Thank you for your interest in the state-certified Nurse Aide Training Program at NHC Somerville. Our program is a fast-paced training class that is completed in just two weeks.
Orientation: November 27, 2026
Class Dates: November 30–December 11, 2026
To be considered for the class, you must provide the following at the time of your interview:
Because the class is only two weeks in duration, no absences or tardiness are permitted. Students must pass each test with a score of 80% or greater to continue in the course.
A $40 deposit for books and supplies will be required on the first day of class. This deposit will be returned upon graduation.
Students will also be required to purchase one set of scrubs to wear each day during class and clinical training.
We will conduct a criminal background check and review the Tennessee and/or National Abuse Registry for Children and Adults.
Individuals with a felony conviction, certain misdemeanor charges, and/or placement on an abuse registry may not be eligible for admission into the class.
If you are accepted into the class, you will receive a phone call on or before the Friday prior to the class by 10:00 a.m.
Students are selected based on:
The best-qualified candidates will be selected for the class.
Employment opportunities may be available upon successful completion of the course.
National HealthCare Corporation (NHC) has been providing the best in senior care for over 50 years. At NHC, we believe that care should respect the individual, promote recovery, wellbeing and independence. We believe in celebrating life every day at our centers.
In NHC communities, we currently operate 80 skilled nursing centers, 26 assisted living communities, 3 behavioral health hospitals, 9 retirement communities, 30 hospice agencies, and 34 homecare agencies. Other services include memory care, senior care pharmacies, hospital, rehabilitation services and management and accounting services to third parties.
NHC is recognized nationwide as an innovator in the delivery of quality long-term care. Our goal has always been to provide a full range of extended care services, designed to maximize the wellbeing and independence of patients of all ages. We are dedicated to meeting patient needs through an interdisciplinary approach combining compassionate care with cost-effective health care services.
