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PCA Training in Fredericksburg VA
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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Accreditation & Recognition:
The Personal Care Aide (PCA) program has been approved by the Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) and successful graduates may be employed at Home Health and Home Care agencies that provide care to Medicaid recipients.
Our Mission:
To prepare competent upcoming home health care professionals who will improve the health and quality of life for individuals in need within the community.
Our Vision:
As a regionally recognized Center of Excellence, promoting superior, comprehensive healthcare education and training to members of the community with an unequaled dedication to the students’ achievement and success.
Personal Care Aide (PCA) Certificate Program:
- Duration: One week / 5 days
- Course hours: 40
- Level: Beginner
- Day, Evening & Weekend study options available
Graduates will be able to be employed by local Home Care and Home Health agencies.
Student Testimonials:
“I’m a hands on learner but also remember a lot by things constantly being reiterated and reviewed. I enjoyed this course, both Carol and Linda are awesome.”
“The aspects of the course of skills and hands on contributed the most of my learning,”
“I liked and learned a lot from the on hands training about blood pressures, pulses, respirations. I’ve been a caregiver for years though. I am so happy I took the course, I learned so much more.”
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Suite 211 150 Riverside Parkway, Fredericksburg, Virginia, 22508, USA
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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
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...
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...
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
- Personal Care Aide
- Medication Aide Technician
- Pharmacy Technician
- CNA Refresher Course
- CPR/FIRST AID Training
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).
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
- 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