The Medication Aide certification program at Companion Training Center is a specialized course designed to train individuals in the safe administration of medications to patients in various care settings. The program provides students with a comprehensive understanding of medication procedures, safety measures, and drug classifications. Graduates of this program are equipped with the essential knowledge and skills to become effective and responsible medication aides in healthcare facilities, such as assisted living centers and nursing homes.

# Nurse Aide Program

Dive headfirst into an exciting and impactful career path with our comprehensive Nurse Aide Program. This training will equip you with the following capabilities:

• Master vital skills and techniques to deliver optimal basic care to patients in hospitals and long-term care facilities.

• Develop effective communication and interaction abilities to aid patients in achieving and sustaining their maximum functional independence.

• Understand and uphold patient rights at all times.

• Learn and implement infection control measures to maintain a safe environment.

• Apply correct body mechanics in tasks such as bed making, lifting, and turning patients.

On graduation, you'll be primed for entry-level roles as a nurse aide in various healthcare settings, such as hospitals and nursing homes.

Admission Requirements

To join our Nurse Aide program, you'll need to:

• Be at least 18 years of age.

• Present proof of secondary education (high school diploma or GED certificate) OR

• Pass the Wonderlic Basic Skills Test (basic verbal and math skills for adult) for training program eligibility.

• Undergo Nurse Aide Registry (NAR) verification prior to enrollment to ensure candidate suitability.

CPR: BLS for Healthcare providers

Hey there, lifesavers! Looking to get skilled up? We've got just the ticket - an American Heart Association class in CPR: BLS for Healthcare providers.

What You Get

Our course is all about CPR for adults, kids, and infants. You'll get to know about 2-rescuer scenarios, using a bag mask, handling choking situations (yikes!), and how to work an AED with CPR. Oh, and did we mention you get a 2-year certification card at the end? Not too shabby!

Online Learning

Like to do things at your own pace? Check out the online version of the course at https://www.onlineaha.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=main.registration. There's interactive checkpoints to make sure you're on track and extra video clips for when you're feeling studious.

After Completion

When you've aced the online portion, print off a certificate and bring it along to the practical part with one of our AHA instructors. You'll get hands-on with skills practice and testing to make sure you're ready for the real deal. So what are you waiting for? Get registered and let's save some lives!

Nurse Aide Program at Companion Training Center

About the Program Our Nurse Aide program is all about equipping you with key skills for a fulfilling career in healthcare. We focus on teaching you all you need to provide top-notch basic care to patients and residents in various healthcare facilities.

What You'll Learn

• How to communicate and work effectively with patients to help them maintain maximum functional independence.
• Keeping a keen eye on patient rights.
• The art of infection control measures.
• The right body mechanics for making beds, lifting, and turning patients.

The Outcomes Once you've graduated from our program, you'll be ready for an entry-level position as a nurse aide in hospitals and nursing homes.

Admissions Wondering about admission requirements? You'll get all the answers in a sit-down with our friendly admissions representative. They'll chat with you about your career goals and give you some tips about the certificate programs we offer. And don't forget the tour of our facilities!