Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide

The Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide certificate program at Sampson Community College is a public institution located in Clinton, NC. This one-to-two-year certificate program provides students with foundational skills in basic patient care, vital signs monitoring, personal hygiene assistance, mobility support, and communication in long-term care and clinical settings.

This program falls within the practical nursing, vocational nursing, and nursing assistants CIP field (51.3902). Sampson Community College also offers related programs on campus, including Cosmetology/Cosmetologist at both the short-term and longer certificate levels, Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians, Electrician, and Building/Property Maintenance certificates. Graduates of this program are prepared to seek state certification as a nursing assistant and pursue employment in nursing homes, hospitals, and home health agencies.