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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 open for our Spring 2026 Nursing Assistant training program! To learn more about the program and how to apply, all interested applicants must attend a mandatory information session via Zoom.
- Wednesday, March 18, from 12 to 1 p.m.
- Monday, March 23, from 4 to 5 p.m.
- Wednesday, March 25, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
- Monday, March 30, from noon to 1 p.m.
- Wednesday, April 1, from 1 to 2 p.m.
All information sessions are held via Zoom. Use the link and password below to attend:
Meeting ID: 739 9596 2002
Passcode: 23egv2
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."