Nurse Aide Training and Home Health Aide Program
A Nurse Aide is a vital member of the healthcare team. Nurse Aides are involved in a wide range of responsibilities in patient care settings. The Nurse Aide assists the licensed nurse, communicates effectively with residents, observes responses to treatment, maintains resident safety, and reports changes to the licensed nurse. They provide personal care and comfort measures and assist residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).
All students must have a clean CORI, a negative TB test result, or a negative chest X-ray result prior to the clinical rotation.
Program Objective
The goal of this program is to educate compassionate and hardworking individuals as Nurse Aides and Home Health Aides in preparation for entry-level healthcare positions.
This program prepares students with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to work in healthcare settings, including long-term care facilities, hospitals, assisted living facilities, and home care environments.
The program is taught in two sections:
- Classroom and Laboratory Training – Students receive theoretical instruction and hands-on skills training under the supervision of a Licensed Nurse.
- Clinical Training – Students complete supervised clinical training in a long-term care facility where they apply classroom knowledge in real patient care settings.
Upon successful completion of the program, students may apply to take the Massachusetts Nurse Aide state competency examination. State testing fees apply.
Certificate of Completion
Students who successfully complete all classroom, laboratory, and clinical requirements will receive a Certificate of Completion for the Nurse Aide Training Program.
Graduates may then register with the state testing vendor to take the Massachusetts Nurse Aide competency examination.
State Competency Examination Information
NAT students will be responsible for the Massachusetts CNA State Exam fee of $110. Massachusetts NA candidates can reach the test vendor, D&S Diversified Technologies, by calling 888-401-0462 or emailing massachusetts@hdmaster.com. The written portion of the nurse aide certification exam is available in English, Spanish, Chinese, and Haitian Creole. If additional exams are needed, the costs are: $30 (knowledge exam or retake), $40 (audio version of the knowledge exam), and $70 (skills test).
Faculty
All instructors at Spectrum Healthcare Training Center are approved by the Division of Occupational Licensure, Office of Private Occupational School Education.
The Nurse Aide Training curriculum meets state and federal requirements and is approved by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
Our faculty consists of experienced Licensed Nurses with extensive backgrounds in long-term care and community health settings.
Courses Outline
- Overview
- Aging and Development
- Residents’ Rights
- Safety
- Activities of Daily Living
- Infection Control
- Nutrition and Hydration
- Mental Health
- Observing and Reporting
- Care of the Dying Resident
- Home Health Aide Skills
Program Schedule
This is a 120-hour program.
Day Classes: Monday through Friday 8:00 AM – 2:45 PM (Approximately 4 weeks)
Tuition
| Training Programs | Program Hours | Tuition Cost | Books | Non-Refundable Administrative | Total Cost | Discounts, if any | Adjusted Total Charges |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SPNAT 100 Nurse Aide/Home Health Aide (In-Person) |
120 | $1600 | $70 | $50 | $1670 |
Employment Information
Graduates may seek employment in nursing homes, hospitals, assisted living facilities, and private home care settings.
Spectrum Healthcare Training Center does not guarantee job placement.
Contact Information
For registration and program information, please call us at 781-593-3900
Office Address: 330 Lynnway, Suite 112Lynn, MA 01901
Email: admin@spectrumhtc.com
Spectrum Healthcare Training Center reserves the right to change, postpone, or cancel a class at any time before the class starts. All registered students will be informed.