Overview
New Hampshire Healthcare practitioners and healthcare support occupations account for 9,500 projected jobs by 2030, nearly 20 percent of all new jobs in the decade. Employment projects specifically for NH Licensed Nursing Assistants is expected to rise 6.8% between 2020 and 2030.
Though there are many LNA training programs available in New Hampshire, the Manchester Community College (MCC) LNA training program is designed with flexibility in mind. The program is a hybrid model, which includes online learning coupled with in-person lab and clinical hours. The model assists those that are currently employed to have time to maintain a job and participate in learning for their new career.
Training includes skill development in:
- Providing direct patient care
- Quality communication
- Infection control
- Safety and body mechanics
- Legal and ethical issues
Certification Preparedness
At completion, students will be prepared to sit for the state certification examination and submit their Board of Nursing LNA license application.
Eligibility
Eligible students shall:
- Demonstrate the ability to read, comprehend, write, and communicate in English, relative to job-related assignments
- Have not been convicted of a felony
- Pass a drug screening
- Comply with MCC’s application procedures
- Comply with MCC’s tuition requirements
Class Format
This program consists of a hybrid mix of online theory, in-person lab instruction, and clinical experience for a total of 144 hours.
- 60 hours, online, theory
- 24 hours, in-person, laboratory
- 60 hours, on-site, clinical
The LNA training program will prepare eligible candidates to practice as nursing assistants in a professional role.
Hourly Commitment
| Program Area | Delivered via | Weekly Details | Total Hours |
| Classroom Theory | Online Learning | Throughout the 6 week schedule | 60 hrs. |
| Classroom Laboratory | In-Person Learning | Typically 8 hours per day for 3 days | 24 hrs. |
| Clinical | Clinical Location | Typically 8 hours per day for 7.5 days | 60 hrs. |
| Total: | 144 hrs. |
A syllabus and specific schedule is available upon request. Check the “Hybrid Schedule” tab for session days and dates.
Please Note: It is expected that all classwork be completed prior to the lab and clinical time. Plan for additional time during online learning for homework if needed.
Program Costs
Tuition & Books: $2,200*
*Includes tuition and books; supply fees are required and listed in the application packet.
This program is WIOA and SNAP E&T eligible.
Schedule
There are several different enrollment options currently open for the LNA certificate. Please scroll to view trainings at both Great Bay Community College and Manchester Community College.
6-Week Training at GBCC
GBCC Licensed Nursing Assistant: 6-Week Hybrid Schedule, Open Enrollment
Classes are offered as a Hybrid Module in which the theory part of the course is done online, the labs are done in person at GBCC, and the clinicals are held at Edgewood Center in Portsmouth.
Labs will be held for three days from 8am to 4:30pm. Clinicals follow from 7am to 3:30pm. Both labs and clinicals are on Tuesdays and Thursdays during the six weeks following the session start date. (Detail dates for each session will be coming soon and listed below.)
Course Number: NCHC35M
Class Location: Great Bay Community College (GBCC)
Session Dates:
- April 7 to May 15, 2025
- June 23 to August 1, 2025
- September 22 to October 31, 2025
Orientation: Monday, (specific date TBD for each session), 8:30-10am; at GBCC
Theory: Online theory through MCC Canvas Learning Modules (60 hours)
Lab Dates & Times: 8am–4:30pm, at GBCC (24 hours)
- Thursday, Date TBD
- Tuesday, Date TBD
- Thursday, Date TBD
Clinical Location: Edgewood Nursing and Rehab Center, Portsmouth, NH
Clinical Dates & Times: (60 hours)
- Thursday, 7-11am; TBD at Edgewood Nursing and Rehab Center
- Tuesdays and Thursdays; 7am-3:30pm; dates TBD at Edgewood Nursing and Rehab Center
6-Week Training at MCC
MCC Licensed Nursing Assistant: 6-Week Hybrid Schedule, Open Enrollment
Course Number: NCHC35M
Class Location: Manchester Community College (MCC), Manchester, NH
Class Dates: February 10, 2025 to March 13, 2025
Orientation: Monday, February 10; 8-10am; at MCC
Theory: Online through MCC Canvas learning Modules (60 hours)
Lab Dates & Times: 8am–4:30pm, at MCC (24 hours)
- Wednesday, 2/12
- Thursday, 2/13
- Friday, 2/14
Clinical Location: Elliot Hospital, Manchester, NH and Bedford Nursing and Rehab Center (BRNC), Bedford, NH
Clinical Dates & Times: (60 hours)
- Monday, 2/17; 7am-3:30pm; at BRNC
- Monday, 2/24; 7-11am; Clinical Orientation at Elliot Hospital
- 2/26, 2/27, 2/28, 3/04, 3/06, 3/11; 7am-3:30pm; at Elliot Hospital
Clinical Partners
MCC, GBCC, and NHTI are proud to partner with the following Healthcare affiliates as our clinical partners:
Bedford Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
480 Donald Street
Bedford, NH 03110
Catholic Medical Center
100 McGregor Street
Manchester, NH 03102
Concord Hospital
250 Pleasant Street
Concord, NH 03301
Edgewood Center
928 South Street
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Elliot Health
One Elliot Way
Manchester, NH 03103
Exeter Hospital
5 Alumni Drive
Exeter, NH 03833
Hillsborough County Nursing Home
400 Mast Road
Goffstown, NH 03045
Ridgewood Center
25 Ridgewood Road
Bedford, NH 03110
Villa Crest Nursing & Retirement Center
1276 Hanover Street
Manchester, NH 03104
Program Locations
MCC partners with our sister community colleges, Great Bay Community College (GBCC) and Concord’s Community College (NHTI), to bring our program to a broader audience in offering both the in-person Lab at those colleges and Clinical experience at a local long-term care facility or hospital in those areas.
When applying to the program, regardless of location, students apply through Manchester Community College. However you will be able to complete required in-person time locally.
Technical Standards
MCC must ensure that patients/clients are not placed in jeopardy by students during learning experiences. Therefore, students in lab and practicum must demonstrate sufficient emotional stability to withstand the stresses, uncertainties, and changing circumstances that characterize patient/client care responsibilities. Furthermore, you are expected to have the emotional stability required to exercise sound judgment, accept direction and guidance from a supervisor or faculty member, and establish rapport and maintain sensitive interpersonal relationships with employees, patients/clients and their families.
- Applicants must be in good physical and mental health.
- Standards have been established to provide guidance to students as to skills and abilities required to function successfully in the profession.
- Good manual dexterity and sufficient tactile ability to assess pressure temperature, position, vibration, and movement.
- Sufficient hearing to assess patient needs and to understand instructions, identify emergency signals, and engage in telephone conversations.
- Sufficient visual acuity to observe patients, manipulate equipment, and interpret data; visual acuity sufficient to ensure a safe environment, identify color changes, read fine print/writing and calculate fine calibrations.
- Sufficient strength to perform CPR and the ability to stand for extended periods of time.
- Applicants who think they may not be able to meet one or more of the technical standards should contact the Workforce Development Director or instructor to discuss individual cases.
Workforce Training
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How To Apply
To apply, please fill out the following forms:
Please direct all inquiries and completed paperwork to Elaine Bussey.
