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Nursing Assistant Training Program
Workforce Development offers a free 14-week nursing assistant training program, managed exclusively by Brown University Health’s Nursing Assistant School. The program is designed to provide training to individuals who are interested in a career as a nursing assistant (CNA) at Brown University Health. Participants will complete a clinical rotation at a Brown University Health location. The program includes classroom learning, work-readiness training (clinical), and a hands-on learning experience (internship). Students learn and demonstrate essential skills in labs and lectures to prepare them to successfully pass the state exams required for licensing.
Students will learn:
- Foundations of care
- Human body and development
- Safety and infection control
- Vital signs and hygiene
- Nutrition and positioning
- Medical terminology
- Ethics
Upcoming Information Sessions
Recruitment is now closed for this program. Please check back for updates on our next program, tentatively scheduled to begin in late August 2026.
Hear from a Nursing Assistant Program Graduate
"Thanks for the great opportunity; this is an excellent program that taught me so much," says Jennyfer. "I can now manage my time better, and I learned so much. I really appreciated the nursing instructors and program coordinator so much. I am glad I took the chance and the opportunity to enjoy the program, no regrets at all."