Healthcare Programs
Nurse Assistant / Home Health Aide
Launch your healthcare career in just 100 hours.
This state-approved program prepares students to provide compassionate care in hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and private homes. Students receive classroom instruction, laboratory practice, and supervised clinical experience before becoming eligible to take the Massachusetts Nurse Aide licensing examination.
Program Highlights
- 100-hour certificate program
- Classroom, lab, and clinical instruction
- Earn Nurse Assistant and Home Health Aide training
- State licensing preparation
- High school diploma not required
- Monthly class start dates
- Hybrid and in-person options available
Ideal for: Students looking for the fastest path into healthcare.
Phlebotomy Technician
Become the professional patients trust.
Phlebotomists play an essential role in patient care by collecting blood specimens for laboratory testing. This program combines classroom instruction with hands-on laboratory practice and an 80-hour clinical externship in a healthcare facility.
Program Highlights
- 160-hour certificate program
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Venipuncture techniques
- Infection control
- Medical terminology
- Laboratory procedures
- 80-hour externship
- National certification preparation
Ideal for: Students who enjoy patient interaction and laboratory work.
Medical Office Assistant
The administrative side of healthcare starts here.
Medical Office Assistants keep healthcare practices organized and running efficiently. Students learn scheduling, medical terminology, insurance, electronic medical records, and office procedures before completing an externship.
Program Highlights
- 400-hour hybrid program
- Medical terminology
- Electronic Medical Records
- Insurance & Coding
- Medical Office Procedures
- Career Development
- 160-hour externship
Ideal for: Students interested in healthcare without direct clinical duties.
Medical Assistant
One of the most versatile careers in healthcare.
Medical Assistants perform both clinical and administrative responsibilities while working alongside physicians and healthcare providers. Students complete extensive classroom instruction followed by a 160-hour externship in a medical practice.
Program Highlights
- 600-hour hybrid program
- Medical terminology
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Clinical procedures
- Medical office procedures
- Insurance & Coding
- Pharmacology
- Career Development
- 160-hour externship
- National certification preparation
Ideal for: Students seeking a broad healthcare career with excellent employment opportunities.
Patient Care Technician
Expand your clinical skills and increase your career opportunities.
The Patient Care Technician program combines multiple healthcare disciplines into one comprehensive program. Students develop skills in patient care, Nurse Assistant training, EKG, anatomy, medical terminology, and clinical procedures before completing an extensive externship.
Program Highlights
- 300-hour certificate program
- Nurse Assistant training
- Clinical procedures
- EKG
- Medical terminology
- Anatomy
- Extensive clinical experience
- Designed for hospital and long-term care settings
Ideal for: Students wanting broader clinical responsibilities than a traditional CNA.
Skilled Trades Programs
Plumbing Apprentice
Advance your plumbing career while you work.
Designed for registered Massachusetts plumbing apprentices, this classroom-based program satisfies the educational requirements needed for the Massachusetts Journeyman Plumber's Examination. The course focuses on plumbing theory rather than hands-on instruction.
Program Highlights
- 110-hour program
- Online evening classes
- Mondays & Wednesdays
- September start
- Massachusetts plumbing codes
- Blueprint reading
- Gas piping
- Water systems
- Plumbing theory
Ideal for: Registered plumbing apprentices advancing toward licensure.
Which Program Is Right For You?
| If You Want To... | Consider |
|---|---|
Start working quickly | Nurse Assistant / Home Health Aide |
Work directly with patients | Patient Care Technician |
Draw blood and work in laboratories | Phlebotomy Technician |
Work in physician offices | Medical Assistant |
Handle healthcare administration | Medical Office Assistant |
Become a licensed plumber | Plumbing Apprentice |
Ready to Take the First Step?
Choosing a career training program is an important decision, and we're here to help. During your enrollment appointment, we'll discuss your career goals, explain admission requirements, answer your questions, and help you determine which program is the best fit for your future.
