Nurse Assistant Program

Program Overview

Nurse Assistants (NAs) are essential members of the healthcare team, providing hands‑on care, comfort, and support to patients in hospitals, nursing homes, and long‑term care facilities. NAs work under the supervision of licensed nurses and play a vital role in ensuring patient safety, dignity, and well‑being. This program is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in nursing care. As an essential member of a healthcare team, the nurse assistant cares for the personal needs and comfort of people with health problems and assists physicians and nursing staff in carrying out health care treatments.

Our Nurse Assistant Program prepares students with the foundational nursing skills, clinical knowledge, and professional competencies needed to excel in entry‑level patient‑care roles. Students learn how to assist with daily living activities, measure vital signs, support mobility, maintain clean and safe environments, and communicate effectively with patients and healthcare staff.

For students residing in the state of California (USA), successful completion of the program qualifies them to sit for the California State CNA Certification Exam through the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program. Successful candidates will be credentialed and receive their CNA certification from California Department of Public Health (CDPH).

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What You Will Learn

Core Nursing Skills

• Bathing, dressing, feeding, and grooming patients

• Measuring and recording vital signs (temperature, pulse, blood pressure)

• Assisting with mobility, turning, repositioning, and transferring

• Collecting specimens and monitoring patient conditions

• Supporting nurses and physicians with basic care procedures

Patient Care & Safety

• Understanding patient/resident rights

• Preventing and managing emergencies

• Maintaining clean and safe patient environments

• Practicing proper body mechanics

• Providing compassionate end‑of‑life care

Professional Competencies

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

• Ethical and legal responsibilities

• Accurate documentation and reporting

• Critical thinking and prioritization

• Respectful, patient‑centered care

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Hands‑On Skills You Will Develop

Graduates will be able to:

• Assist patients with daily living activities

• Measure and record vital signs accurately

• Support mobility and safe patient transfers

• Maintain clean, organized patient rooms

• Communicate effectively with patients and healthcare teams

• Document care and report observations

• Demonstrate accountability and professionalism

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Patient Care: Assisting with personal hygiene, bathing, dressing, feeding, and grooming.

• Clinical Support: Taking and recording vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse), collecting specimens, and monitoring health status.

• Patient Mobility: Turning, repositioning, and transferring patients.

• Environment Management: Changing bed linens and keeping patient rooms clean.

Certification Pathway

Upon successful completion, students receive:

• Certificate of Completion

• Letter of Program Completion

California Residents are eligible to sit for the California State CNA Certification Exam through National Nurse Aide Assessment Program. Successful candidates receive official Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) certification credentials through the California Department of Public Health (CDPH).

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Career Opportunities

Nurse Assistants work in:

• Hospitals

• Nursing homes

• Long‑term care facilities

• Rehabilitation centers

• Assisted living facilities

• Home health agencies

Graduates may qualify for roles such as:

• Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)

• Nursing Assistant

• Patient Care Assistant

• Resident Care Aide

• Long‑Term Care Assistant

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Program Length

Program duration varies by training pathway and schedules the student decides to pursue. But generally, the program can be completed within 60-90 days. Contact our admissions team for more information. Candidates outside California are free to train as Nurse Assistants but will not be eligible to sit for the state exam. They will, however, receive certificate of completion from the training institution to demonstrate that they completed the program as Nurse Assistants.

Who Should Enroll

This program is ideal for:

• Individuals entering the healthcare field

• Career changers seeking a stable, meaningful profession

• Students preparing for nursing or allied health programs

• Anyone who enjoys helping others and providing hands‑on care

No prior medical experience required.

Why Choose Our Training Program

• State‑approved curriculum

• Hands‑on clinical training

• Experienced instructors

• Certification exam preparation

• Workforce development support

• Career placement assistance where available.

Next Steps

Start your journey toward a rewarding healthcare career.

• Fill out our application online

• Email/contact us or speak with an admissions advisor. If you are not a California Resident you can still enroll and complete the program online and receive a certificate of completion from the training institution as a Nurse Assistant but will not sit for the California Nurse Assistant exams and be certified by CDPH.

• Make your payment and start classes.

Your future in healthcare begins here.

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