Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide

The Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide certificate program at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a one- to two-year certificate offered by this public institution in Perkinston, MS. The program is part of the nursing assistance and patient care field (CIP 51.3902) and prepares students for entry-level roles supporting registered nurses and other healthcare professionals in hospitals, nursing homes, and rehabilitation centers.

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College offers a wide range of technical and health programs, including Registered Nursing, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician, Occupational Therapist Assistant, Cosmetology, Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, and Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology. Students in the nursing assistant program typically receive instruction in basic patient care tasks, infection control, vital signs monitoring, and communication with care teams.