Nurse Assistant Training (NAT) & Home Health Aide Training (HHA)
The Health Care Industry... A Growing and Rewarding Field!
The American Red Cross of Central Massachusetts offers a combined 4 or 6 1/2 week, 120 hour Nurse assistant (NAT) and Home Health Aide Training program (HHA).
Students will learn how to:
- Care for residents in long-term facilities and patients in hospitals.
- Provide basic care in a home environment to allow clients to maintain an independent and quality lifestyle.
After completing this training program, students are eligible to apply for the state examination and students will have developed the skills to work in any health care environment.
Benefits:
- Qualify for a secure job in a growing field.
- Receive two American Red Cross Certifications.
- Instruction by the professional and highly qualified American Red Cross Instructors.
- Build self-esteem and confidence.
Requirements:
- Must be 16 years of age.
- Must pass reading assessment test (cost $5.00).
- Present a copy of a negative TB or chest x-ray taken within the past year.
- Current / valid Photo ID
- $100.00 Deposit required to hold your place in class.
- A background check must be completed as a pre- condition to participate in the NAT/HHA program.
- Full payment is required 3 weeks before class begins.
- Sign Enrollment Agreement.
The reading test is given on:
At Worcester: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:00 AM
In Leominster: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2:00 PM
Fees:
- Nurse Assistant/Home Health Aide - $800.00
- A $100.00 deposit is required to enroll
- Remaining balance must be paid 3 weeks prior to the first day of class
Payment methods: cash, check, money order, or credit card. Financial aid may be available.
A loan program is available to qualified borrowers through Webster First Federal Credit Union. For more information about the loan program, please call our Health Services Department at (508) 595-3700.
Worcester Classes |
American Red Cross of Central Massachusetts
2000 Century Drive
Worcester Corporate Center
Worcester, MA 01606
Phone: (508) 595-3700 |
DAY CLASSES: Monday-Friday
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM CLASS
7:30 AM - 3:30 PM CLINICAL
- July 21 - Aug. 14
- Aug. 18 - Sept. 12
- Sept. 15 - Oct. 9
- Oct. 14 - Nov. 7
- Nov. 10 - Dec. 10
EVENING CLASSES: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings:
4:30 PM - 9:30 PM CLASS
3:30 PM - 9:30 PM Skills & Clinical
- July 22 - Sept. 4
- Sept. 9 - Oct. 23
- Oct. 28 - Dec. 17
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Leominster Classes |
American Red Cross of Central Massachusetts
29 Main Street
Leominster, MA 01543
Phone: (978) 537-3339 |
DAY CLASSES: Monday-Friday
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM CLASS
7:30 AM - 3:30 PM CLINICAL
- July 7 - July 31
- Aug 4 - Aug 28
- Sept 2 - Sept 26
- Sept 29 - Oct 24
- Oct 27 - Nov 21
- Nov 24 - Dec 22
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Commonly Asked Questions:
Q. What is the difference between a Home Health Aide and a Certified Nurse Assistant?
Home Health Aide completes a 75-hour training program and receives a certificate. He or she then assists clients in their homes with basic, day-to-day activities.
A Certified Nurse Assistant must complete a 75-hour training program, pass a state certification exam, and then register with the state. After that, he or she will be able to work in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and in some cases, hospitals as part of a health care team.
Q. Why does the American Red Cross offer these two programs together?
The dual certification gives you the advantage of being trained for many health care jobs, and increases your chances of getting a job after graduation.
Q. Is financial aid available?
Scholarships may be available depending on funding.
Q. I am on welfare, will welfare help pay for this program?
Possibly. Speak to your case worker about the many resources available to you.
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