Program Description
The Patient Care Assisting Program is designed to teach a combination of theory and practical application necessary for a successful career as a certified nursing assistant. The program prepares students for entry-level positions in a variety of health care settings.

Length of Program
A minimum of 16 credit hours is required for graduation. A full time student can expect to complete the program in 1 quarter.

Employment Opportunities
Graduates of the Patient Care Assisting technical certificate program are eligible to apply to take the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program Examination for Georgia in order to prove that the nurse assistant can meet the nurse aide evaluation requirement of federal and state laws and regulations. Graduates can find entry-level employment in a variety of health care settings.

Curriculum