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Personal Care Aide Program in VA / DC area

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Cardinal Institute for Health Careers:
Situated in north-east Fredericksburg VA, located in Stafford County at Route 17 and I-95 South, Cardinal Institute for Health Careers provides a beginner level Personal Care Aide (PCA) Certificate course for students interested in a career in the healthcare industry.

Personal Care Aide (PCA) Certificate Program:
- Duration: One week / 5 days
- Course hours: 40
- Level: Beginner
- Day, Evening & Weekend study options available

Our 40-hour course is approved by the Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS).

This Program is an entry-level course where you will learn the basics to care for others and yourself. The knowledge and skills you learn may provide the basis for future training in the health care field.

Graduates will be able to be employed by local Home Care and Home Health agencies

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Address: Suite 211 150 Riverside Parkway, Fredericksburg, Virginia, 22508, USA
Some interested visitors submitting program inquiries to our school up to 2024-08-27 were from:

Alexandria; Washington, Dc; Washington dc; Upper Marlboro; District Heights; and more.
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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
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).
Professional Career Institute, Richmond Campus
Courses / Programs
Conveniently situated in Richmond VA, Professional Career Institute (PCI) provides Allied Healthcare courses, including Certified Nurse Aide (CNA), Personal Care Aide, Pharmacy Technician, and Medication Aide Technician.

At Professional Career Institute, we encourage our students to excel in all studies. We have a very high passing rate with all State boards when our students test with them.

We offer convenient payment plans to students who need that option; as well as offer day and evening courses to accommodate your schedule.

We assist students in excelling in their studies while being a student at Professional Career Institute as well as assisting with job placement assistance.

All programs can be completed within two to six weeks, and upon completion, you will receive a certificate from us.

Professional Career Institute is accredited by the respective governing bodies for each class we offer.
- CNA: Certified Nurse Aide

- Personal Care Aide

- Medication Aide Technician

- Pharmacy Technician

- CNA Refresher Course

- CPR/FIRST AID Training
Fortis College, Richmond
Courses / Programs
Located in Richmond, VA, Fortis College provides quality post-secondary healthcare career education to a diverse student population. We offer a variety of degree and diploma programs in healthcare and nursing fields that include Medical Assistant, Massage Therapy, Practical Nursing, Medical Office Administration, and more.

With an education from Fortis College Richmond you can gain the necessary training you need to gain essential problem-solving abilities, in addition to the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in existing and emerging career opportunities.

It is the mission of Fortis College to provide a learning environment that encourages its students to realize their full potential. Fortis College remains committed to providing quality education and contributing to the prosperity of the Richmond community.

Fortis College - Richmond is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools and is certified to operate by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia.
Nursing & Healthcare Diploma & Degree Programs:

Associate Degree Program:
- Associate Degree in Nursing

Diploma Programs:
- Practical Nursing
- Dental Assistant
- Massage Therapy
- Medical Assistant
- Medical Office Administration
- Pharmacy Technology
- Sterile Processing Technology
- Surgical Technology
Behavioral Health & Leadership Dynamics
Courses / Programs
Accredited Online, Distance Learning & Live Training.

Based in Baltimore MD, Behavioral Health & Leadership Dynamics (BHLD) provides organizational training, management training, individual & executive coaching services to professionals, supervisors, managers, senior personnel, executive directors, board members, and CEOs.

Our certification programs are taught onsite and online to individuals & corporations in Virginia, and across the U.S.

Aligned with best practices in the field of coaching and human services, BHLD life coaching and leadership training programs are highly-regarded by governmental agencies, the private sector, and the healthcare community.

Distance education offers a flexible & convenient way to learn, and allows you to schedule your study around your work & family life.

BHLD’s coach training is accredited by the Centers for Credentialing and Education (CCE).

In addition, BHLD is approved as an authorized sponsor of continuing education by the following organizations: National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC); American Psychological Association (APA); and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB).

Endorsement:
“I want to commend you on the excellent coaching you’ve provided to several of our up-and-coming executives.

Since working with you, all have shown visible improvement in the key areas identified for development and each has attributed this growth to the coaching sessions with you."

- Peter Emmons, President of Structure Group Inc.
Fast-Track Certification Programs for Individuals:
CEUs available for some professionals
- Life/Spiritual Mentor
- Life Coach
- Master Life Coach
- Health & Wellness Practitioner
- Corporate Life Coach
- "Start Your Business" - Online Course as a Add-on to the certification programs

Fast-Track Corporate Training for Businesses & Organizations:
- Corporate Life Coach
- Leadership Coach
- Executive Coach
- Organizational Consultant

We also provide Continuing Education for coaches, professional counselors, psychologists & social workers.
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)