Nursing Assistant Training

The nursing assistant program at Chipola 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 Florida colleges that offer nursing assistant training.

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Chipola College (Chipola)

18150 Murdock Circle, Port Charlotte, FL

Chipola College gives students the opportunity to earn either a two year associate’s degree or a bachelor’s degree (in addition to a variety of certification programs) at a public institution, which makes it a very appealing option to students who aren’t sure where their college career is going to take them yet. Located in Marianna, Florida, students are often attracted to the warm weather and the quaint small town feel of northern Florida. The town of Marianna has a population of 6,230 and is home to several tourist destinations, such as the Florida Caverns State Park and the Chattahoochee River, both of which are near U.S. Civil War locations.

In 2012, in-state tuition was extremely low at $3,100. However, for out of state students, tuition more than doubled to the rate of $8,657, which makes it less of an appealing choice. There are a wide range of programs to study, including Criminal Justice, Child Care Management, Business Administration, and Teacher Education. Chipola College has quite a few on campus amenities which make life easier for students, including sports teams, a food court, a campus radio and campus bookstore. All of these help to enhance the experience of students and make their time at Chipola College more enjoyable for everyone.

Most students at Chipola College are receiving some type of federal aid, and there a few different types of scholarships available in addition to the traditional student loan packages offered by the federal government. For students that qualify, there are Florida’ Bright Futures Scholarships, Florida Medallion Scholarships, and Florida Academic Scholarships. If you are a Florida resident looking for a school where you can succeed academically and that gives you the option to choose from a variety of programs and degree lengths, Chipola College might be the right school for you.

Students Enrolled in the Nursing Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Chipola College 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).