Nursing Assistant Training
JOIN US
FOR AN INFO SESSION
Monday
October 27, 2025 at 10AM
In our INFO SESSIONS, you will meet our Program Coordinator and learn how YOU can begin a career in healthcare in 10-16 weeks!
Our next classes start in
January 2026 & April 2026!
Become a Nursing Assistant & Home Health Aide in 10 weeks (if you have native or high proficiency English) or 16 weeks (for Intermediate English Level Learners)! The NDEC-L Nursing Assistant Program provides supportive, high quality training to prepare compassionate caregivers for employment as nursing assistants and to pass the state certification exam. Our curriculum also includes Home Health Aide training. Students experience a combination of classroom instruction and skills practice, clinical experience, Basic Life Support training, development of general employment and academic skills, and direct connection to local health care employers. Our program is subsidized by grants and donations, so that there is low or no cost to students.
INSTRUCTORS
Amy White, RN
Dominique McGrath, LPN
José González Ibarra, MEd
Michelle Friedman, MA
Diana Onacha, CNA, MS
REQUIREMENTS
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Age 18+
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Massachusetts Resident
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Be unemployed/underemployed or an incumbent worker at partner employer organization (WCTF guidelines)
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Authorization to Work in the United States
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Valid (unexpired) U.S. government-issued photo ID (License, passport, State ID card, etc.)
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Primary Doctor’s Note stating that the student had a physical exam (within a year)
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Proof of Flu Vaccine (Seasonal)
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Proof of a TB (Tuberculosis) test (within a year)
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Acceptable CORI Report
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English Language Aptitude, Level 3+
For more information, contact:
José González
Nursing Assistant Programs Coordinator
Office: 978-682-6441 Ext. 15
Email: NAPcoordinator@ndeclawrence.com
COURSE FEES
NDEC-L's nursing assistant programs are low-cost or no cost.
Many students qualify for free or subsidized training. Our program coordinator will help you to find the lowest cost option.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
