Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide

The Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide certificate program at Arkansas State University-Newport is a one- to two-year credential offered by this public institution in Newport, AR. Situated within the nursing assistant and patient care field (CIP 51.3902), the program prepares students for direct patient care roles in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and other healthcare settings, with a focus on foundational clinical and caregiving skills.

Arkansas State University-Newport offers a broad range of career and technical programs alongside this certificate. Related programs at the same campus include Lineworker, Restaurant/Culinary and Catering Management, Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician, Computer/Computer Systems Technology/Technician, and Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician. Students interested in advancing within healthcare may use this certificate as a foundation for further nursing or allied health credentials.