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ANNOUNCEMENTS
GRANT AVAILABLE FOR NURSING ASSISTING
A grant for up to $2,000 is available toward the nursing assistant program beginning Aug. 26 or Oct. 21, 2023. To qualify, make sure you indicate Nursing Assistant (3310) as your program. Download the application here and return to the Student Service Center in A-1003>>> MORE INFO
NO PRE-REQS REQUIRED - NEXT SESSION STARTS AUG. 26!
The next nursing assistant session starts Aug. 26. Registration for this 8-week program is now open! Register soon to avoid class cancellation. Log into myLakeland>Student Services>Registration and search for course HLTH 1350 "Nursing Assistant."
Become a nursing assistant in 8 weeks – no degree required!
If you need a job quickly, becoming a nursing assistant may be right for you.
Nursing assistants are:
- Compassionate and understanding with a genuine concern for others, especially to assist with the aging process.
- Dependable with a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
- Professional in providing service to patients and co-workers.
- Able to work on their feet and provide physical support to patients such as eating, dressing and using the toilet.
- Knowledgeable about topics such as personal care, infection control, safety and emergency procedures, resident/patient rights, data collection and older adult growth.
Lakeland's nursing assisting students are then eligible to take the certification exam to become a State Tested Nursing Assistant, known as STNA.
How to get started
- Complete an inquiry form to learn more about the program or request a meeting with the program coordinator.
- Learn more about financial aid with the short-term program grant opportunity.
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Contact our program coordinator to find out how to become a nursing assistant and start on your journey toward a career in a health care profession.
