The Nursing Assistant and Home Health Aide hybrid program at Metrowest Healthcare Academy is 90 hours in length. This includes 69 hours of lecture/theory and lab/practice and 21 hours of clinical experience at an approved Long-Term Care Facility or Hospital. Through lectures, videos, games, role-playing, and laboratory practice, the students receive a broad range of training that includes; infection control, communication and interpersonal skills, safety and emergency procedures, personal care skills, psycho-social needs, basic restorative services and skills, basic nursing skills, quality improvement and more. Nursing Aides will also be able to assist patients with Activities of Daily Living such as bathing, dressing, positioning, transfer, ambulation, and vital signs, as well as learning how to gather information needed to provide care for people within the health care system.

Upon completion of the Nursing Assistant Training, you will obtain a certificate of completion and be eligible to take the Massachusetts State Exam to be certified by the DPH as a CNA.

WEEKDAY CALENDAR (5 - 6 WEEKS). IMPORTANT NOTICE: This schedule could be subject to change due to human and or natural causes.

CLINICAL ROTATION SCHEDULE

NOTE: The above schedules DO NOT apply during the clinical week. There shall be one clinical day on a Saturday.

• DAY CLINICAL – 6:30AM-1:00PM

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

To enroll in the 90 hours hybrid (online and in-person) Nursing Assistant & Home Health Aide blended program, students must meet the following criteria:

1. Must be 16 years of age


2. Must have a negative result for PPD (Mantoux test and negative chest x-ray) that is valid until the course completion


3. Have a high school diploma or its equivalent or comprehend on a 10th-grade level


4. Pass a basic English pre-entrance exam with an 80% score


5. Must have a satisfactory Criminal Background check through the CORI system before the 1st day of class


6. Must have proof of personal health insurance (requested but not required)


7. Provide a valid government-issued picture ID (Passport, ID Card, Driver’s License, etc.)


8. Have an American Heart Association CPR/BLS Certificate before the start of clinical rotation. This training is offered on campus by an approved American Heart Association instructor.


9. Proof of a current flu shot or provide a valid exemption/declination document


10. Proof of Covid vaccination or provide a valid exemption/declination document


11. To attend any of our online classes, students enrolling in any hybrid program MUST have a personal computer, internet access and download Zoom.

Tuition & Fees:

Non-refundable administrative fee = $50.00

Tuition = $1,500.00

Total school charges = $1,550.00

Other expenses:

1. PPD Testing = $40.00*(estimated)


2. Books = $90.00


3. CORI = $25.59


4. Immunizations + COVID-19 test: $20- $300


5. Drug testing (if applicable) = $50.00 - $200.00 (estimated)


6. Uniform and shoes $50-$100


7. State NAT Exam: Free on the 1st attempt. Whether in English, Spanish, Chinese or Creole. The charge for subsequent test attempts will remain as follows: $40.00 (Written), $50.00 (Oral), $75.00 (Skills)


8. BLS/CPR - $86.50


9. Masks - $10.00 - $30.00


10. Laptop/Tablet = $200.00 - $400.00 (estimated)

Acceptable Method of Payment:

1. Cash


2. Cashier’s Check


3. Credit Card (VISA, Mastercard, American Express) - optional (a 2.99% to 3.99% merchant fee will apply)


4. School Payment Plan


5.  Private student loans


6.  Zelle


7. Venmo


8. Other (outside scholarship, employer sponsorship, MassHire, Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission, SMOC etc.)

The Pharmacy Technician curriculum at Metrowest Healthcare Academy will cover the History of Medicine and Pharmacy, Law and Ethics of pharmacy, Basic Anatomy and Physiology, classification of drugs/ pharmacology, basic sciences for pharmacy, hospital pharmacy, psychopharmacology and Complementary Alternative Medicine.

The Skills component will cover: Calculations for pharmacy technician, dosage forms/Route – Administration, Prescription processing, OTC Medications/Skin Care Products, repackaging and compounding, Aseptic technique, pharmacy stock/ billing/ computers.

EXTERNSHIP: 130 hours

Students will be required to complete at total of 130 internship hours at a pharmacy. Students will get experienced in drug distribution, compounding and prepackaging, billing cash register, dispensing refills, computer entry and attending phone calls. As a pharmacy technician you will assist the pharmacist with mixing and packaging prescriptions, maintain client records, and refers clients to the pharmacist. Students will get an overview of pharmacy law and ethics, medical and pharmaceutical terminology. Students will accomplish the techniques required to stock, package and prepare medications; and will understand the federal or state laws to govern a pharmacy.

PROGRAM OUTCOME:

The program will also provide necessary information required to pass the Pharmacy Technician Training Board (PTCB) Exam. Certification is a valuable component for the pharmacy technician’s career. Additionally, this course will prepare graduates for practice as entry-level Pharmacy Technicians in a variety of contemporary settings such as hospital, long-term care, home care and community. Upon completion of the program, students will be ready for the National Certification exam (ExCPT or PTCB) to become a Pharmacy Technician as well as obtain a license from the Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy before working in a Pharmacy. Alternatively, a certificate of completion will be provided in case the graduate cannot pass a National Certification Exam. The applicant can use the certificate of completion to forgo the 500 hour training requirement to take a state exam. The applicant will NEED a pharmacy technician TRAINEE (PTT) license prior to starting their externship.

Program Objective/Description

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) program is designed to train the student for an entry level position in all of the relevant aspects of patient care technician assistance, diagnostic testing specifically electrocardiography (EKG), phlebotomy, nursing assistant, home health care needs. This program is designed for those interested for an entry level position as patient care technician in a nursing home, rehabilitation facility, extended care facility, a hospital or as Home Health Care Aid. The student learns to use basic types of patient care technician/home health care, phlebotomy and EKG equipment. The student receives all required in-service training and certifications such as Domestic Violence, HIV/AIDS, OSHA, Infection Control and Universal Precautions, Understanding Alzheimer’s disease and CPR. Upon completion of this program, student will possess the skills and hands on experience needed at an entry level Patient Care Technician utilizing patient care skills in a variety of healthcare settings. Upon completing the Nursing Assistant component of the Program, the PCT graduate is eligible to sit for Massachusetts State Certification Nursing Assistant Exam.

Program Length: 6-7.5 weeks

Class Schedule: Monday thru Friday (30 hours per week)

Morning: 8:00am – 2:30pm

Afternoon: 4:00pm-10:30pm

                                                             PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

This program is designed to train students to draw blood from patients or donors in hospital, blood bank, or similar facility for analysis or other medical purposes. Student must complete 80 clock hours of theory and 100 clock hours of externship. This course is offered in-person or hybrid from 8:00am to 1pm, 1pm-6pm, 6pm-10pm Monday through Friday and 9am-3pm on weekends.

Course Objective: The student enrolled in this course upon completion will be able to define key medical terms and abbreviations. Understand the evolution of phlebotomy and the role of the phlebotomist in today's healthcare setting. Know the basic concepts of communication as they relate to healthcare and how appearance and nonverbal messages affects the communication process. Describe the proper telephone protocol in the laboratory. Demonstrate an awareness of the different types of healthcare settings. Compare types of third-party payers, coverage, and methods of payment to the patient, provider, and institutions. Demonstrate knowledge of infection control and safety. Demonstrate basic understanding of the anatomy and physiology and body systems and anatomic terminology in order to relate major areas of the clinical laboratory to general pathologic conditions associated with the body systems. Demonstrate knowledge of collection procedure, equipment and specimen integrity in the delivery of patient care. Demonstrate understanding of requisitioning, specimen transport and specimen processing. Understand and demonstrate quality assurance and quality control in phlebotomy.

                EVENING SCHEDULE (Subject to change)

The Nursing Assistant hybrid program at Metrowest Healthcare Academy is 75 hours in length. This includes 54 hours of lecture/theory and lab/practice and 21 hours of clinical experience at an approved Long-Term Care Facility or Hospital. Through lectures, videos, games, role-playing, and laboratory practice, the students receive a broad range of training that includes; infection control, communication and interpersonal skills, safety and emergency procedures, personal care skills, psycho-social needs, basic restorative services and skills, basic nursing skills, quality improvement and more. Nursing Aides will also be able to assist patients with Activities of Daily Living such as bathing, dressing, positioning, transfer, ambulation, and vital signs, as well as learning how to gather information needed to provide care for people within the health care system.

Upon successful completion of the Nursing Assistant Training, you will obtain a certificate of completion and be eligible to take the Massachusetts State Exam to be certified by the DPH as a CNA.

WEEKDAY CALENDAR (4-5 WEEKS) IMPORTANT NOTICE: This schedule could be subject to change due to human and or natural causes.

CLINICAL ROTATION SCHEDULE

NOTE: The above schedule DOES NOT apply during the clinical week. There MAY be one clinical day on a Saturday.

• DAY CLINICAL – 6:30AM-1PM

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

To enroll in the 75 hours hybrid (online and in-person) Nursing Assistant program, students must meet the following criteria:

1. Must be 16 years of age


2. Must have a negative result for PPD (Mantoux test and negative chest x-ray) that is valid until the course completion


3. Have a high school diploma or its equivalent or comprehend on a 10th-grade level


4. Pass a basic English pre-entrance exam with an 80% score


5. Must have a satisfactory Criminal Background check through the CORI system before the 1st day of class


6. Must have proof of personal health insurance (requested but not required)


7. Provide a valid government-issued picture ID (Passport, ID Card, Driver’s License, etc.)


8. Have an American Heart Association CPR/BLS Certificate before the start of clinical rotation. This training is offered on campus by an approved American Heart Association instructor.


9. Proof of a current flu shot or provide a valid exemption/declination document


10. Proof of Covid vaccination or provide a valid exemption/declination document

Tuition & Fees:

Non-refundable administrative fee = $43.50

Tuition = $1,300.00

Total school charges = $1,343.50

Other expenses:

1. PPD Testing = $40.00*(estimated)


2. Books = $90.00


3. CORI = $25.59


4. Immunizations + COVID-19 test: $20- $300


5. Drug testing (if applicable) = $50.00 - $200.00 (estimated)


6. Uniform and shoes $50-$100


7. State NAT Exam: Free on the 1st attempt. Whether in English, Spanish, Chinese or Creole. The charge for subsequent test attempts will remain as follows: $40.00 (Written), $50.00 (Oral), $75.00 (Skills)


8. BLS/CPR - $86.50


9. Masks - $10.00 - $30.00


10. Laptop/Tablet = $200.00 - $400.00 (estimated)

Acceptable Method of Payment:

1. Cash


2. Cashier’s Check


3. Credit Card (VISA, Mastercard, American Express) - optional (a 2.99% to 3.99% merchant fee will apply)


4. School Payment Plan


5.  Private student loans


6.  Zelle


7. Venmo


8. Other (outside scholarship, employer sponsorship, MassHire, Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission, SMOC etc.)