CNA Classes in New Bedford, MA: 4 State-Approved Programs
New Bedford has 4 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 New Bedford
Each program below appears on Massachusetts's official approved list. Confirm current approval, start dates, and cost with the program before enrolling.
| Program | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Coastal Career Academy | 715 Purchase Street | (508) 536-5366 |
| Lifestream Employment & Training Services | 444 MYRTLE STREET | (508) 991-4503 |
| New Bedford High School | 230 Hathaway Boulevard, 02740 | (508) 997-4511 |
| Southcoast Health at St. Luke's Hospital | 101 Page Street, 02740 | (508) 973-5559 |
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 New Bedford
CMS lists 6 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in New Bedford, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in New Bedford.
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 New Bedford
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.
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Questions about CNA classes in New Bedford
- How many CNA classes are in New Bedford, MA?
- Massachusetts's approved nurse aide training list names 4 CNA programs in New Bedford. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
- How long is CNA training in New Bedford?
- Programs in New Bedford 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 New Bedford?
- 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 6 nursing homes in New Bedford.