CNA Classes in Framingham, MA: 3 State-Approved Programs
Framingham has 3 CNA training programs on Massachusetts's approved list. Massachusetts requires 75 hours of training, 16 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in Massachusetts is $46,680 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in Framingham
Each program below appears on Massachusetts's official approved list. 1 of them is run by a nursing facility or care center, judging by the listed type or program name. Confirm current approval, start dates, and cost with the program before enrolling.
| Program | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Bay Community College | 490 Franklin Street, 01702 | (508) 270-4103 |
| Pathway Vocational Institute of Health | 493 Worcester Road, Suite 303, 01701 | (508) 872-5973 |
| St. Patrick's Manor | 863 Central Street, 01017 | — |
Programs: Massachusetts approved nurse aide training program list, mirrored September 2026. Pay: BLS OES May 2025. Programs open and close during the year; confirm current approval with the program or the state list before enrolling.
Where CNAs work in Framingham
CMS lists 5 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Framingham, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Framingham.
Under federal rule 42 CFR 483.152(c), a nurse aide who is employed by, or has a job offer from, a nursing facility on the day training begins cannot be charged for any part of the training and competency evaluation program, including textbooks. An aide who is hired by a facility within 12 months of completing a program is entitled to reimbursement of the cost, which the state must provide for on a pro rata basis while the aide works as a nurse aide.
CNA pay in Framingham
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants
After training: exam and registry
Graduates take Massachusetts's competency exam, a written or oral test and a skills test, and are then listed on the Massachusetts Nurse Aide Registry. Employers check that listing before hiring. How the Massachusetts registry works.
CNA classes in other Massachusetts cities
- Worcester (12)
- Brockton (7)
- Lawrence (5)
- Randolph (5)
- Fall River (4)
- Lowell (4)
- Lynn (4)
- New Bedford (4)
- Agawam (3)
- Attleboro (3)
- Boston (3)
- Chelmsford (3)
Questions about CNA classes in Framingham
- How many CNA classes are in Framingham, MA?
- Massachusetts's approved nurse aide training list names 3 CNA programs in Framingham. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
- How long is CNA training in Framingham?
- Programs in Framingham follow Massachusetts's requirement of 75 training hours, including 16 clinical hours. The federal minimum is 75 hours.
- Can I get free CNA training in Framingham?
- Under federal rule 42 CFR 483.152(c), a nurse aide who is employed by, or has a job offer from, a nursing facility on the day training begins cannot be charged for any part of the training and competency evaluation program, including textbooks. An aide who is hired by a facility within 12 months of completing a program is entitled to reimbursement of the cost, which the state must provide for on a pro rata basis while the aide works as a nurse aide. CMS lists 5 nursing homes in Framingham.