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).
Tuition: $ 850.00 includes textbook
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 MASSACHUSETTS photo id ( a driver's license or RMV id only) Current passport.
- $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:
Worcester location: Monday at 1:30pm, Tuesday and Thursday at 10:30am.
Leominster location: Monday and Wednesday at 10:30am.
*****Please arrive 30 minutes before the testing time.
Payment methods: cash, check, money order, or credit card. Financial aid may be available.
A loan program is available to qualified borrowers. 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 20 - Aug. 13
- Aug. 17 - Sept. 11
- Aug. 24 - Sept. 18
- Sept. 8 - Oct. 2
- Oct. 13 - Nov. 6
- Oct. 19 - Nov. 13
- Nov. 2 - Dec. 1
- Dec. 14 - Jan. 11, 2010
- Dec. 21 - Jan. 18
- Jan. 4 - Jan. 29
EVENING CLASSES: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings:
4:30 PM - 9:30 PM CLASS
3:30 PM - 9:30 PM Skills & Clinical
- July 21 - Sept. 3
- Sept. 8 - Oct. 22
- Oct. 27 - Dec. 17
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Leominster Classes |
American Red Cross of Central Massachusetts
29 Main Street
Leominster, MA 01453
Phone: (978) 537-3339 |
DAY CLASSES: Monday-Friday
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM CLASS
7:30 AM - 3:30 PM CLINICAL
- June 22 - July 17
- July 20 - Aug. 13
- Aug. 31 - Sept. 25
- Sept. 28 - Oct. 23
- Oct. 26 - Nov. 20
- Nov. 23 - Dec. 21
- Dec. 28 - Jan. 25
EVENING CLASSES: Tuesday and Thursday evenings:
4:30 PM - 9:30 PM CLASS
3:30 PM - 9:30 PM Skills & Clinical
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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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