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Vocational Nursing/ CNA/ Healthcare Training in East Bay

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American College of Nursing, Concord:
Conveniently located in downtown Concord CA, in the East Bay area (just 30 miles east of San Francisco), the American College of Nursing (ACN) provides a range of general and continuing education nursing and healthcare programs. Designed for students interested in beginning, or furthering, a career in the healthcare industry, our courses include a 12-month Vocational Nursing program, a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) course, a Psychiatric Technician Program, and more.

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About the American College of Nursing:

American College of Nursing (ACN) secured it temporary approval for the Vocational Nursing Program in April 2007. The college officially admitted the first class into the Vocational Nursing Program in May 2007. ACN received approval to operate from the Bureau for Private Post Secondary and Vocational Education (BPPVE) in 2007.

Our Mission:
American College of Nursing aims to provide education and training to multi-level nursing practice, from nurse assistant training to entry level nursing education and culminating to advanced nursing education. ACN also aspires to assist in the professional development of individual students to meet the increasing demand in healthcare needs of the culturally diverse community, the community of Contra Costa County, and of the greater San Francisco Bay Area.

Our Vision:

ACN seeks to be the leader in nursing education and training by continuous enhancement of the curriculum to meet the increasing demand in healthcare needs nationwide, with areas of focus in Contra Costa County and the greater San Francisco Bay Area. It is structured to provide the educational services to the global community through a robust infrastructure and the latest in technology.

Nursing / Healthcare Career Training Programs:
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Program
- Vocational Nursing (12-month Certificate)
- Dialysis Technician
- Psychiatric Technician

Healthcare Continuing Education (CE) Courses:
- Home Health Aide
- CPR / AED Training
- CNA Acute Care
- IV Therapy/Blood Withdrawal Certification

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Address: 1855 Gateway Blvd. Suite 180, Concord, East Bay, California 94520, USA
Some interested visitors submitting program inquiries to our school up to 2024-03-11 were from:

San Jose, CA, Evergreen; CA; Sacramento; Concord; Novati; Hawthorne; Richmond, CA; and more.
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SF State School of Nursing
Courses / Programs
Conveniently situated in southwestern San Francisco, the San Francisco State University School of Nursing provides bachelor degrees and masters programs in nursing.

Our comprehensive undergraduate and graduate nursing programs are designed to equip graduates with the skills and knowledge they need to meet the healthcare needs of individuals, families, and communities with diverse populations.

We pride ourselves on providing excellent nursing education, with emphasis on patient safety, patient-center care, teamwork and collaboration, evidence-based practice, informatics, quality improvement, leadership and lifelong learning for all our students, as well as our highly-qualified and experienced faculty and staff.

Our students graduate with a strong foundation of knowledge from nursing and other disciplines such as sociology, psychology, anthropology, and philosophy.

They will collaborate with other healthcare disciplines (i.e. physical therapy, medicine, social work, psychology, and others) to provide ethical and compassionate care along the health-illness continuum throughout the lifespan.
Undergraduate & Graduate Nursing Degree Programs:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-BSN)
- Master of Science in Nursing
- Entry Level Master of Science in Nursing
- Accelerated Entry Level Master of Science in Nursing

Post Master's Certificate Program:
- Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate
HealthStaff Training Institute
Courses / Programs
Let HealthStaff Training Institute get you on the fast track to a new, rewarding, career in allied health or business!

Situated in Ontario, San Bernadino County CA, 35 minutes east of Downtown Los Angeles, HealthStaff Training Institute provides a range of career training courses in a variety of healthcare and business-related topics.

We are a professional, private vocational school that trains individuals into becoming efficient, capable allied health care or business professionals.

HSTi is dedicated to provide quality, entry-level vocational training in a relatively short period of time.
Allied Health / Career Training Programs:

- Administrative Medical Assistant

- Clinical Medical Assistant

- Clinical & Administrative Medical Assistant

- Computerized Office & Accounting

- Drug & Alcohol Counseling

- Medical Billing & Coding

- Pharmacy Technician

- Phlebotomy Technician
Chiropractic Assistant Training in California
Courses / Programs
Would you like to start a rewarding new career as a Chiropractic Assistant in California?

Many chiropractors depend on chiropractic assistants to help them to run their practice or to administer treatments to patients. Responsibilities vary by practice and employer.

If your position requires that you do mostly administrative work, a high school diploma may be sufficient. However, if you want a successful career as a chiropractic assistant in California, you usually need to earn a relevant postsecondary qualification or pursue certification.

The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards (FCLB) offers the Certified Chiropractic Clinical Assistant credential if you hold a high school diploma, and have completed 24 hours of postsecondary education and an exam.

In addition, some employers require work experience as well as typing skills.

As a chiropractic assistant, you are often the first point of contact for the patient. You answer the phone, set up appointments, facilitates payment, and maintains patient records.

To maximize staff time during office hours, your aim is to help manage an efficient flow of patients. You need excellent telephone skills and work with existing and new patients to help to arrange appointments.

Chiropractic clinical assistants may work closely with doctors and patients during examinations and treatments. You may need to assist the doctor in performing chiropractic patient therapy and rehabilitation techniques.
Become a Chiropractic Assistant in California through postsecondary certificate programs offered onsite or online..
Career Care Institute
Courses / Programs
Located in Ventura CA, Career Care Institute (CCI) is a leading vocational medical training school.

We provide a range of accredited programs in popular medical career fields, including Medical Assisting, Nursing Assisting and Vocational Nursing. In addition, we are the only school in Ventura to offer the Limited Permit X-Ray Technician program.

CCI also has schools in Lancaster in Los Angeles County, and Moreno Valley in Riverside County.

We aim to ensures that our graduates are equipped with the necessary tools and knowledge to successfully meet the healthcare community’s increasing need for well-educated and trained health professionals today.

CCI is nationally accredited by the Council on Occupational Education (COE), an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

In addition, CCI is institutionally accredited to offer non-degree programs.
Allied Health / Medical Career Training Programs:

- Dental Assisting (9 months)
- Limited X-Ray Technician (10/11 months)
- Medical Assisting (9 months)
- Vocational Nursing (14 months)
California College of Vocational Careers, Bakersfield
Courses / Programs
Conveniently situated in Bakersfield CA, California College of Vocational Careers (CCVS) is a locally-owned and operated vocational college. We provide certificate programs in the field of allied health, including Medical Assistant, Diagnostic Medical Sonographer and Administration Billing & Coding. In less than 9 months, you can earn an certificate that opens the door to a exciting new career! For your convenience, morning and evening classes are available.

Established in 1999, our practical education and training prepares students for successful careers and enter the health field with confidence and professionalism. Our training meets the constantly changing job requirements of today's health-related industries. We keep our class sizes small to ensure individual attention. We provide lifetime job placement assistance.

Our externship program gives you advantages over other prospective job applicants. While under the supervision of physicians, office managers, nursing staff, lab technicians and other allied professionals, you will receive on-the-job training. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
9-Month Certificate Programs:
- Medical Assistant
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
- Administration Billing & Coding
- MRI Technologist
Shepherd University, Los Angeles
Courses / Programs
Shepherd University was founded in 1999 with the vision of establishing an excellent program of Christian higher education in the heart of Los Angeles, California. Our School of Nursing is committed to educating adult learners to become competent nursing professionals who integrate Christian faith into their nursing practice. We provide a range of Certificate and Degree Programs including LVN, RN, BSN and MSN.

Our nursing programs are committed to preparing nurses that utilize a Christian worldview to integrate beliefs, values, ethics, and service in their personal and professional life.

Shepherd University is recognized by the State of California as an institution of higher education. We have state approval from Bureau of Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE) to confer the Licensed Vocational Nurse Certificate, the Associate Degree in Nursing, the Bachelor of Science in Nursing and the Master of Science in Nursing Education.
Specialized Nursing Certificate & Degree Programs:

Licensed Vocational Nurse Program:
- LVN Certificate Program

Registered Nurse (RN) Programs:
- RN Program (Associate Degree in Nursing)
- LVN to RN Program (Associate Degree in Nursing)
- 30-Unit Option Program (RN, non-degree)

Undergraduate Degree Program:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN)

- Graduate Degree Program:
- Master of Science in Nursing Education (MSN)