8 Nursing Assisting Certificate degrees found
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8 Nursing Assisting Certificate degrees found
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Université de Saint-Boniface
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Health Care Aide Certificate
- Winnipeg, Canada
Certificate
Part time
5 months
On-Campus
French
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Do you like taking care of people? Are you dynamic and want to get a job quickly? Choose our health care aide certificate without hesitation! Our healthcare students come from all over the world and represent all age groups! Thanks to a health care aide certificate, you will be able to offer daily care in long-term care centers, old people's homes or hospitals. Your emotional support will be important!
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Riverside City College
Certificate in Nursing Assistant
- Riverside, USA
Certificate
Full time
1 semester
On-Campus
English
The program focuses on caring for individual hygiene needs, activities of daily living, and other basic healthcare needs in the home, acute, and long-term care settings. Upon completion of the nursing assistant program, the graduate is eligible to apply for and take the Nurse Assistant Certification Exam to become a Certified Nursing Assistant in the State of California.
Aiken Technical College
PATIENT CARE ASSISTANT CERTIFICATE
- Graniteville, USA
Certificate
Full time
38 hours
On-Campus
English
The Patient Care Assistant Certificate prepares students to work in hospitals, doctors’ offices, medical clinics, skilled nursing facilities, as well as other short-term and long-term care facilities under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse.
Southern Arkansas University Tech
Practical Nursing
- Online USA
Certificate
On-Campus
English
The Arkansas State Board approves Southern Arkansas University Tech's Practical Nursing program of Nursing.
Manhattan Institute Allied Medical Training
Certified Nurse Assistant
- New York, USA
Certificate
Full time, Part time
On-Campus
English
Our two-part Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) Training program in our NYC medical career institute is the foundation for your career as a CNA. We offer hands-on CNA training, in addition to classroom instruction.
Saint Joseph's College (Indiana)
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Online USA
Certificate
On-Campus
English
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program at Saint Joseph’s College offers students the opportunity to learn the knowledge necessary to become a certified CNA and learn the skills through hands-on and relevant learning.
American Institute of Healthcare and Technology
Certified Nursing Assistant
- Stratford, USA
Certificate
On-Campus
English
The role of a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is to provide basic care to patients and assist them in daily activities that they are unable to do by themselves. It is a 2 weeks training program designed that provides a student with the required knowledge and skills to become a Certified Nurse Assistant in the State of Connecticut.
Arkansas State University Mid-South
Certificate of Proficiency in Nursing Assistant
- West Memphis, USA
Certificate
English
Become a Certified Nursing Assistant and enjoy the rewards of this front-line medical field. This program prepares you to work in a home or hospital and perform everyday living tasks for seniors, chronically sick, or recovering patients who cannot care for themselves.
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Certificate Programs in Health Care Nursing Studies Nursing Assisting
A certificate program typically takes several weeks to one year to complete. Students focus on learning basic skills that can be applied quickly in their chosen field of study. A certificate is also an excellent way for individuals to gain on-the-job training.
What is a certificate in nursing assisting? Programs focus on teaching students the basic values of nursing. During the program, students learn procedural skills such as checking vital signs, dressing, and positioning. A major emphasis of most certificate programs is compassionate care. Nursing assistants need to have patience and an empathetic attitude while caring for individuals who are sick, injured, or elderly. Students will also learn how to operate hospital beds and other basic medical equipment. With hands-on training, a certificate program prepares students to apply their skills immediately. In addition to learning basic nursing skills, students may choose to focus on a particular area, such as geriatrics or medication assisting.
A key benefit of earning a certificate in nursing assisting is fast completion. Many programs can be finished in a matter of weeks. This means graduates are able to apply for a job faster than those graduating from many other programs.
Depending on what school you select, the cost of a certificate in nursing assisting varies extensively. Find out more information by contacting the admissions office of each school.
The healthcare industry offers a wide variety of careers for individuals. Upon completing a certificate in nursing, graduates typically take a competency exam. Passing this exam allows individuals to have state-specific titles, such as Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). Nursing assistants are able to find jobs in healthcare settings including nursing homes, hospitals, clinics, etc. Additionally, individuals may choose to work as home health nurses or in residential care facilities.
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