Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide

The Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide certificate program at West Virginia University at Parkersburg is a one- to two-year credential offered by this public institution in Parkersburg, WV. The program prepares students to assist licensed nursing staff with basic patient care tasks, including personal hygiene, mobility support, vital sign monitoring, and communication with healthcare teams in clinical and long-term care settings.

This program is part of the practical nursing and nursing assistant field (CIP 51.3902) and is one of several health and technical programs at WVU Parkersburg. The college also offers registered nursing, recording arts technology, plastics and polymer engineering technology, electromechanical technologies, and engineering and industrial management programs for students seeking a range of career pathways.