Nursing Assistant Training

The nursing assistant program at St Louis College of Health Careers – St Louis 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 Missouri colleges that offer nursing assistant training.

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St Louis College of Health Careers – St Louis (SLCHC)

624 Westport Road, Kansas City, MO

Overview

St. Louis College of Health Careers is a private for-profit post-secondary institution in St. Louis, Missouri. It is committed to training students to understand multifaceted and innovative medical systems of today's marketplace. The school was founded in 1981 to provide quality training for health care careers. St. Louis College of Health Careers operates two campuses, a main location in the metropolitan St. Louis area and a branch campus in Fenton, Missouri. The college is a small institution, educating about 350 students.

• Programs Offered
• Medical assistant
• Medical billing and coding
• Pharmacy technician 
• Medical office administration
• Occupational therapy assistant
• Physical therapist assistant
• Patient care technician
• Respiratory therapy
• Practical nursing

Admissions Information

St. Louis College of Health Careers grants admission to all applicants who are at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED. Applicants must complete a personal interview with a career advisor and provide official high school diplomas or GED scores.

Financial Aid Options

St. Louis College of Health Careers participates in a variety of financial aid programs, including federal grants, federal student loans, and private student loans.

Students Enrolled in the Nursing Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. SLCHC has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Less Than Two-Year Award
• 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).