Nursing Assistant Training

The nursing assistant program at Black River Technical College 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 Arkansas colleges that offer nursing assistant training.

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Black River Technical College (BHCLR)

11900 COLONEL GLENN RD STE 1000, Little Rock, AR

About
Black River Technical College, located in Pocahontas, Arkansas, was founded in 1972 and was originally known as Black River Vocational Technical School. The school was built on land donated by the city of Pocahontas for the purpose of providing vocational and technical education in northeastern Arkansas. The school changed its name in 1991 and became an independent institution in 1993, after which it began offering courses used for college transfer. The school is serves nearly 3000 students annually.

Academics
Black River Technical College offers a variety of programs aimed at assisting students meet their personal and professional goals. Career training and vocational programs allow students to receive an education in a high demand field or industry with intention of eventually entering the workforce as a qualified professional. Programs take between one and two years to complete and result in an associate degree or certificate upon completion. Academic transfer is accomplished by completing the first two years of a four year education at BRTC, followed by transfer to a four year institution to complete the final two years and earn their bachelor's degree.

Programs offered include:

• General Education
• Accounting
• Business Administration
• Criminal Justice
• Nursing

Admissions and Financial Aid
Black River Technical College is an open enrollment institution that allows any interested student to enroll by submitting an application and paying related fees. Students should provide transcripts and test scores if available, and may be required to take a placement exam. Students are also encouraged to participate in orientation and to meet with a counselor prior to registration. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants, and scholarships and are awarded based on need as determined through the information provided by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Students Enrolled in the Nursing Assistant Program

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

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

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).