Nursing Assistant Career Path

Prepare for industry-leading National Health Science (NHSA) certification and AMCA Nursing Assistant certification and launch a fulfilling career in healthcare as a nursing assistant

Wherever there is a need for personal care, nursing assistants/aides (NAs) can help patients of all ages perform daily tasks in nursing homes, home care, assisted living facilities, hospice care, hospitals, community-based long-term care, and other long-term care settings. Get the training and knowledge you need to pursue industry-standard certifications and begin a rewarding career in nursing and healthcare.

You'll learn:

The principles of health science
Basic anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, pharmacology, first aid, and disease prevention
The nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment options
Ways to provide culturally competent and quality care to clients in a safe and healthy environment

Plus, upon completion, you will be prepared to take the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA) Nursing Assistant Certification (NCA) exam or the National Health Science Assessment (NHSA) certificate exam to begin a rewarding and highly respected career in nursing.

Enrollment includes:

24/7/365 access to engaging courses focused on your goal
Flexible, self-paced learning
Instruction and helpful feedback from certified teachers
Guidance and support from experienced life coaches

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* Certification exams are not included. Exam registration and fees must be completed separately.

Work at Your Own Pace

With our flexible schedules and self-paced programs, you choose when you want to work on your assigments - day or night! Courses are available 24/7/365.

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Highly-qualified certified teachers are trained to bring online learning to life through regular communication, live and recorded lessons, and live help office hours. In addition, our passionate, experienced GlobalED Life Coaches work 1-on-1 with you to guide, support, and keep you on track to meet your goals.

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$295 Tuition per Course

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Nursing Assistant Courses

7 courses • Estimated average of 560 total hours of self-paced instruction

General Courses
Principles of Health Science A/B
In Principles of Health Science, you will learn about the history of health care in the United States, job opportunities in the five healthcare systems, the qualifications and skills required to work in the healthcare sector, and factors that are important in a workplace environment such as communication skills, knowledge of laws and ethics related to health care, and knowledge of health and wellness.
Specialized Courses
Health Science: Nursing 2.0
The demand for nurses has never been higher! Learn what it takes to become a nurse, pursue a career, and understand the practice of nursing and the healthcare system. With a strong focus on patient care, you’ll explore safety, communication and ethics, relationship building, and how to develop wellness strategies for your patients. From emergency to rehabilitative care, to advances and challenges in the healthcare industry, discover how you can launch a fulfilling career providing care to others.
Health Science: Public Health 2.0
What is public health? Who decides which diseases get funding and which do not? What are the reasons for health inequality? Study both infectious and non-communicable diseases as well as learn how we conquer these on a community and global level through various methods, including proper hygiene, sanitation, and nutrition. Explore the role of worldwide current and future technologies and the ethics and governance of health on a global scale, and discover unique career opportunities you can pursue to make a difference.
Applied Medical Terminology A/B
This course will cover the structure of the human body systems and their functions. It will also include medical terminology related to diseases, disorders, medical procedures, and treatment for each body system.
Career Courses
Introduction to Nursing I *pre-req Health Science: Nursing 2.0
This two semester course introduces students to the field of nursing. In the first semester students will learn about the history and evolution of nursing, education and licensure requirements, career path options, and nursing responsibilities. Students will also focus on foundational information such as basic anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, pharmacology, first aid, and disease prevention. In semester two students will examine various nursing theories, as well as focus on the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment options. Students will also learn about professional and legal standards and ethics. Additional skills of communication, teaching, time and stress management, patient safety, crisis management will be included.
Introduction to Nursing II *pre-req Introduction to Nursing I
This two semester course introduces students to the field of nursing. In the first semester students will learn about the history and evolution of nursing, education and licensure requirements, career path options, and nursing responsibilities. Students will also focus on foundational information such as basic anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, pharmacology, first aid, and disease prevention. In semester two students will examine various nursing theories, as well as focus on the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment options. Students will also learn about professional and legal standards and ethics. Additional skills of communication, teaching, time and stress management, patient safety, and crisis management will be included.
Certified Nursing Aide A/B *co-requisites A and B can be taken together in same semester
The course is designed to enable students to learn the key skills and information that they need to work as certified nurse aides. The course will help students develop an understanding of the human body, physical and nutritional needs, mental health needs and teach them to provide culturally competent and quality care to clients in a safe and healthy environment. The course is based on the NNAAP Exam syllabus and is designed to prepare students to take the exam and become certified nurse aides.