Certified Nurse Aide Plus (CPR, HHA, and Alzheimer's Trainings)

Fee: $2,395

Need help convincing your employer to help cover the costs?

*Additional Funding Sources

This course may be eligible for funding for qualified Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients as well as additional funding available under other grants. Please email Lillian Ortiz lortiz2403@stcc.edu 

Individual Training Account (ITA) - Funding

What is an Individual Training Account (ITA)?

An Individual Training Account (ITA) is an account set up on behalf of an adult or dislocated worker to pay for training services. The purpose of the ITA is to give program participants maximum choice in selecting a training program.

One-Stop Career Centers determine the dollar amount limits, time limits, and other requirements for use of ITA accounts.
If you are approved for an ITA account, you must choose your training services from the statewide list of ITA-approved programs. A One-Stop Career Center employment counselor will give you information to help you make an informed choice about how to spend your ITA funds.

You can use the Department of Workforce Training's Online Services Training Course Search to find ITA-approved training programs that meet your needs. Select "ITA" from the Approved Course Type drop-down box to find ITA-approved programs.

How do I apply?

To apply for the Adult and Dislocated Worker Program and for Individual Training Account (ITA) funds, visit your One-Stop Career Center, or call the Division of Career Services at 617-626-5300.

To find the Career Center nearest you, see Find a Career Center near You on the Department of Workforce Development web site. 

For more information about One-Stop Career Centers in Massachusetts, see One-Stop Career Centers.

Morning Session 

Section D31

Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Times: 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Dates: Jan. 13-16; NO CLASS Jan. 20; 21-23; 27-30; Feb. 3-6; 10-13; NO CLASS Feb. 17; 18-20; 24-27; March 3-4
Compliance Deadline: January 9, 2025
Registration Deadline: December 31, 2024

Afternoon Session

Section A25

Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Times: 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Dates: Nov. 12-14; 18-21, 25-27; NO CLASS Nov. 28-29; Dec. 2-5; 9-12; 16-19; NO CLASSES Dec. 23-Jan. 3; 6-9; 13-16; NO CLASS Jan. 20; 21-23; 27-30; Feb. 3-6; 10-13; NO CLASS Feb. 17; 18-20
Compliance Deadline: November 8, 2024
Registration Deadline: October 28, 2024

Evening Session

Section E22

Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Times: 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Dates: Dec. 2-5; 9-12; 16-19; NO CLASSES Dec. 23-Jan. 3; 6-9; 13-16; NO CLASS Jan. 20; 21-23; 27-30; Feb. 3-6; 10-13; NO CLASS Feb. 17; 18-20; 24-27; Mar. 3-6; 10
Compliance Deadline: November 8, 2024
Registration Deadline: October 28, 2024

Saturday Session

Section S31

Day: Saturday
Times: 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Dates: March 8, 15, 22, 29;  April 5, 12, 19, 26; May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; June 7, 14, 21, 28, NO CLASS JULY 5; 12, 19, 26, August 2
Compliance Deadline: TBA
Registration Deadline: February 8, 2025

Scrubs

Books may be purchased from STCC, Amazon or any book store. Scrubs can be purchased at any uniform supply store; maroon scrubs from STCC Bookstore are required for affiliation.

Student CORI Policy

College programs involving potentially unsupervised contact with children, the disabled, or the elderly, including fieldwork (a clinical affiliation, internship, externship, or field placement) with a private or public healthcare provider or daycare provider, will be required to undergo state-wide and/or national criminal background checks, including but not limited to: Massachusetts Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and Sex Offender Record Information (SORI), Seven (7) year residential Search, and FBI Fingerprinting checks. The purpose of the background check is to ensure a safe and protective environment for all clients, particularly members of vulnerable populations.

Students choosing not to consent to the required background checks will be ineligible to participate in fieldwork involving vulnerable populations. Ineligibility to participate in fieldwork may affect a student's ability to successfully complete the program.

Based upon the results of the background checks, a student may be deemed ineligible to participate in academic or clinical activities, which may impact a student's ability to successfully complete program requirements. Background checks are reviewed by the College’s CORI Board. The CORI Board determines eligibility to participate in academic and/or clinical activities. Students have the right to appeal the determination of the CORI Board by filing a written appeal with the Vice President of Student Affairs within 10 business days of receiving the CORI Board’s determination.

Furthermore, please be advised that eligibility to participate in College academic and/or clinical activities following a background check does not guarantee eligibility to sit for a professional credentialing examination(s) or for employment upon program completion. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the certification or licensure board for a particular healthcare or other service profession to determine the standards that must be met for credentialing, licensing and/or employment in that field.

Attendance

Attendance is Mandatory - as the state requires a very specific amount of hours in the classroom and clinical setting to be eligible to take the CNA exam. Failure to meet attendance requirements will result in withdrawal from the course.

Refund Policy

Withdraw prior to the start of class* - 100% Refund
No Refunds will be given once class begins

In the absence of a written third party contractual agreement stating otherwise, all refunds will be issued to the student. Credit card payments will be refunded directly to the credit card if processed within thirty days of the payment.

Course Cancellation Policy

The STCC Workforce Training office reserves the right to cancel any course that does not meet minimum enrollment requirements.

Student Handbook Policies

As a participant in this program/course I understand that I am bound by all the rules, regulations, and policies of STCC as outlined in the Springfield Technical Community College Student Handbook.

Disability-Related Accommodations

In compliance with Springfield Technical Community College's policy and equal access laws, disability-related accommodations are available. Students who desire such accommodations should provide documentation of a disability to register with the Office of Disability Services (ODS). Proper registration will enable ODS counselors to verify the disability and determine reasonable academic accommodations

To view Certified Nurse Aide Plus (CPR, HHA, and Alzheimer's Trainings) related careers, live job listings, and average salaries please see STCC’s Career Coach.

This program is both Section 30 and ITA approved

Section 30 Benefits

Section 30 of the Massachusetts Unemployment Insurance Law allows DUA to waive an active work search if you meet certain eligibility requirements. This means that you can continue to collect UI benefits while in full-time approved training. Under certain circumstances, you may be eligible for up to an additional 26 weeks of UI benefits while you are attending full-time training.

You may be eligible for approved training if you:

• Are permanently separated from your previous employer
• Are unlikely to obtain suitable employment based on your current skill level
• Need training to become re-employed

Remember to select the training program that is best for you and that will help you find employment in your new occupation. DUA does not pay for training.

Section 30 Requirements

Claimants must meet eligibility and training requirements.

Section 30 Regulations

Massachusetts General Law (M.G.L.) 151A Section 30(c) and 430 Code of Massachusetts Regulations (CMR) 9.00 allows claimants to receive unemployment insurance (UI) benefits while enrolled in approved training.

Students must successfully complete 75 hours of classroom training and 24 hours of clinical training in order to schedule their CNA exam. Please note, students must be 100% compliant with medical and CORI requirements (PDF linked above in Prerequisites/Requirements tab) or they will not be allowed to enter the clinical site.

For questions or interest in our current or future programs, please complete our Workforce Development Program Inquiry Form, and one of our Recruitment and Retention Specialists will contact you promptly. For all other questions, please use the contact below.

The STCC Workforce Development Center
Building 27, Second Floor

• Phone: 413-755-4225
• Email: workforcetraining@stcc.edu