Rigorous program preps students for high-growth field
Nursing assistants are a High Priority Occupation (HPO) in with a projected growth of 8.9 percent between 2020-2030. Launch your healthcare career in just four months by enrolling in Delaware County Community College’s Nurse Aide Program, a 133-hour intensive course that prepares students for employment in acute care, acute rehab, hospice, home healthcare and long-term care facilities.
The Nurse Aide Program is conveniently located in DCCC’s Marple Campus (901 S. Media Line Road, Media, PA 19063. This rigorous program offers training led by expert instructors with regional experience, career connections and insights. It is coupled with 60 hours of required hands-on clinical experience, and students completing the program are well suited to compete for these high demand, HPO jobs in our region.
Students will earn six college credits, learn from expert instructors and may also qualify for financial aid. Students completing the course are encouraged to take the Nurse Aide Competency exam with Credentia to be a Nurse Aide placed on the Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Registry.
Classes start January 29, 2025, and seating is limited. To learn more and to register, call 610-359-7344, email [email protected] or visit dccc.edu/nurse-aide. The deadline to apply is Jan. 13.
