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North Shore employers are hiring and they want trained workers. By completing training courses, you’ll have better access to local job opportunities.

Integrated ESL and Nurse Assistant/Home Health Aide Program*

Prepare for an entry-level career in healthcare. This program begins with English language skills, followed by Nurse Assistant/Home Health Aide training. Certifications include Home Health Aide, Hand in Hand Dementia training, and CPR, in addition to the clinical experience, the Nurse Assistant certification exam, textbooks, career readiness skills, and a job fair.

*Funded by the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education Training Resources and Internships Network (TRAIN) 

CLASS SCHEDULE

• Dates: November 9, 2026-May 31, 2027
• Days: Mondays and Wednesdays (and occasional Tuesdays)
• Time: 5:30-9:30pm
• Location: Lynn Campus
• Clinical Training - will take place on 2 consecutive weekends in May at a local long-term nursing facility.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Enrolled in or completed LAC103 (Basic 4) and LAC105 (Low Intermediate) OR enrolled in or completed ESL 002 (ESL Integrated Skills 1) and ESL 003 (Writing and Grammar 1)
• If you have not taken ESL courses, an ACCUPLACER score between 140 and 160 can be submitted
• The Accuplacer can be taken free of charge at North Shore Community College

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Meet the English Language requirements above
• 18-years-old or older
• CORI/SORI, to be coordinated by North Shore prior to acceptance
• Be available for all course meetings, career readiness trainings, clinicals, and the Nurse Assistant exam
• Member of underserved or underrepresented community and/or underemployed
• Interest in and commitment to becoming employed as Nurse Assistant/Home Health Aide and ability to work in the US

Please note: This class has filled. Thank you for your interest and please continue to visit this page for future opportunities.

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