We're excited to announce that Metrowest Healthcare Academy has officially changed its name to Pathway Vocational Institute of Health! Our name has changed, but our commitment to quality healthcare education remains the same under the same ownership and management.

Entrance Requirements

Integrated ESL Nursing Assistant Program:

To enroll in the Integrated ESL Nursing Assistant program, students must meet the following criteria: Take a basic English placement exam for ESL Beginners. Students will receive access to an online Pre-CNA course and have 4-6 weeks to work through the modules asynchronously.

Modules typically cover medical terminology, patient care techniques, and communication skills within a healthcare context, ensuring that students are well-prepared to enter an ESL/NAT course with stronger vocabulary and healthcare knowledge.

  1. Must be 16 years of age
  2. Must have a negative result for PPD (Mantoux test and negative chest x-ray) that is valid until the course completion
  3. Have a high school diploma or its equivalent or comprehend on a 10th-grade level
  4. Upon the successful completion of the 100 hours ESL Beginner course, the student MUST pass the basic English pre-entrance exam with an 80% score to begin the NAT course.
  5. Must have a satisfactory criminal background check through the CORI system before the 1st day of class
  6. Must have proof of personal health insurance (requested but not required)
  7. Provide a valid government-issued picture ID (Passport, ID Card, Driver’s License, etc.)
  8. Have an American Heart Association CPR/BLS Certificate before the start of clinical rotation. This training is offered on campus by an approved American Heart Association instructor.
  9. Proof of a current flu shot or provide a valid exemption/declination document
  10. Proof of COVID vaccination or provide a valid exemption/declination document
  11. To attend any of our online classes, students enrolling in any hybrid program MUST have a personal computer, internet access and download Zoom.