Coastal Career Academy prepares students with the knowledge, hands-on skills, and exam preparation needed for certification whenever applicable. Many programs include dedicated review sessions before graduation to help students feel confident on exam day.
Important: Certification and licensing requirements are established by state agencies and independent credentialing organizations. Students are responsible for meeting all eligibility requirements and successfully passing any required examinations.
Nursing Assistant Certification
Graduates of the Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide program are prepared to pursue Massachusetts Nurse Aide certification and begin careers in long-term care, rehabilitation, hospitals, and home healthcare. The program also provides Home Health Aide training, giving graduates additional employment opportunities.
Students are generally eligible after they have:
- Successfully completed the 100-hour Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide program
- Completed all required classroom and clinical training
- Met attendance and graduation requirements
- Received their program completion certificate
Graduates are prepared to take the Massachusetts Nurse Aide state licensing examination. The curriculum includes classroom instruction, laboratory practice, supervised clinical experience, and online practice exams to help students prepare.
After passing the state examination, graduates may apply for positions such as:
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Home Health Aide (HHA)
- Long-Term Care Assistant
- Rehabilitation Aide
- Hospital Patient Care Assistant
Certified Nursing Assistants are employed in:
- Hospitals
- Skilled nursing facilities
- Rehabilitation centers
- Assisted living communities
- Home healthcare agencies
- Hospice organizations
Medical Assistant National Certification
The Medical Assistant program prepares graduates to sit for a national certification examination and enter the workforce as multi-skilled healthcare professionals. The program includes a 160-hour clinical externship and comprehensive classroom training.
Students become eligible after they:
- Successfully complete all required coursework
- Complete the clinical externship
- Meet graduation requirements established by the school
Students receive exam preparation as part of the curriculum, including dedicated certification review before graduation. National certification demonstrates competency in both administrative and clinical medical assisting.
Graduates may schedule and complete their national certification examination and begin applying for employment immediately after program completion.
Medical Assistants work in:
- Physician offices
- Family practice clinics
- Specialty medical offices
- Urgent care centers
- Community health clinics
- Outpatient healthcare facilities
Phlebotomy Technician Certification
The Phlebotomy Technician program is specifically designed to prepare students for national certification while providing extensive hands-on laboratory instruction and an 80-hour clinical externship.
Students are generally eligible after they:
- Successfully complete classroom instruction
- Complete the required clinical externship
- Meet graduation requirements
Upon completion of the program, graduates are eligible to take a national phlebotomy certification examination. The curriculum covers anatomy, venipuncture, specimen handling, infection control, professionalism, and laboratory procedures.
Graduates may pursue national certification and begin applying for positions requiring trained phlebotomy professionals.
Employment opportunities include:
- Hospitals
- Medical laboratories
- Diagnostic centers
- Blood donation centers
- Physician offices
- Outpatient clinics
Patient Care Technician Certification
The Patient Care Technician (PCT) program combines multiple healthcare disciplines—including Nursing Assistant training, Phlebotomy, EKG, and patient care—to prepare graduates for advanced entry-level healthcare roles.
Students become eligible after they:
- Successfully complete the Patient Care Technician curriculum
- Complete required externship experiences
- Meet graduation requirements
Graduates are prepared to pursue national certification appropriate for Patient Care Technicians. Coursework includes patient care, EKG procedures, phlebotomy, anatomy, medical terminology, and nursing assistant skills.
Graduates may pursue certification and begin careers providing direct patient care under the supervision of nurses and physicians.
Patient Care Technicians commonly work in:
- Hospitals
- Emergency departments
- Dialysis centers
- Rehabilitation facilities
- Long-term care facilities
- Specialty medical practices
Medical Office Assistant Certification
The Medical Office Assistant program prepares students for administrative careers within today's healthcare system and includes national exam preparation as part of the curriculum.
Students become eligible after they:
- Successfully complete all coursework
- Complete the required externship
- Meet graduation requirements
Students receive national examination preparation during the program, covering medical terminology, administrative procedures, electronic medical records, insurance processing, and office management.
Graduates may pursue national certification and begin employment in a variety of medical office settings.
Medical Office Assistants are employed in:
- Physician practices
- Medical specialty offices
- Outpatient clinics
- Medical billing companies
- Hospital administrative offices
- Community healthcare organizations
Plumbing Apprentice Licensing
Unlike the healthcare programs, the Plumbing Apprentice program prepares licensed apprentices to satisfy the classroom education requirements necessary for advancement toward Massachusetts journeyman plumber licensure. The program is intended for individuals already working under the supervision of a licensed plumber.
Students should:
- Hold the appropriate Massachusetts Apprentice Plumber License or Apprentice Card as required for their apprenticeship tier
- Successfully complete the required classroom hours
The curriculum fulfills the educational requirements established for Massachusetts plumbing licensure and prepares apprentices for the Massachusetts State Journeyman Plumber Examination. Topics include plumbing codes, blueprint reading, gas systems, drainage systems, safety, and regulations.
After completing the required education and apprenticeship experience established by Massachusetts regulations, students may apply to sit for the Massachusetts Journeyman Plumber examination.
Licensed plumbers may pursue careers with:
- Plumbing contractors
- Commercial construction companies
- Residential builders
- Mechanical contractors
- Municipal agencies
- Self-employed plumbing businesses
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Begin Your Career?
Whether you're preparing for your first healthcare certification or advancing your skilled trades career, Coastal Career Academy is committed to helping you develop the knowledge, confidence, and practical skills needed for professional success.
Questions about certification requirements? Schedule an appointment with Admissions—we'll help you understand the certification or licensing pathway for the program you're interested in.
