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Nurse Assistant

Nurse Assistant / Home Health Aide
100-Hour Program Description

This comprehensive 100-hour program prepares students to provide high-quality care to individuals in a variety of healthcare settings, including hospitals, nursing homes, and private residences. The curriculum combines 79 hours of classroom and laboratory instruction with 24 hours of supervised clinical experience, ensuring students develop both theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills.

Key topics covered include:

  • Basic nursing care techniques

  • Infection control procedures

  • Communication skills and patient rights

  • Personal care assistance (bathing, dressing, grooming)

  • Nutrition and meal preparation

  • Basic housekeeping and home management

  • Emergency response and safety procedures

 

Upon completion, graduates are prepared to pursue state certification as a Nurse Aide and employment as a Home Health Aide. This program provides the foundational skills necessary to launch a rewarding career in healthcare

This program is state-certified and provides students with the skills needed to work in a variety of medical settings. Topics include physical and emotional care of patients, vital signs, communication skills, handling of stress, safety issues, and the aging process. The course consists of classroom instruction, followed by practice in a nursing lab. In order to apply these skills in a clinical setting, approximately 24 hours will be spent in a nursing home under the supervision of the instructor.

 

Class Requirements

  • High School diploma NOT required

  • TB (< 1 year)

  • Government issued ID

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Service Areas Covered:

Southeastern Massachusetts, Cape Cod, Rhode Island

Phone Number: 508-536-5366

Fax Number: 508-206-9564

Email: Coastalcareeracademy@gmail.com

 

Location:

187 Plymouth Ave., Bldg. 8a Fall River, MA 02721

Coastal Career Academy has been licensed by the Division of Occupational Licensure since 1999 as a private occupational school in accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts’ general laws. Our nurse aide program is approved by the State Department of Public Health.

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