2026 Nurse Assistant Training Programs
Program Overview:
Do you enjoy helping people, learning, and working as part of a team? Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Cheshire Medical Center, in collaboration with River Valley Community College (RVCC) and LNA Health Careers, are offering paid LNA training programs at RVCC in Lebanon and Cheshire Medical Center in Keene. Earn a training wage while you learn entry-level nursing, caregiver and communication skills. In addition, you will learn how to provide compassionate care and work as a member of a patient care team.
Up to eight (8) individuals will be selected and hired by Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics to become Nursing Assistants working in our Lebanon area inpatient units. Additional cohorts will select up to eight (8) individuals to be hired by Cheshire Medical Center to become Nursing Assistants working in our Keene area units. The training program is taught using a combination of classroom instruction, skills lab, and clinical training. If selected you will receive a training wage and the cost of the training program will be sponsored by Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics and Cheshire Medical Center. Upon completion of the program and obtaining your Nurse Assistant license, you will be offered a full-time Licensed Nurse Assistant position within an inpatient unit.
2026 Lebanon Programs
| Program | Application Deadline | Interviews | Program Enrollment | Job Shadow Date | General Orientation / Program Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September Program | July 8th, 2026 | July 21st & 23rd, 2026 | August 5th, 2026 | August 19th, 2026 | September 14th, 2026 |
| October Program | August 19th, 2026 | September 1st & 2nd, 2026 | September 16th, 2026 | September 30th, 2026 | October 26th, 2026 |
*Applicants should be available to participate in the dates listed above by program.
Attributes of a Successful Licensed Nurse Assistant:
The Role of a Licensed Nurse Assistant:
Licensed Nurse Assistants (LNAs) are the heart of medicine, a compassionate touch, and foundation of the care teams that provide care to our patients. The role of an LNA is fast-paced, interesting, and patient safety guides every interaction. LNAs work under the guidance of registered nurses and other medical workers. Much of an LNAs work is spent directly with patients. LNAs:
Meet Jared, LNA Training Program Alum:
Meet Jared—an incredible example of growth, dedication, and following your passion in healthcare.
Starting his journey through the DHCI LNA Training Program in partnership with River Valley Community College, Jared built a strong foundation as an LNA at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics, supporting patients in the Intensive Critical Care Unit and later the Heart & Vascular Unit.
Driven to expand his impact, he pursued EMT training—something he had long set his sights on. Tat step led him to a full-time role with Upper Valley Ambulance, where he continued to grow, earning his Advanced EMT license along the way.
Today, Jared has come full circle—returning to DHMC as part of the DHART team, providing critical interfacility transport as a BLS system EMT. And his commitment doesn’t stop there—he also serves his local community as an A-EMT with South Royalton Rescue Squad.
Jared’s story is a powerful reminder that career pathways in healthcare are full of opportunity—when passion meets perseverance, the possibilities are endless.