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Personal Care Aide Program in VA / DC area
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.
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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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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:
Alexandria; Washington, Dc; Washington dc; Upper Marlboro; District Heights; and more.
Alexandria; Washington, Dc; Washington dc; Upper Marlboro; District Heights; and more.
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.
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.
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).
- 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).
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)
- 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)
Astar Education Institute, Washington DC Metro Area
Courses / Programs
• Located in Manassas VA, in the Washington DC Metro Area, Astar Education Institute provides three allied health / vocational training programs for American and international students.• Astar's Vocational Programs give students the training they need to enter a new healthcare career and forge a path to success.
• We provide a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program, a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) program, and a Personal Care Aide (PCA) course.
• We are committed to providing students with the skills and opportunities they need to have a bright future in the career of their choice.
• We also ensure that students are successful and have a positive educational or employment experience whether you are a local or an international student.
Vocational Training / Allied Healthcare Programs:
- For U.S. and international students
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Training Program:
• Duration: 4 weeks
• Combination of theory & clinical practice
Personal Care Aide (PCA) Training Program:
• Duration: 1 week
• Includes guaranteed job placement
Certified Medication Aide (CMA) Training Program:
• Duration: 3 weeks
CPR Certification Course:
• Duration: 3-5 hours
- For U.S. and international students
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Training Program:
• Duration: 4 weeks
• Combination of theory & clinical practice
Personal Care Aide (PCA) Training Program:
• Duration: 1 week
• Includes guaranteed job placement
Certified Medication Aide (CMA) Training Program:
• Duration: 3 weeks
CPR Certification Course:
• Duration: 3-5 hours
National Personal Training Institute, DC area
Courses / Programs
Get into the best shape of your life while earning a first-class education! With 31 locations nationwide, National Personal Training Institute (NPTI) is the first and largest personal trainer school in North America. Conveniently situated in Vienna VA, our Washington DC metro area campus is nationally-accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). We provide a Personal Fitness Training diploma program which equips you with the specialized knowledge and skills you need for an successful career as a Personal Trainer.Our comprehensive Personal Fitness Training diploma program is a nationally recognized license that enables you to work throughout the United States. You can complete this program in just six months, or attend classes each Saturday over the course of one year. Financial assistance is offered to those who qualify. Free job placement assistance is available for all our graduates.
Student Testimonial:
“I feel as though this program prepared me for all aspects of personal training, especially confidence and knowledge. At my current job I am the newest to the personal training field, and do not feel as though I would have been given my job, or even had the confidence to be at my job, without going through this program.”
- Erin, NPTI Graduate
- Personal Fitness Training Diploma Program:
500-hour comprehensive program that can be completed in 6 months (5 hours a day, 4 days a week) or over the course of 1 year (8 hours every Saturday).
500-hour comprehensive program that can be completed in 6 months (5 hours a day, 4 days a week) or over the course of 1 year (8 hours every Saturday).
Virginia School for Nurse Aides, Richmond
Courses / Programs
Conveniently situated in Richmond VA, Virginia School for Nurse Aides (VSNA) provides quality health care programs, including Certified Nurse Aide (CNA), Personal Care Aide (PCA), Medication Aide, and CPR training. Day and night classes are available for your convenience.Accredited by the Virginia Board of Nursing, NACES, and the American Red Cross, we specialize in CNA training. On successful completion of the CNA program, our graduates can take their State Board exams at our school. We have a high pass rate on state boards.
At VSNA, we offer a hands-on approach to clinical training, which includes an internship at an assisted living facility. Here you can use the skills and knowledge you have learned to provide medication administration and direct patient care to residents.
We keep our class sizes small to ensure that all of our students get the individual attention and instruction they need. More one-on-one attention from our experienced instructors means that you are able to understand and retain the information easier, which helps you to become a successful and confident CNA.
The atmosphere at VSNA is very student oriented; our students have flexibility with payments and control in their scheduling.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Program: 5 weeks
- Medication Aide (Med Tech) Program: 3 weeks
- Personal Care Aide (PCA) Training
- CPR Classes
- Medication Aide (Med Tech) Program: 3 weeks
- Personal Care Aide (PCA) Training
- CPR Classes