Nursing assistants care for patients in hospitals, long–term care facilities, hospice, and in the home. These courses introduce students to this fulfilling career, covering basic nursing assistant skills, patient and family relationships, health care teams and legal issues. CPR and HIV/AIDS training is included in this program. Students will be prepared to provide direct patient care in a variety of health care settings. The Nursing Assistant Certified has direct contact with the patients and residents in these settings in the process of providing care for their basic daily needs. Students learn to recognize the patient’s physical, social, and emotional needs and to care for these patients and meet their needs in a caring manner. In a single quarter, students are well prepared to sit for the Nursing Assistant Certified exam and once certified, our students are free to work for any organization accepting a NAC certification. Unlike students graduating from many private programs, our students are not required to work for any specific employers after graduation, giving them the freedom to build a satisfying career in healthcare immediately after graduation and certification. This program is best suited for students who: Are looking for a way to increase their skills and pay in entry level healthcare jobs. Want flexibility. Our students can work for any employer they are not committed to an employer who provided their training and certification. Can commit to a single quarter of full-time classes. Please visit our Detailed Information page for more information.