CNA Classes in Pittsfield, MA: 3 State-Approved Programs
Pittsfield has 3 CNA training programs on Massachusetts's approved list. Massachusetts requires 75 hours of training, 16 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in the Pittsfield area is $46,620 a year, about the same as the Massachusetts figure, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in Pittsfield
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Berkshire Health Systems at Berkshire Community College | 1350 West Street, 01201 | (413) 447-2165 |
| Integritus Healthcare | 75 North Street Suite 210 | (413) 395-7920 |
| Springside Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center | 255 Lebanon Street | (413) 499-2334 |
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 Pittsfield
CMS lists 4 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Pittsfield, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Pittsfield.
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 Pittsfield
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants · CNA salary in Pittsfield
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 Pittsfield
- How many CNA classes are in Pittsfield, MA?
- Massachusetts's approved nurse aide training list names 3 CNA programs in Pittsfield. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
- How much do CNAs make in Pittsfield?
- Typical CNA pay in the Pittsfield area is $46,620 a year, or $22.41 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The Massachusetts figure is $46,680.
- How long is CNA training in Pittsfield?
- Programs in Pittsfield 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 Pittsfield?
- 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 4 nursing homes in Pittsfield.