Get the Skills to Become a Nurse Aide
3-Week* Nurse Aide Program in Brockway, PA
As a Nurse Aide, you will provide important care to patients under the supervision of Nurses and other licensed medical professionals. Professionals in this field often have more direct contact with patients than any other member of the healthcare team.
If you’re compassionate, enjoy helping others, and are interested in starting a rewarding healthcare career, Brockway Center for Arts and Technology’s Nurse Aide program could be an excellent opportunity for you.
Nurse Aide
$30,310 median annual salary**
- 5% Job Growth Over Next 8 Years
- Graduates hired by retirement homes, hospitals & assisted living residences
- 1 Certification Track (NNAAP)
- Advance into Medical Assisting, Residential Care, Nursing and much more!
**https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/nursing-assistants.htm#tab-5. Visited on February 16, 2023. Salary source for nursing assistants with lowest 10% earning $23,880 to the highest 10% of workers earning $44,240.
The best way to see if Brockway Center for Arts and Technology is the right fit for you is to contact a team member. Get more information on the Nurse Aide program so that you can make an informed decision about your future. Get more info today.
Become a Qualified Nurse Aide
A Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) is a healthcare professional that assists their patients with their daily activities under the supervision of a nurse. Their duties include feeding and bathing patients, gathering medical supplies, checking vital signs, assisting with some medical procedures, and more.
The Nurse Aide Certificate program, available at our Brockway, PA campus, is a combination of lectures, laboratory, and clinical practice. The course length totals 129 hours.
Preparation and testing for the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program’s (NNAAP) Pennsylvania CNA exam is included in this program. Certification shows potential employers that you have the skills and level of knowledge to be an asset to the industry.
Career Opportunities
After successfully completing a Nursing Aide course, you will have the skills necessary to fill an entry-level position as a Nurse Aide.
As a Nurse Aide, you may find employment in the following settings:
- Hospitals
- Nursing Homes
- Residential Care Facilities
- Community Health Centers
- and more!
Is a Career as a Nurse Aide Right for You? Find Out! Take the Brockway Center for Arts and Technology “Nurse Aide Career Training Readiness Quiz”
This fun, online quiz takes 3-minutes to complete and you’ll get a personalized report. Identify your strengths and social style plus the training and positions you’re best suited for. Get Your Career Training Readiness score now.
Hands-On, Practical Experience
Near the end of your CNA classes, you will complete an externship in a real healthcare setting. Your externship will let you apply the skills learned in the Nurse Aide program, and help you gain relevant work experience.
The combination of in-class and on-site training will help you get career ready for employment in the healthcare field.
No-Cost Education
You’re ready to go to school to get the skills you need to get ahead in a rewarding, professional career, but you’re concerned about how to pay for it.
At Brockway Center for Arts and Technology, we believe in investing your mind, not your money. That’s why all programs are offered at no cost to students, allowing you to focus entirely on graduating with career-ready skills.
*No cost to individuals, but institutions are required to pay.*
Is a Rewarding Career as a Nurse Aide Right for You? Get More Info…
If you’re interested in learning more about CNA school and exploring whether Brockway Center for Arts and Technology is right for you, fill out the form on this page to receive more information.
For immediate questions, call 814-265-1111
*Program length when completed in normal time.