150 credential programs ladder toward this occupation. Median wage on completion: $39,530 · projected growth +2.3%. See full occupation profile →
Course
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
American Heart Association (AHA)
Systematic approach (assessment)High-quality BLSAirway managementRhythm recognitionDefibrillationIntravenous (IV)/intraosseous (IO) access (information only)
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AdventHealth: Nursing Assistant
AdventHealth
Active ListeningCustomer & Personal ServiceDeductive ReasoningManual DexterityMedicine & DentistryMonitoring
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Advocate Aurora Health: Nursing Assistant
Advocate Aurora Health
Active ListeningCustomer & Personal ServiceDeductive ReasoningManual DexterityMedicine & DentistryMonitoring
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Alaska Regional Hospital: Nursing Assistant
Alaska Regional Hospital
Active ListeningCustomer & Personal ServiceDeductive ReasoningManual DexterityMedicine & DentistryMonitoring
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Allina Health: Nursing Assistant
Allina Health
Active ListeningCustomer & Personal ServiceDeductive ReasoningManual DexterityMedicine & DentistryMonitoring
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Arkansas Children's Hospital: Nursing Assistant
Arkansas Children's Hospital
Active ListeningCustomer & Personal ServiceDeductive ReasoningManual DexterityMedicine & DentistryMonitoring
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Atrium Health: Nursing Assistant
Atrium Health
Active ListeningCustomer & Personal ServiceDeductive ReasoningManual DexterityMedicine & DentistryMonitoring
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Avera Health: Nursing Assistant
Avera Health
Active ListeningCustomer & Personal ServiceDeductive ReasoningManual DexterityMedicine & DentistryMonitoring
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BJC HealthCare: Nursing Assistant
BJC HealthCare
Active ListeningCustomer & Personal ServiceDeductive ReasoningManual DexterityMedicine & DentistryMonitoring
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Banner Health: Nursing Assistant
Banner Health
Active ListeningCustomer & Personal ServiceDeductive ReasoningManual DexterityMedicine & DentistryMonitoring
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Baptist Health: Nursing Assistant
Baptist Health
Active ListeningCustomer & Personal ServiceDeductive ReasoningManual DexterityMedicine & DentistryMonitoring
Course
Basic Life Support (BLS)
American Heart Association (AHA)
High-quality CPR for adults, children, and infantsBLS concepts from the Chain of SurvivalDelivering effective breaths or ventilationsImportance of early use of and how to use an AEDPerformance as an effective team member during multirescuer CPRRelief of foreign-body airway obstruction (choking) for adults, children, and infants
Diploma
Basic Nursing Assistant Training Program
Americare Technical School
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Baylor Scott & White Health: Nursing Assistant
Baylor Scott & White Health
Active ListeningCustomer & Personal ServiceDeductive ReasoningManual DexterityMedicine & DentistryMonitoring
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Billings Clinic: Nursing Assistant
Billings Clinic
Active ListeningCustomer & Personal ServiceDeductive ReasoningManual DexterityMedicine & DentistryMonitoring
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CAMC Health System: Nursing Assistant
CAMC Health System
Active ListeningCustomer & Personal ServiceDeductive ReasoningManual DexterityMedicine & DentistryMonitoring
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CTE Lab in Health Science
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Demonstrate expertise in a specific occupation within the Health Science clusterConduct investigative research on a selected topic related to health science using approved research methodology, interpDemonstrate higher order critical thinking and reasoning skills appropriate for a career in health scienceApply leadership and professional career skills needed in health science careers
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Career Pathway Project in Health Science
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Create a formal, narrative proposal that communicates a specific concept, creates a processConduct independent research related to the selected health science projectWrite a detailed report on the chosen health science project, following established conventions for format, grammarProduce an original multimedia presentation based upon career pathway project research and resultsDesign and create a portfolio that documents all components of the health science pathway project
Micro-Credential
Cat and Dog First Aid Online
American Red Cross
Course
Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
Easter Seals Central Alabama
AL
Course
Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Training
Achievement Center - Easter Seals
AL
Certificate
Certified Nursing Aide
Glendale Community College (CA)
Course
Certified Nursing Assistant
Dannon Training Institute
AL
Course
Certified Nursing Assistant
Victory Professional Development Center
AL
Course
Certified Nursing Assistant
Jes Phlebotomy Healthservices, Inc
AL
Course
Certified Nursing Assistant
Taite Healthcare Training, LLC
AL
Certification
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Wallace State Community College
Patient CarePersonal Care AssistanceActivities of Daily Living (ADLs)Vital SignsInfection ControlPatient Safety
Certificate
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP)
AL
Course
Certified Nursing Assistant PLUS Phlebotomy Technician
Taite Healthcare Training, LLC
AL
Course
Certified Nursing Assistant Program
Saad Enterprises, Inc
AL
Course
Certified Nursing Assistant plus Phlebotomy Technician
Victory Professional Development Center
AL
Course
Certified Nursing Assistant with Externship
Career Health Services Academy
AL
Course
Certified Patient Care Assistant With Externship Option
Career Health Services Academy
AL
Course
Certified Patient Care Technician
Dannon Training Institute
AL
Certification
Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A)
National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
Provide basic patient care — bathing, feeding, catheter care, etc.Acquire, distribute and administer patient care suppliesPerform safety checks and ensure cleanliness in patient roomsAccommodate any additional patient needsObtain EKG readings and monitor vital signsPerform phlebotomy procedures
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Christiana Care Health System: Nursing Assistant
Christiana Care Health System
Active ListeningCustomer & Personal ServiceDeductive ReasoningManual DexterityMedicine & DentistryMonitoring
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Cleveland Clinic: Nursing Assistant
Cleveland Clinic
Active ListeningCustomer & Personal ServiceDeductive ReasoningManual DexterityMedicine & DentistryMonitoring
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DCH Health System: Nursing Assistant
DCH Health System
Active ListeningCustomer & Personal ServiceDeductive ReasoningManual DexterityMedicine & DentistryMonitoring
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Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center: Nursing Assistant
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Active ListeningCustomer & Personal ServiceDeductive ReasoningManual DexterityMedicine & DentistryMonitoring
Course
Diagnostic Services
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Compare roles and responsibilities of professionals in various diagnostic service careersAnalyze responsibilities and limitations set forth in criminal and civil healthcare lawsAnalyze healthcare-related ethical issues and their implications for respecting patients’ cultural, socialDemonstrate proficiency in making and recording calculations commonly used in healthcare settingsInterpret charts, graphs, tables, and diagrams used in diagnostic careers, including vital signs graphic sheetRelate specific body systems, including gross organ structures and general functions, to diagnostic healthcare skills
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Emory Healthcare: Nursing Assistant
Emory Healthcare
Active ListeningCustomer & Personal ServiceDeductive ReasoningManual DexterityMedicine & DentistryMonitoring
Certification
First Aid Training
American Red Cross
Recognize emergency situations and activate the EMS system using the emergency action stepsAssess responsive and unresponsive injured or ill persons using systematic checking proceduresPerform CPR and operate an AED for adults, children, and infants in cardiac arrestProvide first aid care for choking in adults, children, and infants using appropriate intervention techniquesRecognize and respond to sudden illnesses including respiratory distress, anaphylaxis, diabetic emergencies, seizures, and strokeProvide first aid for traumatic injuries including wounds, burns, bleeding, shock, and musculoskeletal injuries
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Foundations of Health Science
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Describe the basic organization of the human bodyUtilize directional terms to indicate the locations of anatomical structuresIdentify basic structures and functions of human body systemsTell and record time using the 24-hour clockUse dimensional analysis to convert English and metric measurements commonly used in health careCompare and contrast verbal and nonverbal communication
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Froedtert Health: Nursing Assistant
Froedtert Health
Active ListeningCustomer & Personal ServiceDeductive ReasoningManual DexterityMedicine & DentistryMonitoring
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George Washington University Hospital: Nursing Assistant
George Washington University Hospital
Active ListeningCustomer & Personal ServiceDeductive ReasoningManual DexterityMedicine & DentistryMonitoring
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HCA Healthcare (Florida Division): Nursing Assistant
HCA Healthcare (Florida Division)
Active ListeningCustomer & Personal ServiceDeductive ReasoningManual DexterityMedicine & DentistryMonitoring
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Hartford HealthCare: Nursing Assistant
Hartford HealthCare
Active ListeningCustomer & Personal ServiceDeductive ReasoningManual DexterityMedicine & DentistryMonitoring
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Hawaii Pacific Health: Nursing Assistant
Hawaii Pacific Health
Active ListeningCustomer & Personal ServiceDeductive ReasoningManual DexterityMedicine & DentistryMonitoring
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Health Science Discovery
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Incorporate safety procedures in handling, operating, and maintaining tools and machinery; handling materials; utilizingDemonstrate effective workplace and employability skills, including communication, awareness of diversityExplore the range of careers available in the field and investigate their educational requirementsAdvocate and practice safe, legal, responsible, and ethical use of informationParticipate in a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) to increase knowledge and skills and to enhance leaderDemonstrate effective infection control techniques as defined by the Centers for Disease Control
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Health Science Internship
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Utilize skills related to specific healthcare facility requirements in delivering patient careAnalyze safety needs of patients and caregivers in the clinical setting, utilizing critical thinking skillsEmploy safe work practices, following health and safety policies and procedures of the clinical facilityCommunicate orally and in writing in clinical settings, using correct medical terminologyObserve, research, and describe the etiology, pathology, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of common diseases and disPerform basic healthcare skills according to facility protocol
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HealthONE (HCA Healthcare): Nursing Assistant
HealthONE (HCA Healthcare)
Active ListeningCustomer & Personal ServiceDeductive ReasoningManual DexterityMedicine & DentistryMonitoring
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Healthcare Career Exploration
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Incorporate safety procedures in handling, operating, and maintaining tools and machinery; handling materials; utilizingDemonstrate effective workplace and employability skills, including communication, awareness of diversityExplore the range of careers available in the field and investigate their educational requirementsAdvocate and practice safe, legal, responsible, and ethical use of informationParticipate in a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) to increase knowledge and skills and to enhance leaderDemonstrate effective infection control techniques as defined by the Centers for Disease Control
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Henry Ford Health System: Nursing Assistant
Henry Ford Health System
Active ListeningCustomer & Personal ServiceDeductive ReasoningManual DexterityMedicine & DentistryMonitoring
Short-Term Certificate
Home Health Aide
Chattahoochee Valley Community College
AL
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Hospital Auxilio Mutuo: Nursing Assistant
Hospital Auxilio Mutuo
Active ListeningCustomer & Personal ServiceDeductive ReasoningManual DexterityMedicine & DentistryMonitoring
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Houston Methodist Hospital: Nursing Assistant
Houston Methodist Hospital
Active ListeningCustomer & Personal ServiceDeductive ReasoningManual DexterityMedicine & DentistryMonitoring
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Human Body Structures and Functions
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Model and describe positions of the human body, using directional termsIdentify body planes, body cavities, quadrants, and abdominopelvic regions of the human bodyIdentify the four principal types of tissues (epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous)Describe and differentiate among the structures, functions, and organization of cells and tissues in the human bodyIdentify and describe structures and functions of the integumentary system, including accessory organsIdentify the axial and appendicular subdivisions of the skeletal system and explain their functions
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Indiana University Health: Nursing Assistant
Indiana University Health
Active ListeningCustomer & Personal ServiceDeductive ReasoningManual DexterityMedicine & DentistryMonitoring
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Inova Health System: Nursing Assistant
Inova Health System
Active ListeningCustomer & Personal ServiceDeductive ReasoningManual DexterityMedicine & DentistryMonitoring
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Intermountain Health: Nursing Assistant
Intermountain Health
Active ListeningCustomer & Personal ServiceDeductive ReasoningManual DexterityMedicine & DentistryMonitoring