Health Assisting

For students interested in the fast-growing healthcare field, the Health Assisting program provides comprehensive training in patient care, medical technology, and professional development. With a focus on leadership skills, advanced clinical techniques, and hands-on experience, this program equips students for immediate employment or further education in healthcare.

Students begin by mastering patient care fundamentals, including the safe use of medical equipment such as electric beds, wheelchairs, shower chairs, and patient lifts. They then participate in clinical rotations at long-term care facilities, gaining real-world experience in a professional healthcare setting.

Graduates of this program earn multiple industry-recognized certifications, including OSHA, CPR for the Healthcare Provider, First Aid, Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA), Dementia Care, and Home Health Aide (HHA), positioning them for a variety of healthcare careers.

Industry Credentials

• OSHA certification
• CPR for the Health Provider
• First Aid certification
• Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) certification
• Dementia certification
• Home Health Aid (HHA) certification

Current Co-op Employers

• Mary Immaculate Healthcare Services
• Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital
• Edgewood Lifecare Community
• CVS Pharmacy
• Little Sprouts Daycare
• Nevins Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
• Penacook Place
• Pitter Patter Academy
• Sutton Hill Center
• Brightview North Andover Senior Independent Living
• Kindercare Learning Center