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Nurse Assistant and Home Health Aide Training

#NAT 100

This is a 101 hour dual training program which consists of 45 hours of class instruction, 35 hours in a clinical skills lab, and 21 hours at a skilled nursing facility. Upon successful completion of this training program, you will be prepared to take the state nurse aide exam and you will be a qualified home health aide. Nurse Assistants can work in hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, assisted living facilities, hospices, and home health care. 

Topics covered include home health care, long-term care, patients' rights, elder abuse, communication, aging, end-of-life care, infection control, nutrition, personal care, rehabilitation, common diseases, emergency procedures, and more.

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This nurse assistant program is approved by the Department of Public Health (DPH) and is licensed as a Private Occupational School by the Department of Professional Licensure (DPL).

Tuition: $2,100

  • A $200 deposit is due at the time of registration, and the balance is required on the first day of class

  • Payment can be made by cash, certified bank check, personal check, or credit card

Course fee includes: 

 

  • Classroom instruction and clinical skills taught by a licensed nurse 

  • Textbook

  • Supplies - stethoscope, blood pressure cuff, gait belt 

  • Job fair with local companies that attend 

  • Hands-on clinical experience in a skilled nursing facility 

Requirements to participate:

 

  • You must understand, speak, read, and write in English

  • You must pass the pre-entrance exam of reading comprehension with a minimum score of 90%. Call us to schedule the pre-entrance exam.

  • You must bring a picture ID with you on the day of the pre-entrance exam

What immunizations will I need for this program?

 

1. COVID19 Vaccine
    - All incoming students MUST be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus and be at least 2 weeks out from their final shot. Proof of vaccination is required. You will not be able to start class without providing proof of vaccination ahead of time

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2. A flu shot is also required during flu season (October-March).

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3. Negative TB test. 
    -TB test must be negative and read within 1 year. If you have had a chest x-ray that must be done within the past 5 years


4. MMR
   -Proof of being immunized against Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR)

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A current physical performed within 1 year will also be required.

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Do I need a social security number to take this program?

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All incoming students will be required to provide proof of their social security number. This is needed in order for us to process a Criminal Offender Record Information request. (CORI). A social security number is also required in order to sit for the Massachusetts Nurse Assistant Certification Exam.

For our refund and cancellation policy, read our Student Handbook here.

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