Programs & Training
Programs Overview
The NAT program is approved by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health’s Nurse Aide Registry. All classes are taught by experienced, professional nurses with a small student-to-instructor ratio to provide quality training.
Through lecture, video, role-playing, and hands-on laboratory and clinical practice, students learn procedural skills such as bathing, dressing, positioning, and vital signs. Students will also learn key communication techniques through life skills training, including resume workshop and interview preparation to prepare students for employment after graduation.
After students graduate, they will receive a certificate of completion for the program completed. NAT graduates are then eligible to sit for the Massachusetts Nurse Aide State Certification Exam.
Methods of Instruction (Both Programs)
Theory Instruction: Classroom lecture, discussion, video, and self-study
Laboratory: Skills demonstration and return demonstration
Clinical Practice (NAT only): Supervised hands-on learning at a clinical site
Skills Assessment: Measurement of competency through proficiency checklists
Textbook/Workbook (Both Programs)
Nursing Assistant Care (Long Term Care and Home Care), Fourth Edition by Susan Alvare Hedman, Jetta Fuzy, MS, RN, and Katherine Howard, MS, RN-BC, CNE.
Program Completion and Graduation Requirements
To successfully complete a program and graduate from HHTI, a student must meet all of the following:
- Attendance / Clock Hours:
Complete all required clock hours (classroom, lab, and any required clinical/externship hours). - Minimum Academic Grade:
Maintain at least 75% on written exams and score 75% or higher on the Final Exam. - Skills Competency:
Demonstrate 100% competency on all required skills check-offs. - Professional Standards:
Meet professional standards throughout, including conduct, safety, and compliance with school and clinical site rules. - Clinical / Externship (NAT only):
Complete all required clinical hours and meet clinical performance expectations.
Learn more about each program below:
Nursing Assistant (NAT) Training Program
The Nursing Assistant Training program prepares students to work in various health care settings such as long-term care facilities and hospitals under the direction and supervision of Registered Nurses (RNs) or Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs). Training includes 80 hours of classroom and lab instruction and 40 hours of clinical practice at a nearby long-term care facility.
Upon successful completion, students receive a Certificate of Completion and are eligible to sit for the Massachusetts Nurse Aide State Certification Exam.
120 hours | 4 weeks | Classroom + Lab + Clinical
Home Health Aide (HHA) Training Program
The Home Health Aide Training program trains students to assist clients in their private residences by providing patient care, basic medical care, emergency response, and housekeeping duties. The program consists of classroom and lab instruction. There is no clinical component and no state certification is required for employment as an HHA.
Upon successful completion, students receive a Certificate of Completion.
75 hours | 4 weeks | Classroom + Lab