Nursing Assistant

Careers

One of the fastest-growing areas for job openings is that for nursing assistants. If you are looking for a fulfilling career in the field of nursing, consider a Certificate in Nursing Assistant from Diversity Career College Vocational School.  The salary range is $37K to $52K and we can help get you placed.

As a nursing assistant, you can work in numerous positions, from a nurse’s aide and orderly to certified nursing assistant in a hospital setting, retirement homes, assisted living facilities, and nursing and long-term care facilities.

Our Certificate Program

We take great pride at the variety of learning opportunities we provide to our nursing assistant aspirants:

• Virtual interactive learning
• In-class lectures taught by experienced instructors
• Clinical rotations
• Externship placements in home health care settings and long-term care facilities
• Hands-on instruction
• Small classes for providing personal attention

Through successful completion of our program, you will be poised to competently and confidently enter the medical field ready to work.

What Does a Nursing Assistant Do?

As a nursing assistant, you will work in direct contact with patients and doctors, under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN) or licensed practical nurse (LPN). You will take lead on the daily needs of your patients, including:

• Medication Reminders
• Checking vital signs
• Providing ongoing care as needed
• Updating care team on changes in patient condition
• Monitoring patient food and liquid intake
• Help patients with activities of daily living like eating, bathing

 

More About Our Nursing Assistant Program…

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Minimum age requirement at least 17 years of age with parent’s consent.

• Copy of High School diploma

• Copy of Social Security Card
• Copy of Valid CA I.D./Driver’s License
• Copy of Covid-19 Vaccination Card
• Must not have been convicted in any court of law of any major crime
• Must have Physical Exam and Negative TB Skin test or Negative Chest X-Ray     (ask school for assistance)
• Certified in B.L.S. (Basic Life Support – ask school for assistance)
• Live Scan Fingerprint for CDPH (Dept. of Public Health – ask school for assistance)

 

Technology Hardware and Software Requirements:

• A Mac or PC desktop, laptop, or tablet
• A working camera and mic in your computer
• A good and reliable internet connection
• Computer literacy
• Basic knowledge of computer and internet skills
• Knowledge of terminology such as browser, application, etc.
• Understanding of basic computer hardware and software
• Ability to perform computer operations
• Knowledge of copying and pasting, spell checking, saving files
• Knowledge of sending and downloading attachments
• Internet skills and ability to perform online research using various search engines and visit distance library databases
• Ability to use online communication tools such as email, discussion boards, chats, and Messenger
• Undergone orientation with the Learning Management System

 

Program Fees:

Registration Fee (Non-Refundable, good for 1 year and student can only reschedule 1 time)	$150.00
Tuition Fee (includes textbook)Installment payment plan is available (ask school for assistance)	$1,500.00
Uniform (top and bottom)	$40.00

Course Deadlines:

Next class will be: September 19,2024 to October 18, 2024

Orientation will be TBA

Must complete 60 hours of online theory and 100 hours of clinical training.

Grade Requirement:

Student must pass an overall grade of 70% in Theory;

Description of Required Coursework:

–   17 Quizzes (one per module)

–   Written final exam

Description of Required Coursework: Clinical Skills

–   Clinical Skills Final Exam

–   Passing score is Satisfactory

–  Clinical Site: Morgan Hill, CA

–   Only students that have completed the Theory coursework at Diversity Career College can attend for the clinical class.

 

This is a fast-paced program for the AM Class that takes only less than 30 days to complete!

Questions? For more information.

Please call the school at 408-612-8170 or email at info@diversitycarrercollegrevs.com