Massachusetts CNA CE Courses (2026)

To renew your CNA license in Massachusetts you need to satisfy the Massachusetts Nurse Aide Registry Program (Dept of Public Health, Bureau of Health Professions Licensure)'s in-service / continuing-education training requirement . Below is what the board requires and a comparison of course providers that offer qualifying training. This is an unofficial guide — confirm any course is board-approved before you buy.

What Massachusetts requires for CNA renewal

In-service / CE required	No single fixed hour count — see details
Renewal cycle	24 months
Governing body	Massachusetts Nurse Aide Registry Program (Dept of Public Health, Bureau of Health Professions Licensure)

Massachusetts does not publish a CE or in-service hour requirement to renew CNA certification — the published condition is documented paid work as a nurse aide (at least 8 hours of nursing-related duties in the prior two years). A break in employment may require retaking the competency test, administered for Massachusetts via the American Red Cross / D&S Diversified Technologies. (The federal 12-hour annual in-service is a facility requirement, not a registry condition.)

Full CNA renewal guide for Massachusetts (deadlines, fees & CE) →

Massachusetts CNA CE course providers

Heads-up: These are independent, third-party CE providers — we are not affiliated with them and don't guarantee approval. Always confirm a course is accepted by the Massachusetts Nurse Aide Registry Program (Dept of Public Health, Bureau of Health Professions Licensure) before purchasing.

Medline University
Free and low-cost in-service training modules for nurse aides.
CEUfast — Nurse Aide
In-service and continuing-education courses for nursing assistants.
Elite Learning — CNA In-Service
CNA in-service training packages covering federally required topics.
Relias
Employer-oriented in-service and competency training widely used in long-term care.

Massachusetts CNA CE courses: frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do I need to renew my CNA license in Massachusetts?

Massachusetts does not set a single fixed CE-hour count for CNA renewal. Massachusetts does not publish a CE or in-service hour requirement to renew CNA certification — the published condition is documented paid work as a nurse aide (at least 8 hours of nursing-related duties in the prior two years). A break in employment may require retaking the competency test, administered for Massachusetts via the American Red Cross / D&S Diversified Technologies. (The federal 12-hour annual in-service is a facility requirement, not a registry condition.)

Do online CNA CE courses count in Massachusetts?

Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Massachusetts Nurse Aide Registry Program (Dept of Public Health, Bureau of Health Professions Licensure). Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.

Where do I report my Massachusetts CNA CE?

Massachusetts generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the Massachusetts Nurse Aide Registry Program (Dept of Public Health, Bureau of Health Professions Licensure).

Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Massachusetts Nurse Aide Registry Program (Dept of Public Health, Bureau of Health Professions Licensure). Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.

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CNA CE courses in another state

All states: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) renewal