Nursing Assistant
Provide or assist with basic care or support under the direction of onsite licensed nursing staff. Perform duties such as monitoring of health status, feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, or ambulation of patients in a health or nursing facility. May include medication administration and other health-related tasks. Includes nursing care attendants, nursing aides, and nursing attendants.
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Jobs available locally 7,410 |
Demand Locally +1 % |
Annual Wage Range $29,472 – $45,188 |
Demonstrate and teach patient care in classroom and clinical units to nursing students. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
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Jobs available locally 11,001 |
Demand Locally +1 % |
Annual Wage Range $49,250 – $183,324 |
Assist occupational therapists in providing occupational therapy treatments and procedures. May, in accordance with state laws, assist in development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, direct activity programs, and document the progress of treatments. Generally requires formal training.
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Jobs available locally 489 |
Demand Locally +3 % |
Annual Wage Range $60,172 – $94,124 |
Program Level:
Continuing Education
Program Type:
Hybrid
Department:
Continuing Education
Institute:
Health & Biosciences
College:
PAC
What is the Certified Nursing Assistant program?
Begin a career in healthcare with the Texas Nursing Assistant Certification Program. We offer a fast and affordable path to becoming a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA). This hands-on training program prepares you with the essential skills and knowledge needed to provide basic care to patients in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and home settings. Students will receive in-depth instruction in patient care, safety, infection control, and communication—all aligned with state standards to prepare you for the Texas Nurse Aide Registry exam.
Please note: CPR certification is required to participate in the clinical/lab portion of the program. CPR is not included in the tuition. Students must present a valid CPR card prior to their lab/clinical rotation. Alamo Colleges offers an optional CPR course ($125) you may register for to meet this requirement.
**Student Background Disclaimer:
- For knowing whether if they are eligible for licensure or certification before committing to a CE program, and
- Contacting the respective certification agency to find out if a conviction will prohibit them from being certified and able to work in the industry.
- Contacting legal counsel to discuss an existing criminal background prior to applying to Alamo Colleges District Continuing Education for guidance.
Courses
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Program Information
Time Commitment116 Contact Hours 3 Month |
Certification |
Career OutlookLearn more at the Alamo Colleges Career Coach website |
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Program Requirements CE Allied Health Requirements Checklist
Immunization Records: Varicella #1 and #2, Hepatitis B #1, #2, #3 MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis) Tuberculosis (TB) Test Results; Background Check (completed at www.precheck.com)
Possess proficiency in English (reading, writing, and speaking skills)
You are at least eighteen (18) years of age
Some high school
Must have access to computer/tablet and internet
