MCHS
Healthcare Training
Training Programs

Career-ready healthcare training in Brockton, MA

Choose your path. Each program includes hands-on instruction, friendly support, and career help when you finish.

HHA vs CNA — which path is right for you?

Both roles support patients directly, but the training length, scope of practice, and career outlook in Massachusetts differ. Here's a quick side-by-side.

Home Health Aide (HHA)

  • • ~4-week training program
  • • Non-medical caregiving — bathing, dressing, meals, mobility
  • • Works in the client's home, often through home care agencies
  • • Fastest entry point into healthcare

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

  • • ~7-week program with clinical hours
  • • State-certified — vital signs, ADLs, basic clinical tasks
  • • Works in nursing homes, hospitals, rehab, and home care
  • • Stronger long-term career growth and higher wages in MA

Not sure which fits? Call 508-427-6671 and our team will help you decide.

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Become a licensed CNA in 7 weeks with hands-on clinical training.

7 weeksMondays, Wednesdays & Saturdays$99 registrationCall office for tuition
  • Hands-on clinical training
  • Career placement support
  • Small class sizes
  • Bilingual-friendly instruction
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Register for CNA Training

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Home Health Aide (HHA)

Fast 4-week program to start a career in caregiving.

4 weeksWeekday & weekend options
  • Practical caregiving skills
  • Ideal entry into healthcare
  • Flexible schedule
  • Job referrals on completion
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Enroll in HHA Training

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CPR Training & Certification

AHA-aligned CPR certification for healthcare workers and the public.

Single-day classScheduled monthly
  • Certification on completion
  • Emergency response skills
  • For professionals & public
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Phlebotomy Training

Coming soon — blood collection and lab skills training.

Coming soon
  • Blood collection technique
  • Lab safety & specimen handling
  • Career-focused program
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Join the Interest List

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ESL Classes

English as a Second Language for adult learners, workers & immigrants.

Rolling enrollmentDaytime & evening sections
  • Beginner to advanced levels
  • Practical, workplace-focused English
  • Welcoming community
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Join ESL Classes

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Computer Skills Training

Digital literacy for jobs, school, and daily life.

Rolling enrollment
  • Email, typing, online forms
  • Job search & resume tools
  • Microsoft Office basics
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Start Computer Training

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