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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 2026-03-26 were from:

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Sweet Briar College
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Situated 12 miles north of Lynchburg, Virginia, Sweet Briar College is a liberal arts and sciences college primarily for women that offers a range of Certificate, Pre-Professional, Bachelor Degree & Masters Degree programs. Academic fields of study include Business, Environmental Science, Fine Arts, Mathematics, and more. Sweet Briar provides women with an enduring education that includes broad-based skill development and relevant professional experience. The extensive scope of their learning leads our graduates to successful careers both within, and outside, of their major.

Since our founding in 1901, Sweet Briar has specialized in educating women. It’s an approach that brings personal relevance to every discipline studied here, and opens up insights and understanding between students and faculty that might not be explored in a co-educational environment.

Our single-gender tradition also extends leadership opportunities to every student who seeks them out, and cultivates connection, confidence and community, from first-year, day one, through graduation, reunion and beyond.
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Esthetic and Laser Institute, Fairfax County
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Founded in 1992, The Esthetic Institute is an aesthetics and cosmetics training school located in Vienna, Virginia. We offer a range of full and part-time training and certification programs in cosmetology specialties that include Esthetics, Medical Esthetics, Laser Hair Removal, Laser Skin Specialist, Massage Therapist, Makeup Artistry, Permanent Cosmetics, and more.

The Esthetic Institute is a dynamic and successful center of higher education with an international reputation for high quality skills training and placement. We are licensed by the State Council for Higher Education (SCHEV). In addition, The Esthetic Institute has been offering training programs as licensed by the Virginia Board of Cosmetology since 1992.

We offer affordable training for state board licensing in Maryland, DC and Virginia. Our full-time and part-time class scheduling allows the flexibility and the structure you need to complete the necessary hours for your chosen program. In addition we maintain constant contact with prospective employers so that when you are ready, we can help you to get into the industry with an effective resume and interview performance skills.
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Global Health College, DC Metro Area
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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)
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- Nurse Aide (CNA) - 10-week program
- Medical Assistant (MA)
Fortis College, Richmond
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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.
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The Caroline Center, Baltimore
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Conveniently located just off East Madison Street in North-east Baltimore, The Caroline Center is a non-profit education and training facility for unemployed and under-employed women in Baltimore. Since we opened our doors in 1996, more than 1500 women have taken part in Caroline Center’s award-winning programs. We offer free job skills training with our Certified / Geriatric Nursing Assistant (CNA) Program, as well as our Pharmacy Technician Program. Other services include employment readiness, career support services, and GED tutoring.

The Caroline Center's holistic approach empowers each woman to reach the fullness of her potential, thus creating a future of hope for herself and her family. We are certified by the Maryland Higher Education Commission as a Private Career School and continue to fulfill this mission not only in the East Baltimore community, but also throughout the larger Baltimore metropolitan community. Through our multi-faceted programs, dedicated staff, involved business partners, generous donors, and most of all the women who come to its doors with a commitment to work hard - Caroline Center is an undoubted success.
- Certified / Geriatric Nursing Assistant (CNA) Program
- Pharmacy Technician Program
- Employment readiness
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- GED tutoring
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- One-on-one counseling
- Group counseling
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