Nursing Assistant
Nursing Assistants (NA), also known as nurse’s aides, orderlies, patient care technicians, and home health aides, usually work under the supervision of a nurse such as an RN. Upon completion of the state certification exam Nursing Assistants become CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (CNA). Nursing Assistants work closely with patients and provide assistance to patients with daily living activities. Some of the responsibilities are basic care services such as bathing, grooming and feeding patients, assisting nurses with medical equipment, and checking patient vital signs. Nursing Assistants give patients important social and emotional support and also provide vital information and other reports on patient conditions to nurses.
Hands-on Learning Includes:
Nursing Skills
Anatomy and Physiology
Nutrition and Infection Control
Students also gain plenty of hands-on-experience during clinical activities.
Career Opportunities:
Nursing Homes
Hospitals
Mental Health Facilities
Assisted Living Facilities and;
Private Homes.
Most agencies require Nursing Assistant to be certified by the state. However, job prospects for CNA's are expected to be excellent due to the increasing long term care needs of an aging population, especially in Florida.
Length:
120 hours
4 weeks - Full time/day classes/ Hours 8:30am to 2pm Monday through Friday
5 weeks - Part time/night classes/Hours 6pm to 9:30pm Monday through Friday
Requirements:
Applicant must be 17 years old or older.
A high school diploma or GED certificate
(If you do not have one of the above, you will be require to take the TABE test $25)
Social security card
FL driver license or any valid Florida ID card
$100 registration fee
Payment plan/full payment or arrangement for payments
Financial Assistance:
Weekly, Bi-weekly & Monthly payment plans
Call the Administrative Office for detailed information at (239) 939-1992
Hands-on Learning Includes:
Nursing Skills
Anatomy and Physiology
Nutrition and Infection Control
Students also gain plenty of hands-on-experience during clinical activities.
Career Opportunities:
Nursing Homes
Hospitals
Mental Health Facilities
Assisted Living Facilities and;
Private Homes.
Most agencies require Nursing Assistant to be certified by the state. However, job prospects for CNA's are expected to be excellent due to the increasing long term care needs of an aging population, especially in Florida.
Length:
120 hours
4 weeks - Full time/day classes/ Hours 8:30am to 2pm Monday through Friday
5 weeks - Part time/night classes/Hours 6pm to 9:30pm Monday through Friday
Requirements:
Applicant must be 17 years old or older.
A high school diploma or GED certificate
(If you do not have one of the above, you will be require to take the TABE test $25)
Social security card
FL driver license or any valid Florida ID card
$100 registration fee
Payment plan/full payment or arrangement for payments
Financial Assistance:
Weekly, Bi-weekly & Monthly payment plans
Call the Administrative Office for detailed information at (239) 939-1992
