Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide

The Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide program at Northeast Technology Center is a 1-to-2-year certificate program at this public institution in Pryor, OK. Classified under CIP code 51.3902 in the health professions and related programs field, the program prepares students for entry-level patient care roles in healthcare facilities such as hospitals, nursing homes, and clinics.

Northeast Technology Center offers several other career and technical programs, including Electrician, Graphic Communications General, Carpentry/Carpenter, Lineworker, and Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. Students in the nursing assistant program can expect instruction in basic patient care procedures, vital signs monitoring, infection control, and communication skills needed to support nursing staff in clinical environments.