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:
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.
Students who complete the Health Care Assistant program have a foundation for diploma-level programs such as:
Phlebotomy
Practical Nursing
Home Health Care or Long-term Care Facilities
Hospitals and clinics
Medical Laboratories
Additional career options can be researched on the following site(s):
Gain a solid foundation in the fundamental principles for diploma-level Health Science fields at NGTC.