This summer, NHTI—Concord’s Community College will kick off a new nursing aid certificate program. After just eight weeks, participating students will be prepared to take a Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) exam and join one of the state’s most in-demand careers.
“No matter which area of the field interests you, you’ll find job opportunities in convenient locations everywhere,” said LNA program coordinator, Katherine Moore.
Moore explained that LNAs can pursue careers in nursing, long-term care, and rehabilitation facilities as well as hospitals, schools, and home care. A wide variety of schedules and hours are often available.
NHTI’s LNA certificate program includes five days in the college’s learning lab on the Concord campus, and eight days of hands-on learning in a nearby clinical facility. The inaugural summer program features clinical days at Merrimack County Nursing Home.
The remaining reading and writing portions of the course can be completed online, allowing for a high level of flexibility for students. Instructors and NHTI staff will be available to support students during the entire eight-week training.
To remove additional barriers, NHTI has planned a special Basic Life Support class to kick off the LNA program. Rather than requiring students to complete this three-hour training before enrolling, it is offered the same afternoon as orientation.
“I don’t think there is a career better suited to someone who wants to help others,” said Moore. “I honestly feel like LNAs make the biggest difference for someone in care.”
To enroll in NHTI’s first LNA certificate program, students must register by August 14. Learn more and sign up at nhti.edu/healthcare-training-programs.
About NHTI-Concord’s Community College
NHTI—Concord’s Community College is committed to cultivating potential in every learner. Through more than 70 academic programs, we equip students with the skills and knowledge that power New Hampshire’s future. We deliver a comprehensive college experience—including on-campus housing, competitive athletic programs, and vibrant student clubs and organizations—that allow 4,600 students annually to advance in their careers and embrace lifelong learning. We are a proud member of the Community College System of New Hampshire, and have maintained accreditation by the New England Commission of Higher Education since 1969.