Nursing Assistant
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Open the door to a career in healthcare as a Nursing Assistant.
In this course, students learn essentials skills for providing basic care to patients in a hospital, long-term care facility, home health, assisted living, or rehabilitation facility.
What you’ll be learning
- CPR and Basic First Aid
- How to Take Vital Signs
- Nutritional Meal Planning
- Infection Control Measures
What to Expect After Graduation
Graduates will be scheduled to take the state test to become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). Employment opportunities are available at hospitals, medical offices, assisted living facilities, adult daycares, and other places with residents in need of round-the-clock care.
DID YOU KNOW?
Entry-level nursing assistants earn $30,000–$32,000 per year.
In Texas, average annual wages range from $34,000–$36,000, with
experienced nursing assistants earning $38,000–$46,000+.
Eligibility Requirements
- Photo ID
- Authorization to work in the U.S.
(Social Security, Birth Certificate, Work Visa, or Green Card) - High School Diploma or GED preferred, but nor required
- Must pass a background check
- Passing scores on entrance assessments
Note: All students must attend a mandatory orientation before the first day of class.
Students enrolling in health-related training programs with direct patient contact must meet Texas Administrative Code immunization requirements. Required documentation includes Tdap (within 10 years), MMR, Hepatitis B (complete series), Varicella (two doses or proof of immunity), and a negative TB screening within the past 12 months.
Students may enroll provisionally after receiving at least one dose of each vaccine but may not participate in patient-contact activities until all series are complete. Medical, conscience (including religious belief), and active-duty military exemptions may be considered with proper documentation.
Upcoming Nursing Assistant Courses
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