Nursing Assistant Training

The nursing assistant program at Coconino Community 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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Coconino Community College

8560 Ulmerton Road, Largo, FL

About

Coconino Community College, located in Flagstaff, Arizona, was founded in 1991 to serve Coconino Country as well as a number of cities and parts of counties outside of the county line. The school opened to an initial enrollment of 100 but has seen exponential growth in enrollment since first opening its doors and currently serves over 10,000 students annually. The school operates four campuses that assist in providing coverage throughout the school's service area, with some campuses providing specialized education in specific fields, such as nursing and technology.

Academics

Coconino Community College offers a variety of programs to assist students in their pursuit of academic, personal and professional goals. Academic programs facilitate transfer to four year institution by first providing a curriculum that mirrors the freshman and sophomore years of such an education locally and low cost. Career training programs provide education and skill development in a high demand field in order to pursue long term employment as a qualified professional. Continuing and adult education courses are also available for professional and personal purposes.

Programs offered include:

• Business Administration
• Education
• Early Childhood Education
• Nursing
• Paralegal

Admissions and Financial Aid

Admissions to CCC is made easy through an open enrollment policy that admits any student who is at least eighteen or has a high school diploma or equivalent. Students are asked to provide previous transcripts and test scores if available, and may be subject to a placement exam prior to registration. Participation in orientation and meeting with a counselor are also encouraged. Financial aid is available in the form of loans and grants which are offered and awarded based on need as determined by the information provided on a student's Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Students Enrolled in the Nursing Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Coconino Community College has offered the following program levels for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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).