If you are patient, compassionate, and interested in a career in which you can help others every day, a career as a Nursing Assistant could be a great choice for you!
At High Desert Medical College, you can get the training you need for a rewarding healthcare career in as few as 6 weeks!
At High Desert Medical College, our Nursing Assistant program is designed to prepare students to work in this important healthcare position. Nursing Assistants are employed by extended-care facilities, hospitals, home health care agencies, and by individuals who want extra help when they are in the healthcare facility or in their own home. Nursing Assistants work closely with patients, providing basic care and assisting clients in attaining and maintaining independence.
This 6-week program provides students with intensive training emphasizing patient care, nutrition, safety, anatomy and physiology, asepsis, body mechanics, and rehabilitation and restoration care.
Graduates receive a Certificate of Completion, Nursing Assistant diploma.
A nursing assistant supports patients with daily care needs, such as bathing, feeding, and mobility, and assists nurses by monitoring vital signs and maintaining a clean, safe healthcare environment.
High Desert Medical College’s Nursing Assistant program can be completed in as few as 6 weeks!
High Desert Medical College’s Nursing Assistant program is offered in a hybrid-online format. Students learn classroom theory online, while completing hands-on training in labs on campus. All students also gain valuable experience through an externship.
Many of High Desert Medical College’s Nursing Assistant graduates go to work in nursing homes and in private homes for in-home supportive service agencies. Our Career Services department provides every student with a wide range of career support services and comprehensive job placement assistance.
In High Desert Medical College’s Nursing Assistant program, you’ll gain real-world skills to work as a nursing assistant. From measuring vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiratory rate) to assisting clients in attaining and maintaining independence and responding properly to emergency situations. Our hands-on training prepares you for the tasks employers are hiring for, so you can step confidently into your healthcare career. Our Career Services department also provides every student with a wide range of support services and job placement assistance.
Graduates of High Desert Medical College’s Nursing Assistant program receive a Certificate of Completion, Nursing Assistant diploma.
To enroll, you’ll need a high school diploma or a GED. Don’t have your diploma yet? No problem – High Desert Medical College offers two high school completion programs to help you get started. Submit an interest form, stop by your closest campus, or call 888-633-4362 to get in contact with our admissions team.