Health Care Assistant

The Health Care Assistant certificate of credit program provides a solid foundation in the fundamental principles for diploma-level Health Science fields at NGTC including Practical Nursing, Phlebotomy, Medical Assisting, and more.

Students who enroll in the Health Care Assistant program will choose a specialization or may select one of two tracks to pursue:

• Patient care assistant – for those students interested in careers in practical nursing. The courses in this track focus on diet and nutrition, interpersonal relations and professional development, and nurse aid fundamentals.
• Phlebotomy – for those students interested in becoming a certified phlebotomist and an important member of the clinical laboratory team. The courses in this track focus on all types of blood collecting techniques for patient populations throughout the lifespan, processing and preparing other lab specimens, lab test profiles, aseptic and sterile techniques, safety and quality assurance both in the classroom and clinical setting.

The field of technology is fast-growing, and qualified phlebotomists are in high demand. Phlebotomists can work with mobile clinics, laboratories, nursing homes, and hospitals. These courses prepare students to become highly skilled technicians as well as deliver high-quality compassionate care to patients in various settings.

Students who complete the Health Care Assistant certificate and choose the patient care specialization are eligible to sit for the state certification exam to become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). 

NGTC offers a wide variety of diploma-level health care programs including Phlebotomy, Pharmacy Technology, Emergency Services, Medical Assisting, and Practical Nursing. Program-specific information is available on each of these under the Academic Programs tab.