Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide

The Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide certificate program at New Mexico State University-Grants is a one- to two-year certificate offered by this public college in Grants, NM. The program prepares students to provide basic patient care under the supervision of licensed nursing staff, covering skills such as vital signs monitoring, personal care assistance, and patient safety procedures.

This program is part of the nursing assistant and patient care field (CIP 51.3902) and is among the health-related certificate offerings at NMSU-Grants. Related programs at the college include Carpentry/Carpenter, Computer/Computer Systems Technology/Technician, Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer General, and Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. Graduates are typically prepared for certified nursing assistant roles in long-term care facilities, hospitals, and home health settings.