Nursing Assistant Training

The nursing assistant program at Arlington Career Institute prepares students for careers as a CNA, nursing assistant, nurse aide, home health aide, or psychiatric aide. The program focuses on routine nursing-related services to patients. Program courses include: documentation, communication, and interpersonal skills, as well as infection control, anatomy and physiology, legal and ethical issues, nutrition and hydration, gerontology and family issues, and pet-assisted therapy. Get more details below including other Texas colleges that offer nursing assistant training.

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Arlington Career Institute (ABU)

3001 W Division, Arlington, TX

As a family-owned institution, Arlington Career Institute is deeply dedicated to the success of our students. Since 1982, this success has been achieved through comprehensive training and education. We believe that everyone should be able to obtain the education they seek, and we're committed to providing the tools you need to succeed every step of the way.

Have a job? Kids? No problem. Arlington Career Institute offers both day and evening classes to fit any lifestyle. Legal and Healthcare jobs will continue to be in demand and some of our programs can be completed in as little as 10 months! Many of our programs offer an externship class which pairs students with working professionals to provide valuable hands-on industry training. Plus, when it comes time to search for a job, we will help guide you through the process with our Career Placement Assistance program. From enrollment to graduation, Arlington Career Institute is dedicated to your success.

Accreditations and Recognitions

• Accrediting Commission Of Career Schools And Colleges
• Texas Workforce Commission Regulation And Approval
• Texas Department Of Aging And Disability Services (DADS)
• Career Colleges And Schools Of Texas
• National Association For Health Professionals
• Veterans Approval
• National Court Reporters Association
• National Health Career Association
• WIA Approved

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Students Enrolled in the Nursing Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. ABU offers a less than one year certificate program in nursing assistant.

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Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Nursing Assistants

Description

Provide basic patient care under direction of nursing staff. Perform duties such as feed, bathe, dress, groom, or move patients, or change linens. May transfer or transport patients. Includes nursing care attendants, nursing aides, and nursing attendants.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).