Guidelines

Minimum Entrance Requirements

To enroll, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Be at least 16 years old (a parental signature is required for minors).
Have the ability to speak, read, and write basic English.

Applicants must also provide:

A valid form of identification.
Proof of a negative TB test completed within the past 12 months.
A copy of their immunization record, if available (may also be required by clinical sites).
A copy of their COVID-19 vaccination card, including booster doses if received.
Proof of a seasonal flu vaccination prior to admission.
A clear CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) is required for participation in clinical training.

Program Breakdown

Classroom presentation
Practice & demonstration of skills
Nursing Assistant clinical experience- 75 hour program
Clinical instruction- 21 hour program
Weekly testing with progress notes & guidelines

Program Grading & Breakdown

Knowledge
The knowledge grade is composed of written exams and assignments. A minimum overall Knowledge average of 70% in each test is required to successfully complete the Nursing Assistant Program.

Testing
At the end of each school week, instructors will conduct testing; provide students with weekly progress notes and guidance with regard to performance improvements.

Skills Demonstration
The Skills grade results from performance in the lab and clinical setting. A Clinical Performance Evaluation is completed at the end of the program. A minimum Skills grade of 100% is needed to successfully complete the Nursing Assistant Program.

Grading Scale
Weekly test and evaluations to maintain:

Knowledge: 70%
Skills Demonstration: 100%

Boston Healthcare Institute is designed to provide training for individuals to enter the healthcare industry. All students must meet the program minimum grade requirements in order to receive a certificate of completion. If a student does not show satisfactory academic progress, the student will sit down with the instructor for consulting and if necessary, will be required to come to the school lab for further practice.

Attendance

The expectations of the Boston Healthcare Institute is that students will be in attendance for every scheduled class. Each students attendance is monitored and recorded by the instructor. Students are required to complete 75 hours of Nursing Assistant Training, 21 hours of Clinical for program completion.

Tuition

Tuition is charge for students at a reasonable rate that may vary slightly from year to year and is due prior to the first day of class.

For current program fees and payment plan information, contact the Admissions Office.

Enrollment Agreement

Enrollment at Boston Health Care Institute requires the completion of an official Enrollment Agreement, which is only available at the school. Please note that registration must be completed in person at our campus. We do not offer online or remote enrollment at this time. All students are subject to the rules and regulations of Boston Health Care Institute. Detailed information regarding school policies is provided during the enrollment process.

For more information, please visit us in person or contact our admissions office directly.