Students are required to complete 95 hrs. of classroom training and 30 hours of internship in a nursing home.
Vital instructions are given to students concerning the health, well care, nutrition, and mobility of the patient. Basic patient care techniques and ways are the primary basis of the course. Performing nursing procedures and tasks involved in the person’s care.
Learning basic nursing care skills like Communication, Infection Control, Safety and emergency procedures, resident’s rights, basic nursing skills, personal care skills, elimination procedures, skincare, transferring, positioning, turning methods, dressing, ambulating the person, range-of-motion exercises, signs and symptoms of common diseases. Different tasks are performed by nursing assistants from state to state.
Students check on patients on a regular basis, making frequent rounds. They observe patients and report problems, recognize abnormal vital signs, administer patient care, respond to a patient's condition, assisting nurses with complicated treatment procedures.
Schedules | Mornings | Evenings | Weekends |
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9:00am - 1:45pm | 5:30pm - 9:00pm | 9:00am - 5:00pm | |
Mon - Fri | Mon - Fri | Sat & Sun | |
4 weeks | 5 Weeks | 6 Weeks | |
Course Fee: | Books Fee: | Registration Fee: | Total: |
$1199.00 | $90.00 | $50.00 | $1339.00 |
The Nurse Aide/Assistant program spans 125 hours, comprising 30 hours of hands-on internship experience and 95 hours of classroom instruction.
Upon completing the Nurse Aide/Assistant program, you can explore employment opportunities in diverse healthcare environments, such as:
These positions typically involve working alongside nurses and healthcare teams to deliver high-quality patient care.
Pursuing a career as a Nurse Aide/Assistant offers several advantages:
If you are passionate about caregiving and committed to supporting others, this career can be both gratifying and advantageous.