Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide

Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide is offered as a one- to two-year certificate program at Cleveland Community College, a public institution in Shelby, NC. This program provides foundational training in basic patient care, clinical procedures, and healthcare communication skills for entry-level positions in nursing homes, hospitals, and home health settings.

Classified under CIP code 51.3902 in the health professions field, this certificate is one of several healthcare-related and vocational programs available at Cleveland Community College. Related programs at the school include Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist General, Electrical Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician, Automation Engineer Technology/Technician, and Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD. Students completing this program are prepared to seek state certification as a nursing assistant and pursue employment in a range of patient care environments.