NURSE AIDE TRAINING PROGRAM
NURSE AIDE TRAINING PROGRAM
Location : Sonia Gutierrez Campus
Time : Morning Sessions : 9:00 - 11:30 | Eve Session : 6:00 - 8:30 Clinical Practicum ( In Person ) Practicum 5 days 7:00 am - 3:00 pm ( 40 hours )
Our Nurse Aide Training program is a 5-month , 200 hours of classroom instruction along with lab skills practice sessions , prepares students to become certified nurse aides licensed in the District of Columbia . Classes are taught by a registered nurse instructor and topics include medical terminology , basic caretaking skills , and a fundamental understanding of healthcare .
Requires a 40 hour clinical experience , which is held at a local clinical partner site for 10 days during the semester . Graduates of this program have continued to work in private homes , nursing homes , and hospitals , while many graduates also pursue college to become registered nurses or other healthcare professionals in the DC metropolitan area .
Requirements : Eligible for ESL 8 ( high intermediate ) or higher . High school diploma or equivalent . Clinical requirements : Pass criminal background check , drug test to be completed at a local clinic / testing site , and DC Board of Nursing mandated immunizations , including COVID-19 vaccine . Advising session with program lead or designee .
Clinicals : 40 hours clinical experience at a local nursing facility .
Certification Earned NNAAP Certification .
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