About
The Nurse Assistant, graduate will be able to perform tasks such as basic care and help patients with activities of daily living, transport patients, clean treatments, clean, and bathe patients, help patients use the toilet and dress, turn reposition, transfer patients between beds and wheelchairs, listen to and record patients health concerns and report that information to nurses, measure patients vital signs, such as blood pressure and temperature, serve meals and help patients eat, help patient’s to move around the facility, such as pushing their wheelchairs, clean equipment and facilities, change linens, maintain proper hygiene, ensuring the patient/resident take their medication and stock supplies.
The Nurse Assistant prepares the graduate for certification and an entry level positions in the medical field asa Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA). CNAs serve a critical role in hospices, assisted living facilities, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and home health services. Nurse Assistant students participate in clinical training in real medical facilities, and encounter and work with real patients, under the supervision of the instructor. A successful graduate of the training program is qualified to take the Nurse Assistant certification examination, which will qualify them for certification as a Certified Nurse Assistant –CNA.
Organization
Associated Technical College-Los Angeles
Associated Technical College Los Angeles is a vocational school in Los Angeles, California, providing occupational training in Medical Assistant and Phlebotomy Training. Its programs emphasize practical preparation for entry-level employment in healthcare-related roles. Morning, afternoon, and evening schedules are available, supporting students who may be employed while completing training. Instruction combines classroom learning with hands-on practice, and the school designs its courses around fields with demand for qualified entry-level employees. Medical Assistant training includes coursework and preparation beyond scheduled clock hours, while Phlebotomy Training includes supervised school instruction and an externship. The institution also describes job placement as part of its program approach, helping connect training with entry into the job market. Associated Technical College Los Angeles has provided vocational training since 1967.