Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide

The Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide certificate program at Northeastern Junior College is a two- to four-year credential offered by this public institution in Sterling, CO. The program is classified under CIP 51.3902 in the practical nursing and nursing assistant field and trains students in basic patient care skills, including personal hygiene assistance, vital signs monitoring, mobility support, and communication with healthcare teams.

Northeastern Junior College offers this certificate alongside several related health and technical programs at the same school, including a certificate in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, a certificate in Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, a certificate in Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology, a certificate in Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology, and a certificate in Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians. The Nursing Assistant/Aide certificate provides an entry-level pathway into healthcare work, often serving as a stepping stone for students pursuing further nursing credentials.