This program prepares a student to become a member of the nursing team whose primary responsibility is to provide comfort to the patient. Nurse aides are unlicensed nursing personnel who perform nursing tasks under the supervision of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse. Tasks that licensed nursing personnel may delegate to unlicensed nursing personnel are restricted by law. Forrest College offers an extensive, six-month certificate program as well as a continuing education program (CEU) in Nurse Assisting.

The six-month certificate program is a “for-credit” program available to the student who meets College admissions requirements. Courses satisfactorily completed within this program may be transferred toward more advanced study in the Allied Health programs offered by the College leading to the Associate of Applied Science degree in Medical Assisting. Further information on this program is available in the College Catalog.

The Associate in Applied Science in Criminal Justice degree program provides the student with a foundation in the structure, function, and procedures of the criminal justice system which may lead to a wide variety of employment opportunities in various criminal justice environments, both public and private. Students enroll in this program to seek initial employment or career advancement opportunities in police, sheriff’s, or other law enforcement offices; jails or prisons as detention, correctional, or probation officers; corporate security; public safety; private investigation; or private investigation. The graduate of this program may also wish to consider opening his or her own business in a related field. Students may choose an emphasis in law enforcement, corrections, or private security.  This degree consists of a minimum of 90 quarter credit hours; upon successful completion, graduates will be awarded the Associate in Applied Science Degree in Criminal Justice.

The Medical Assistant certification program at Forrest College is a comprehensive and career-oriented training program designed to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in various healthcare settings. With a strong focus on hands-on learning, clinical procedures, and administrative tasks, the program aims to produce competent and job-ready medical assistants. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are prepared to take the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) exam and become valuable members of any healthcare team, primed to make a significant impact in the medical field.