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.
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
Study to become a Medical Assistant or Phlebotomy Technician in San Bernardino CA!
Situated in Colton, San Bernardino County CA, just one hour east of Los Angeles, Tri Med Training Institute provides intensive allied health training programs. Courses include Phlebotomy Technician, and Medical Assistant training.
Becoming Certified as a Medical Assistant or Phlebotomy Technician, and having the experience placed on your resume, can help further your career when applying to nursing school.
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.
Located in Chula Vista CA, just 10 miles south of San Diego, Eastlake Medical College is an allied health career training facility that provides an exclusive 22-day Nurse Assistant Training Program. - Daytime, evening and weekend study options are available. This course is an entry-level certification program for the health care profession, and is approved by California Department of Public Health Licensing and Certification Unit. We also offer CPR/BLS Courses, Home Health Aid and NCLEX RN/LVN Review Program.
Our Nurse Assistant Training Program prepares students to work in different medical settings and prepare them as well to take the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (also known as the State Board Examination for Nurse Assistant).
This course is an excellent opportunity and path to start up in any health care profession. It's also an opportunity to shadow and experience externship in the health care facility/clinical sites. High school students are welcome to apply.
- 22-day training course
- Entry-level certification program
- Daytime, evening and weekend classes
- Prep for State Board Examination for Nurse Assistant
- Approved by California Department of Public Health Licensing and Certification Unit
Further Allied Health Programs:
- CPR/BLS Courses
- Home Health Aide Programs
- NCLEX RN/LVN Review Program
Ventura Training Institute provides allied health / medical career training programs in Oxnard, in the heart of Ventura County CA.
Successful completion of our programs give graduates the opportunity to work in various parts of the medical field.
We offer a variety of medical training courses that you finish in only weeks, not months. Our goal is simple: To create a high quality learning experience for each student and to prepare you for a medical career.
All of our instructors are licensed nurses in the state of California and have years of experience in various medical facilities.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Restorative Nursing Assistant
- Home Health Aide
- EKG Technician
- CPR Training
- Continuing Education Units (CEU - for CNA and CHHA licenses)
With a main campus in Palo Alto CA, and auxiliary sites in San Jose and Daly City, Bay Area College of Nursing (BACN) provides quality training and education for students pursuing a career in the fields of nursing and allied health. At BACN, we offer several academic healthcare programs including Acute Care CNA, Nursing Assistant, Vocatonal Nursing, Home Health Aide, Massage Therapy, and more. Our fully-accredited allied health courses promote the development of each student’s nursing skills, intellect, and social values. Contact us today to kick-start your healthcare industry career.
Founded in 2004, our philosophy is congruent and consistent with our mission to provide educational excellence for healthcare professionals. It is the goal of our nursing programs to educate or develop quality nurses who possess the knowledge and the skills required for safe and effective client practice. Our programs are fully-accredited, and are committed to the educational standards of excellence that will ensure marketable skills for the graduate and permit advancement in the nursing profession. We are accredited by the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT).
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