About
Compass Career College’s Nurse Aide Training in Hammond, Louisiana, prepares students for entry-level nurse aide work and the Louisiana Nurse Aide Competency Exam. The program covers personal care, infection control, safety, communication, resident rights, vital signs, restorative care, and basic nursing assistance. Training combines classroom instruction, lab practice, and supervised clinical experiences, including 50 hours of supervised clinical practice in a long-term care setting, within 100 clock hours. Admission requirements include a high school diploma, transcript, or high school equivalency, state-required criminal background screening, a TB skin test, and current immunization records. The program uses open acceptance admissions without entrance or placement tests.
At a glance
- Format: In person
- Leads to: Louisiana Nurse Aide Competency Exam
Organization
Compass Career College
Compass Career College
Compass Career College serves the South Louisiana community by providing vocational training for careers in the healthcare and beauty industries. The college emphasizes an atmosphere of educational excellence, respect, and encouragement through a teaching approach that includes small classes, caring instructors, and practical experience through externships, preparing students to serve their community.
Highlights:
- Offers practical, career-focused training in healthcare and beauty industries with small classes and supportive faculty
- The mission is to serve the South Louisiana community by creating a landscape for student development through vocational training, providing an atmosphere of educational excellence, respect, and encouragement
- Offers small classes with caring instructors and practical experience through externships to serve the South Louisiana community