Boston Reed College

Frequently Asked Questions

• 1. Why are Boston Reed courses so much shorter and cheaper than other colleges?
• Boston Reed partners with other adult schools, which assist us with classrooms and teachers enabling us to keep costs down and pass the savings on to the student. In addition, Boston Reed offers courses in segments, e.g... Clinical Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy, EKG, etc. Our courses are fast-paced and aimed at the working adult. They are designed to get the student working in the field of their choice as quickly as possible.
• 2. Does Boston Reed offer job placement?
• We do not offer job placement but we do provide externship placement. Many times our students are hired on from their externships. This is the student's chance to make an impression.
• 3. Is Boston Reed an accredited school?
• We are not required to be. Any course that is offered through an adult education center would be accredited under that school. For instance, courses held at the Martinez Adult Education Center fall under their accreditation from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). The student can check with the school they will be attending for their accreditation status.
  We are approved by the Bureau for Private Post Secondary and Vocational Education (BPPVE). All courses are registered, with the exception of Vocational Nursing which is approved. Vocational Nursing is also accredited the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technician examiners (BVNPT).
• 4. What is the success rate of students finding work upon completion of our courses?
• About 85% of students responding to inquiry about getting a job are finding one successfully.
• 5. Does Boston Reed Provide Financial Assistance?
• Yes! We accept any method of payment the student can arrange. We do not qualify for federal financial aid. Students can apply for a Discover Card, apply for financing (extended payment plan) from TFC credit at https://secure.adultedrdata.com/brloanapp/loanapp.htm or for financial assistance (loans) at https://www.slmfinancial.com/.
• 6. How do students who have found financial assistance enroll?
• Boston Reed requires a Letter of Authorization from the student’s financial assistance provider stating the student’s name, intended course, and how payment will be made, including billing instructions. This letter must be submitted to the enrollment department by email, mail or fax along with the course application.
• 7. How will I know if my enrollment was accepted?
• When registering on-line, confirmation is immediate and a confirmation letter is mailed out to the student before the class begins. When students register by mailing or faxing in applications, once enrolled, confirmation letters are mailed out. Confirmation letters are sent out on a daily basis.
• 8. How many continuing education units do our courses provide?
• CNA’s receive 48 hours of CEU’s once they complete the Clinical Medical Assisting Course, Administrative Medical Assisting Course, Vocational Nursing Course and the Massage Therapy Course. Nurses or EMT’s receive 16 hours for the Phlebotomy for Medical Professionals Course.
• 9. Do you earn college credit for our courses?
• You can only earn college credit for the Vocational Nursing Course. There are 54 semester units for the entire course (18 units per module).
• 10. What if the student refuses to sign the Assumption of Risk form?
• Is a requirement for insurance liability reasons. They must recognize that working in the health care field has its risks, which must be taken in account as a health care professional.
• 11. How long is a TB test good for?
• A. A skin test is good for 1 year from the actual date test was administered.
  B. A Chest X-Ray is good for 2 years from the actual date X-Ray was given.
• 12. What grade do you have to receive to pass the class?
• A passing grade is 80%.

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