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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.

Jobs available locally

7,680

Demand Locally

+2 %

Annual Wage Range

$28,800 – $44,530

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.

Jobs available locally

10,447

Demand Locally

+2 %

Annual Wage Range

$50,894 – $213,199

Assist in operations, under the supervision of surgeons. May, in accordance with state laws, help surgeons to make incisions and close surgical sites, manipulate or remove tissues, implant surgical devices or drains, suction the surgical site, place catheters, clamp or cauterize vessels or tissue, and apply dressings to surgical site.

Jobs available locally

140

Demand Locally

+2 %

Annual Wage Range

$47,161 – $103,357

What is the Certified Nursing Assistant program?

Prepare for the Texas Certified Nurse Aide (CNA). Play an essential role in the care of clients in hospitals and long-term care facilities. The nursing assistant provides basic care at the bedside while ensuring the safety and comfort of clients. All requirements must be met prior to registration.

The optional Mental Health First Aide course is ideal for healthcare workers. Click here for details.

 

**Student Background Disclaimer:

Many healthcare-related positions require applicants to undergo a criminal background fingerprint test and/or drug screening. A criminal history may prevent licensing, certification or employability.
As you are considering a CE program that requires a criminal background/fingerprint test and/or drug screening, are responsible:
  • 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 

  • Certified Nurse Aide - Lecture - NURA 1001
  • Certified Nurse Aide - Lab - NURA 1060
  • CPR/BLS - EMSP 1019
 

 

Program Information

Time Commitment

119 Contact Hours

3 Month

Certification

Texas Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)

Career Outlook

Learn 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

 

Tuition

$1,837
   
Estimated Cost of Attendance
Estimated Cost of Attendance FY 2022-2023  
Tuition and Fees (includes books and certification exam voucher)           $1,774.00
Supplies (scrubs with embroidering, watch) $75.00
Personal/Miscellaneous (background check, drug screen,etc.) $80.50
Total Estimate $1,929.50
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One or more of these programs are approved Ready to Work programs. Find out if you’re eligible to receive free tuition and job placement services that will enable you to secure an in-demand career. 

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Financial Aid Resources

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Contact Information

CE Registration

Phone: 210-212-5266 (Option 4)
Email: dst-ceregister@alamo.edu
Campus: Alamo Colleges Center of Excellence for Student Success (ACCESS) Building

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