Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide

The Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide certificate program at Florida Career College-Lauderdale Lakes is a one- to two-year credential offered by this private for-profit school in Lauderdale Lakes, FL. The program trains students in the fundamental skills required to support patients and residents in clinical, long-term care, and hospital environments.

This program is part of the practical nursing, vocational nursing, and nursing assistants field (CIP 51.3902). Florida Career College-Lauderdale Lakes also offers related certificate programs including Computer/Computer Systems Technology/Technician, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Medical/Clinical Assistant, and Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician. Students can expect training in patient hygiene, vital signs, infection control, and basic caregiving procedures that align with state nursing assistant certification requirements.