Basic Life Support Provider (BLS):  This course is for healthcare professionals who need to know how to perform CPR, as well as other lifesaving skills, in a wide variety of in-hospital and out-of-hospital settings.

This course is intended for both initial and renewal BLS training. This course covers the following topics:

• High-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants;
• The AHA Chain of Survival;
• Use of an AED;
• Effective ventilations using a barrier device;
• Importance of teams in multi-rescuer resuscitation and performance as an effective team member during multi-rescuer CPR;
• Relief of foreign-body airway obstruction (choking) for adults and infants.

In this Instructor-led course, students participate in simulated clinical scenarios and learning stations. Students must successfully complete BLS skills practice and skills testing as well as a written exam in order to receive a completion ecard.

Thank you for your interest in the MassBay CNA program. Please follow the below steps to start the process of qualifying for the CNA program: 

Step 1: Complete all information on our intake form (if you already completed it please continue to step 2): 

https://forms.gle/kkBTWprTNy1EvF7u8

Step 2: Using this link, please sign up for a required virtual info session regarding the MassBay CNA program. 

Course Overview: CNA Course Description

Payment of $1,600 includes:

• Tuition
• Scrubs
• Textbooks
• Workbooks
• Watch
• Gate belt
• American Heart Association BLS Responder certification (CPR card)
• Laboratory fee

Fall 2026 8 week 1 2026 Schedule: 09/01/2026 - 10/18/2026

• Lecture: Tuesday & Wednesday, 4 - 7 pm | Virtual
• Labs: Friday 3 pm – 9 pm |Concord, MA
• Clinical: Friday & Saturday 7 am – 8 pm | Framingham, MA or Concord, MA

Thank you for your interest in the MassBay CNA program. Please follow the below steps to start the process of qualifying for the CNA program: 

Step 1: Complete all information on our intake form (if you already completed it please continue to step 2): 

https://forms.gle/kkBTWprTNy1EvF7u8

Step 2: Using this link, please sign up for a required virtual info session regarding the MassBay CNA program. 

Course Overview: CNA Course Description

Payment of $1,600 includes:

• Tuition
• Scrubs
• Textbooks
• Workbooks
• Watch
• Gate belt
• American Heart Association BLS Responder certification (CPR card)
• Laboratory fee

Fall 2026 8 week 1 2026 Schedule: 09/01/2026 - 10/18/2026

• Lecture: Tuesday & Wednesday, 4 - 7 pm | Virtual
• Labs: Saturday 8 am – 2 pm |Concord, MA
• Clinical: Saturday & Sunday 7 am – 8 pm| Framingham, MA or Concord, MA

Thank you for your interest in the MassBay CNA program. Please follow the below steps to start the process of qualifying for the CNA program: 

Step 1: Complete all information on our intake form (if you already completed it please continue to step 2): 

https://forms.gle/kkBTWprTNy1EvF7u8

Step 2: Using this link, please sign up for a required virtual info session regarding the MassBay CNA program. 

Course Overview: CNA Course Description

Payment of $1,600 includes:

• Tuition
• Scrubs
• Textbooks
• Workbooks
• Watch
• Gate belt
• American Heart Association BLS Responder certification (CPR card)
• Laboratory fee

Summer 2026 Schedule: 09/01/2026 - 10/18/2026

• Lecture: Tuesday & Wednesday, 4 - 7 pm | Virtual
• Labs: Thursday 3 pm – 9 pm | Concord, MA
• Clinical: Thursday & Friday 7 am – 8 pm | Framingham, MA or Concord, MA

The ATI Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) is required for admission into many Nursing and Allied Health programs, including MassBay Community College.

This virtual course prepares students in all four TEAS subject areas: Math, Science, Reading, and English/Grammar. Classes are taught online in real time by live instructors, offering interactive support and practice in each area.

All students will receive digital materials and Webex link (5) days before the course starts. Please reach out to Joshua Feld (jfeld@massbay.edu) with any questions

Disclaimer: MassBay Community College does not administer the TEAS exam on campus or online. For questions about exam requirements, please contact the MassBay Admissions Office.

Medical Interpreter Program: Open to all languages, this 60-hour program provides working knowledge of medical interpreting, including standards of practice, ethics, HIPAA regulations, cultural competency, and medical terminology/vocabulary. This course is designed for those preparing for entry-level careers as medical interpreters as well as for working interpreters preparing for the National Board Certificate exam. Students must be fully bilingual and must be fluent in English and one other language.

This program meets the National Board for Medical Interpreter Certification and/or Commission of Health Care Interpreter's training requirement and prepares you to pass the national certification exam. Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive a certificate of completion from the college and may elect to apply for national certification. Certification fees are not included. Students must possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Because a language assessment is required, students must register at least two weeks in advance.

The ATI Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) is required for admission into many Nursing and Allied Health programs, including MassBay Community College.

This virtual course prepares students in all four TEAS subject areas: Math, Science, Reading, and English/Grammar. Classes are taught online in real time by live instructors, offering interactive support and practice in each area.

All students will receive digital materials and Webex link (5) days before the course starts. Please reach out to Joshua Feld (jfeld@massbay.edu) with any questions

Disclaimer: MassBay Community College does not administer the TEAS exam on campus or online. For questions about exam requirements, please contact the MassBay Admissions Office.

This workshop is designed for caregivers, healthcare professionals, and volunteers who wish to enhance their skills and knowledge in providing compassionate care for hospice patients and their families. Participants will explore the unique needs of individuals facing terminal illness and learn best practices for delivering holistic support. Key topics include: Understanding hospice care - overview of the hospice philosophy, goals of care, and the role of hospice in the continuum of healthcare; Communication skills - techniques for effective communication with patients and families, including active listening and addressing difficult conversations about death and dying; Emotional and spiritual support - strategies for providing comfort and support, recognizing the emotional and spiritual needs of patients and their loved ones; Pain and symptom management - introduction to common symptoms in hospice care and methods for effective pain relief and symptom management and Caring for families - insights into supporting family members during the end-of-life journey, including coping strategies and resources available to them. By the end of the workshop, participants will be equipped with the skills and confidence to provide compassionate, patient-centered care, fostering dignity and comfort for hospice patients and their families during a critical time. 

Fall 2026:

Virtual Lectures: Thursday, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm | 10/08/2026 - 10/29/2026 (Webex)

In-person Lab: Saturday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm | 10/31/2026 - 10/31/2026 (Offsite)