Course Description

Title: Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide Dual In-Person Weekday

Course Fee: $1500

Non-refundable Administrative Fee: $50

Year: 2025-2026

Location: 950 N Main Street, Suite 206, Randolph, MA 02368 (In-person Class)

Clock Hours: 100

• Theory/Lab: 76 Hours
• Clinical: 24 Hours
• Format: In-person

Additional Training & Support

Students will also receive:

• Resume Writing and Interview Preparation
• Time Management & Communication Skills Development

All classes are instructor-led to ensure personalized attention and comprehension.

Course Requirements

Before enrolling, students must:

• Be at least 18 years old
• Hold a valid CPR (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross
• Possess a U.S. high school diploma/GED or pass the Divine Watch Basic English/Reading Proficiency Exam
• Undergo a background check (must have no criminal convictions related to abuse, neglect, or mistreatment of patients)

Required Textbook

• Hartman’s Nursing Assistant Care: Long-Term Care and Home Care, Fourth Edition
  • Authors: Susan Alvare Hedman, Jetta Fuzy, RN, MS, and Katherine Howard, MS, RN-BC, CNE

A detailed course schedule is attached to this document.

Skills Competency Requirements:

• All skills listed in the NAT/HHA Student Skills Handbook must be performed with 100% accuracy before attending the clinical setting.
• Clinical students must demonstrate respect, truthfulness, reliability, and professionalism.

Background Check:

• The clinical site will conduct a mandatory background check for all students.

Classroom, Lab & Clinical Policies

Health & Physical Requirements

• This program involves fast-paced learning and physical activity.
• If you have conditions such as learning disabilities, pregnancy, chronic conditions, or injuries, you must provide written permission from a physician.
• Failure to disclose applicable conditions before enrollment may result in non-refundable dismissal.

Dress Code & Uniform Requirements

Students must wear:

• Olive-green scrubs (top and matching pants/skirt)
• A watch with a secondhand
• Closed-toe, closed-heel white athletic or tennis shoes (small accents of color allowed)

Permitted for Religious Necessity

• Neutral-colored scarves or skirts

Jewelry & Grooming

• Small earring studs
• One ring per hand (must have personal significance)
• Natural makeup
• Short, uncolored nails (no designs)

Not Permitted

• Cell phones (must be turned off and put away)
• Hats or scarves (except for religious reasons)
• Dangling jewelry
• Extreme hair colors or loose hair
• Acrylic nails or overlays
• Heeled, open-back, or clogged shoes
• Jackets over uniform attire (Only professional scrub jackets allowed. If cold, students may wear a long-sleeve white, olive green, or black shirt underneath the scrub top.)
• Obscene or offensive tattoos (Must be covered during clinical sessions.)

Course Structure & Expectations

This program blends hands-on training, instructor-led classes, and clinical experience. Students will complete:

• Skills Logs & Case Studies
• Patient Care Plans
• Written Exams
• Resume Writing & Mock Interviews

Attendance & Participation

• Students must complete all coursework and demonstrate competency in all required skills.
• A progress report will be provided once 50% of the course is completed.

Course Syllabus

Copyright Notice

As part of academic honesty, students are expected to respect intellectual property laws, including copyright law. No part of this course material or contributions from other class members can be used or distributed outside of this class without the permission of the author(s).

Course Guide

This syllabus serves as a guide for the course in which you are enrolled. While efforts have been made to ensure accuracy and completeness, occasional deviations may be necessary. The instructor reserves the right to make changes as needed to address unforeseen circumstances, correct errors, or adjust the class schedule or content delivery. Any changes will be communicated as soon as they are recognized.

Notes:

• Lecture & Lab (Weeks 1-4): Students engage in both theoretical and practical training.
• Supervised Lab & Make-Up (Week 4): Allows students to refine skills and practice essential techniques.
• Clinical Experience (Last 3 Days of Week 5): Students complete hands-on experience at a local nursing facility.
• Final Exam & Check-Offs (Before Clinical Begins): Ensures competency before certification.