Massachusetts CNA Facts
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Training
Massachusetts requires 100 hours of CNA training in a state approved program, including 75 classroom hours and 25 hands-on training hours at a nursing facility.
Summary: 100 hours training
Testing
PROMETRIC performs CNA testing in Massachusetts. Qualifications for testing include:
- For New Nurse Aide, you must a certification of the completed state-approved nurse aide training program.
- Reciprocity, you must be active and in good standing on a Registry in another state.
- You must pay the following fees:
Clinical Skills Test and Written Test – First time tester – $110
Clinical Skills Test and Oral Test – First time tester – $120
Clinical Skills Test – $70
Written Test – $40
Oral Test – $50
Reciprocity/CNA From Another State – $0
Duplicate Certificate – $20
Recertification – $0
Reschedule – $35
You can review the Candidate Information Bulletin for more testing information.
Summary:$110 testing fee
Renewal
CNAs in Maryland are required to renew their CNA certification every 2 years.
The cost to renew is free – $0.
The requirements for renewal are:
- Must have worked for pay as a nurse aide, under the supervision of a nurse, for at least eight (8) hours performing nursing related duites.
Summary: Free renewal; 8 paid working hours required
Employment
The employment outlook for CNAs in Massachusetts is good. As of 2018, there are 29,420 people employed as CNAs and it is projected to grow by 4% at 2028 making it to 30,630 employees. It’s projected annual job openings between 2018 – 2028 is 3, 490.
Summary: 4% projected growth
Pay
The average pay rate for CNAs in Massachusetts is $37,271 as of September 26, 2022, but the range typically falls between $33,968 and $41,156.
