about Boston, however, NYC have "FREE" cna programs through the Board of Education. (Adult Learning Centers)
Perhaps they also have this in Boston? Call the board of Education and inquire. These things are rarely advertised to the public. I just got my CNA thru this "free" program and I have a full time job. No low income guidelines required. Only things needed is "citizenship, social security card number and pass a simple reading comprehension test.

amazing. I just looked up the EOC free career training. is this what your'e talking about? Do you mind if I ask how long the program is for CNA and what u think of the free program? I live in manhattan and I'm seriously considering going.

Melissa in Boston, Massachusetts said: Free C.N.A. training at Marion Manor in South Boston. you have a choice if you want to work there or leave. it is a catholic nursing home. one of the biggest in mass.

I willing need the jobs because i have experience working in the nursing home thanks very much

Melissa in Boston, Massachusetts said: Free C.N.A. training at Marion Manor in South Boston. you have a choice if you want to work there or leave. it is a catholic nursing home. one of the biggest in mass.

I willing need the jobs because i have experience working in the nursing home thanks very much appriacite that if you giving opportinite

marie in boston said: What is the catch...you don't have to pay and it's only 2 weeks long and you don't have to work their either? Do you just go on your own to get the testing done?
Thanks

The catch is that there are certain eleigiblity requirements for their enrollees. The program receives funding from an outside source for each student they train.

im looking for free cna training out here in NC, so if theirs anyone with any info please feel free to inform

NO

You can find a list of CNA programs, many of them less expensive at this URL: www.my-nursing-career.com/nursing-degree-search/

Marie Charles in Cambridge, Massachusetts said: Red Cross and Catholic Charities charge about $850 for their Certified Nursing Assistant training, which is more than most people who want to go into this field can afford. Does anyone have any leads on CNA programs in the greater Boston area that are more affordable?

Thank you.

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can you point me in the right directions where I can work in a facilies under a cna to work on getting my cna.I work for a facility call devlopemental center for mental disable client for 19years and you did not need a cna. thank you very much

can you point me in the right directions where I can work in a facilies under a cna to work on getting my cna.I work for a facility call devlopemental center for mental disable client for 19years and you did not need a cna. thank you very much

can you point me in the right directions where I can work in a facilies under a cna to work on getting my cna.I work for a facility call devlopemental center for mental disable client for 19years and you did not need a cna. thank you very much

hi,im an RN in the phils and i want to work as a CNA while reviewing for nclex.i wonder if i still need to take a CNA certificate to apply for that job.

I am so glad I came across this web-site, I am orgionally form Manhattan and one month ago I moved to Florida with the intention of taking an LPN course and it is proving very difficult here. In reading these comments and learning about the Adult Learning Centers that would provide the traings for free!, I think I'm moving back home!

Interested in taking free casac training for individual not substance abuser. Having hard time most training I've come across either charging or offering to clients for free. Please tell me there is a free program out there I want to be a counselor . Any help will be appericated.

CK
Bronx Ny

delewn said: i live in the bronx and i am looking for free cna training in ny. ny. or the bronx help me out PLEASE!!!!!!!1

I attended Educational Opportunity Center a school which is linked with Westchester Community College. They also have a site for the Bx. Im not sure of the # but if your interested you can google it!

can someone help me i am trying to find cna training classes in reading pa, but evertime i do a search it brings up jobs i would really appreciate if someone can point me in the right direction thank you

Indeed is a job search engine. Only jobs will come up. Indeed is a great job search engine because you can find jobs from 5,000+ career sites.

One place you can do a search for training is here: www.my-nursing-career.com/nds/

You can also find all nursing programs in the US here: www.my-nursing-career.com/nursing-degrees/index.html

Good luck

Hi I'm new this site.I want to Thank sister janet for the iformation on lpn courses in ny adult education center mid manhattan .I called to get more information and i was lucky.The application deadline to apply for the lpn courses was one day ahead.So i quickly went and recive the application.The people was very rude and nasty when i got there and did not to provide any information.What i read on the application package is that you have to be hs graudate 21 years and older.You will also have to take a pre nursing assesment test which is 35.00 and they will schduled a test for you.The only thing is that i'am very nervous.. i really want to pass.Is there anyone who took the test and pass.Can you tell me what is on and is it hard.I have not been in school in a while.Also was the course intense.It is 10 month course starting in sept 2008.And is not free its $2,000 but it include books ,grauation dues and uniform i belive.