State-recognized certification listing you on the MA Nurse Aide Registry. Lets you work as a CNA in nursing homes, rehabs, and hospitals.

Who needs it

Anyone working as a CNA in MA, and a near-universal stepping stone into LPN / RN school.

How to get it

Complete a MA DPH-approved Nurse Aide Training Program (75–100 hours), then pass the MA Nurse Aide Competency Exam (written + skills).

Cost

Programs: $0 (employer-paid) to ~$1,500. Exam: ~$120. Renewal every 2 years.

Where to start

MA DPH — Nurse Aide Registry ↗Prometric — MA Nurse Aide Exam ↗