Program Overview

New Hampshire healthcare practitioners and healthcare support occupations account for 9,500 projected jobs by 2030, nearly 20% of all new jobs in the decade. Employment projections 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 Great Bay Community College (GBCC) 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.

Certification Preparedness:

At completion, students will be prepared to sit for the state certification examination and submit their Board of Nursing LNA license application.

Program Requirements:

• Age 16 & older
• Completed application
• Job History
• Interview
• Pass criminal background check
• Pass a drug screening

Class Format

Our courses combine online theory, in-person labs, and hands-on clinicals to offer a flexible and comprehensive learning experience.

• Online Theory (60 hours total): The theory portion of the course is completed online, allowing students to learn at their own pace. 
• In-Person Labs (30 hours total): Labs are held in person at Great Bay Community College.  (TBD prior to start of class).
• Clinicals (60 hours total): Clinical experiences occur at a partner facility within the Seacoast area. (TBD prior to start of class).

Additional items needed PRIOR to the start of class:

• Drug screening
• Proof of TB test within the last 12 months
• Criminal background check
• Copy of Basic Life Support Certificate

LNA Program Dates:

2026:

• June 22-August 7, 2026
• June 29-August 14, 2026
• September 28-November 20, 2026

2027:

• January 25-March 19, 2027
• March 22-May 14, 2027
• June 1-July 9, 2027
• June 28-August 6, 2027
• September 27-November 19, 2027

How to Apply