Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide

The Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide certificate program at Quinsigamond Community College is a two-to-four-year certificate offered by this public institution in Worcester, Massachusetts. The program is part of the nursing assistance and patient care field and prepares students to provide basic care and support to patients in hospitals, nursing homes, and other health care settings under the supervision of licensed nursing staff.

In the nursing assistant and patient care field (CIP 51.3902), students learn foundational skills including personal care assistance, vital signs monitoring, and patient communication. Quinsigamond Community College also offers related programs at the same campus, including Computer Support Specialist, Laser and Optical Technology/Technician, Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician, Computer Engineering Technology/Technician, and Medical Office Management/Administration certificates. Students in the Worcester area pursuing a career in patient care will find this program alongside a range of technical and health administration offerings at the college.