Overview

If you enjoy helping people and are interested in a nursing career, training as a Nursing Assistant is a good way for you to get working quickly. The Nurse Assistant Certificate program from Infotech Career College can be completed in just 8 weeks. Upon completion, Infotech Nurse Assisting students take the state certification exam right on campus and can apply for jobs in a diversity of facilities, from in-home care agencies to hospitals.

Graduates of Infotech have the practical skills employers are looking for, including experience in the following important areas:

• Basic Patient Care Skills & Procedures

• Resident/Patient Rights

• Body Mechanics/Body Dynamics

• Medical and Surgical Asepsis

• Vital Signs

• Nutrition

• Emergency Procedures

• Rehabilitation/Restoration

• Observations and Charting

As a successful graduate of this program you’ll feel confident and fully prepared to take the State Certification Exam.

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Career Opportunities for Qualified Nurse Assistants

Nurse Assistants work in a variety of interesting medical environments, including:

• Nursing Homes

• Hospitals

• Mental Health Facilities

• Assisted Living Facilities

• Private Homes

Nurse Assistants work closely with patients and are responsible for basic care services such as bathing, grooming and feeding patients, assisting nurses with medical equipment, and checking patients’ vital signs. Nurse Assistants give patients important social and emotional support and also provide vital information on patient condition to nurses.

Nursing Assistants are in demand across California and also in Los Angeles County.

In California, from 2012-2022, a total of 4,180 job openings are expected to be available every year.

In Los Angeles County, a total of 1,183 job openings are expected to be available every year.

Source: California EDD Projections of Employment by Occupation http://www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov/OccGuides/Detail.aspx?Soccode=311014&Geography=0604000037

Is Training to Become a Nurse Assistant Right for you?

We would love to talk with you. If you’re interested in learning more, please fill out the form on this page. A helpful Infotech Admissions Advisor will be in touch to assist you with everything from career questions to financial aid.

For immediate questions, please give us a call at (562) 804-1239.