About Coastal Career Academy
Helping Students Build Better Careers Since 1999
For more than 25 years, Coastal Career Academy has helped students throughout Southeastern Massachusetts begin rewarding careers in healthcare and the skilled trades through hands-on training, experienced instructors, and career-focused education.
More Than a School
Building Careers. Changing Lives.
Every student who walks through our doors has a different reason for being here.
Some are beginning their first career.
Some are changing careers after years in another profession.
Others are looking for a stable future with better opportunities for themselves and their families.
Since 1999, Coastal Career Academy has been committed to helping students achieve those goals by providing practical, affordable career training that prepares graduates for today's workforce.
Founded by Debra Gomes, R.N., Coastal Career Academy began in a single classroom in New Bedford, Massachusetts. As demand for quality healthcare education continued to grow, so did the school. Today, our Fall River campus serves students from throughout Southeastern Massachusetts, Cape Cod, and nearby Rhode Island with career-focused programs designed to prepare graduates for real-world success.
Why Students Choose Coastal Career Academy?
Career Training Built Around Real-World Success
Our programs are designed to prepare students for the workplace—not just the classroom.
Students benefit from:
- Experienced instructors with industry knowledge
- Hands-on laboratory training
- Clinical and externship opportunities
- Small class sizes
- Flexible scheduling options
- Affordable tuition and payment plans
- National certification preparation (where applicable)
- Ongoing guidance before, during, and after graduation
Whether your goal is becoming a Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy Technician, Patient Care Technician, Medical Office Assistant, or licensed Plumbing Apprentice, our focus remains the same:
Prepare students with the confidence and practical skills employers are looking for.
Supporting Students Every Step of the Way
A successful career begins with the right support. From enrollment through graduation, our team is committed to helping you gain the knowledge, confidence, and practical skills needed to succeed in today's workforce.
Programs Designed for Today's Workforce
Healthcare Programs
- Nursing Assistant
- Medical Assistant
- Medical Office Assistant
- Patient Care Technician
- Phlebotomy Technician
Each program combines classroom instruction with practical training designed to prepare students for employment in today's healthcare industry. Depending on the program, students may also complete laboratory training, clinical experiences, or externships to build real-world confidence before entering the workforce. These offerings include clinical and externship components ranging from 24 hours in the Nursing Assistant program to 160 hours in the Medical Assistant program.
Skilled Trades
Coastal Career Academy also offers Plumbing Apprentice continuing education designed to help Massachusetts apprentices meet state educational requirements while advancing toward licensure.
