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Allied Health Training / CNA Program in Richmond VA

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Professional Career Institute, Richmond Campus:
Conveniently situated in Richmond VA, Professional Career Institute (PCI) provides allied health care certificate courses, including Certified Nurse Aide (CNA), Personal Care Aide, Pharmacy Technician, and Medication Aide Technician. We also offer a C.N.A. Refresher course. We assist students in excelling in their studies, as well as offering job placement assistance after graduation.

Professional Career Institute is now enrolling for the following courses.  Classes offered Monday - Friday, Day or Evening hours.

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Photo of Allied Health Training / CNA Program in Richmond VANurse Aide Training Program
A Certified Nurse Aide course prepares students for the responsibilities of assisting and caring for the daily needs of patients in a variety of healthcare settings; courses include supervised clinical experience. This course introduces students to the healthcare delivery system and covers basic nursing skills, including infection control, vital sign measuring, patient safety, emergency care, patient positioning and record keeping.

Personal care and restorative services are also covered in CNA courses; students practice helping bathe, groom, dress, eat and use assistive devices. In addition to learning basic medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology, students in CNA programs learn techniques for responding to patient and family member concerns as well as how to manage patients with mental health or cognitive impairments.

Certification requirements vary by state, but potential Certified Nurse Aides are generally required to complete a minimum number of training and clinical hours in addition to passing a state certified nursing assistant exam.

6-week course - $1,250
Day Hours: 9:00 am - 2:30 pm
Evening Hours: 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm


Personal Care Aide Training Program
The Personal Care Aide (PCA) assists patients with many tasks that they cannot do for themselves while they are hospitals, rehabilitation clinics, their personal homes, assisted living facilities, nursing homes, or long-term care facilities. PCA's may assist patients with tasks such as eating, getting out of bed, taking a bath, and brushing their teeth and hair. The Patient Care Aide can also be called hospital attendants, nurses' assistants, CNA clinical support associate, healthcare assistant, and nurse's aides among others depending on the nature of the facility.

2-week course - $450
Day Hours: 9:00 am - 2:30 pm
Evening Hours: 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm


Medication Aide Training Program
Medication Aide Training Course is designed to train nursing assistants (CNA's) and residential attendants (PCA's or CNA's) to safely administer non-parenteral medications in long-term care facilities, assisted living, group homes and other related areas.

68 Hour - 2 week course - $650
Day Hours: 9:00 a.m - 4:00 pm
Evening Hours: 4:00 pm -10:00 pm


Pharmacy Technician Training Program
The pharmacy technician program is designed to prepare students to enter the pharmacy field at a minimum entry level in hospitals, community (retail) pharmacies, or clinics, as well as non-traditional settings. Pharmacy Technician students will be licensed by the State of Virginia and upon completion of this course, be eligible to sit for the certification exam as a Nationally Certified Professional Career Institute now enrolling for Pharmacy Technician classes. Pharmacy Technician in the State of Virginia.

Trained pharmacy technicians are extremely valuable in healthcare environments. The pharmacy technician may act as an intermediary between the physician and pharmacist, and as an advocate for patients. Pharmacy technicians must be extremely responsible, accurate and efficient professional at all times.

3-week course - $1,250
Day Hours: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Evening Hours: 5:00 pm -10:00 pm


C.N.A. Refresher Course
1 Day Skill Class - $200
Day Hours: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Evening Hours: 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Medication Aide Refresher Course
1 Day Class - $200
Day Hours: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Evening Hours: 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

CPR/First Aid Training Course
2 Years Adult/Child Certificate (American Heart Association)
Class offered twice a month - call for schedule


Take a tour of the campus Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.  We look forward to seeing you.

Professional Career Institute
"Where your education is our business"

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Address: 9200 Arboretum Parkway, Richmond, Virginia 23236, USA
Some interested visitors submitting program inquiries to our school up to 2025-05-06 were from:

Richmond va; Mechaniscville; Richmond, Virginia; Henrico, Virginia; South chesterfield; Henrico; Petersburg; Chesterfield; and more.
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Global Health College, DC Metro Area
Courses / Programs
Conveniently located in the heart of Alexandria, Virginia, Global Health College is a nursing institution providing quality nursing education to the Northern Virginia, DC metro area.

Formerly named Global Health Nurse Training Services (GHNTS), Global Health College offers various nursing programs including Associate in Applied Science in Nursing (A.A.S) / Registered Nurse (RN), Practical Nursing (PN), and Nurse Aide (CNA) programs.

Our mission is to train healthcare providers who are able to function effectively within the changing healthcare system, by providing a high quality of care as critical thinkers and life-long learners. Our philosophy addresses the fundamental concepts of nursing, including client–care, environment, health and nursing practices.

The school is approved by the Virginia Board of Nursing and certified by the State Council of Higher Education of Virginia (SCHEV). The practical nursing program is accredited by the National League of Nursing Accreditation Commission (NLNAC).

Global Health College is located at 6101 Stevenson Avenue in Alexandria, easily accessible to I-395 and VA-401.
- Associate in Applied Science in Nursing (A.A.S) / Registered Nurse (RN)
- Practical Nursing (LPN) - Full-time (12 months - Monday to Thursday) and part-time (24 months - weekends) study options are available.
- Nurse Aide (CNA) - 10-week program
- Medical Assistant (MA)
Cardinal Institute for Health Careers
Courses / Programs
Cardinal Institute for Health Careers is an allied health training center in Stafford County VA, just 5 minutes from Downtown Fredericksburg at Route 17 and I-95 South.

We provide an entry-level Personal Care Aide (PCA) Certificate course for students who are interested in beginning a career in the healthcare industry.
Personal Care Aide (PCA) Certificate Program:

- Duration: One week / 5 days
- Course hours: 40
- Day, Evening & Weekend study options available
- Level: Beginner

Graduates will be able to be employed by local Home Care and Home Health agencies
Mount Eagle College & University
Courses / Programs
Mount Eagle College & University is a healthcare training school in Winston-Salem, Forsyth County NC. We provide a range of Certificate, Diploma and Degree programs in a variety of allied health disciplines.

We offer weekdays, weekend, traditional, online, and hybrid (in-class + online) sessions for the convenience of our students.

Our healthcare programs are career-focused, high-demand and technical in nature. All courses are geared towards training candidates for a specific skill that translate easily into a job.

Mount Eagle College and University is approved and licensed by North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS) Proprietary Board to offer Certificate/Diploma programs, and by University of North Carolina (UNC) Board of Governors to offer Associate and Bachelor’s Degree.
Healthcare Certificate Programs:
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Medication Administration
- Phlebotomy Technician
- Pharmacy Technician
- Electrocardiogram (EKG) Technician
- Medical Billing & Coding

Healthcare Diploma Programs:
- Medical Assistant
- Clinical Massage Therapy
- Health Sciences (Online)

Health Science Degree Programs:
- Associates Degree in Health Sciences (AHSc)
- Bachelors in Health Sciences (BHSc)
Dominion Health Education Center
Courses / Programs
Situated less than ten miles east of Richmond in ​Henrico VA, Dominion Health Education Center provides a range of allied health training programs.

We are committed to providing quality education to prepare students for success in the healthcare field.

Through our certified courses, we train and develop professional nurse aides and medication aides committed to providing nursing care within the Virginia Board of Nursing guidelines with compassion and respect for patients.

We also offer Caregiver Basic Training, great for those desiring to become a Companion. It's also a great class for those who are now faced with taking care of a loved one and desire caregiver basic training.

​CPR/ AED/ First Aid classes are offered through our American Red Cross certified instructors. We offer courses for the lay person, as well as, the healthcare provider (BLS and CPR-Pro).
Allied Health Career Training Programs:

- Basic Caregiver Training

- Personal Care Aide ( PCA)

- Nurse Aide (CNA)

- Medcation Aide (Med Tech)

- CPR/ AED/ First Aid

​Our certificate programs are the approved curricula of the Virginia Department of Social Services, and the Department of Medical Assistance (DMAS).
Roanoke College, Salem
Courses / Programs
Located in Salem, Virginia, Roanoke College is a private 4-year liberal arts college that offers Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science & Bachelor of Business Administration Degree programs. At Roanoke, you may pursue your individual interests by choosing among a wide range of majors, minors, concentrations, and pre-professional programs. Categories include Biology, Chemistry, Education, Business Administration, and more.

At Roanoke, you may pursue your individual interests. College should be a time to develop your interests and hone your skills. That's why we encourage you to customize your studies by combining majors, minors and concentrations. Additional opportunities are available through internships, individual and group research, and capstone projects.

Roanoke College prepares its 2,100 students for their futures through its commitment to providing a true classic college experience. With a focus on learning firsthand and through personal connections, students receive a strong liberal arts foundation that is applied in a unique way to modern and future issues.

Roanoke College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Bachelor Degree Programs

Course categories include:
- Biology
- Business Administration & Economics
- Chemistry
- Education
- English
- Fine Arts
- Foreign Languages
- Health and Human Performance
- History
- Math/Computer Science/Physics
- Public Affairs
- Psychology
- Religion/Philosophy
- Sociology
- Pre-Professional Programs, and more...
Tidewater Community College, Division of Health Professions
Courses / Programs
Located on our Virginia Beach campus in the Hampton Roads metropolitan area in south-east Virginia, Tidewater Community College's Division of Health Professions provides a range of Certificate & Associate Degree programs in healthcare fields such as Registered Nursing, Medical Assistant, Respiratory Therapist, and more.

Tidewater Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to offer Associate Degree programs.

Tidewater Community College is one of the nation's largest community colleges, and provides collegiate education and training to adults of all ages and backgrounds, helping them achieve their individual goals and contribute as citizens and workers to the vitality of an increasingly global community.

We provide a comprehensive range of healthcare programs recognized for excellence by leaders of business, industry, and government, and by educators in education, including four-year colleges and universities. Our Division of Health Professions provides open access to high-quality, affordable education to prepare students for entry or advancement in the workforce.
Certificate & Associate Degree Healthcare Programs:

- Critical Care
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography
- Emergency Medical Services
- Health Information Management
- Health Information Technology
- Medical Assistant
- Medical Laboratory Technology
- Medical Office Administration
- Nurse Aide
- Occupational Therapy
- Phlebotomist
- Physical Therapist Assistant
- Polysomnography
- Radiologic Technology
- Registered Nursing
- Respiratory Therapist