The Nurse Aide Program is a comprehensive course designed to teach students the skills and abilities essential to the provision of basic care to home-bound patients and residents in hospitals and Long-Term care facilities. Graduates of this program will be able to communicate and interact effectively with patients and assist them to attain and maintain maximum functional independence while observing patient rights. Students will learn how to apply basic First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), take Vital Signs, apply the elements of basic nutrition in meal planning and follow Infection Control measures. Additionally, students will be able to apply proper Body Mechanics in bed making, lifting and turning patients. Graduates of this program may find entry-level employment as Home Health Aides/Nurse Aides with hospitals, Nursing Homes and Home Health agencies. North Texas Nursing and Career Institute uses the Texas Curriculum for Nurse Aides in Long Term Care Facilities(2000 Edition).

Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED is a classroom, video-based, instructor-led course that teaches students critical skills needed to respond to and manage a first aid, choking or sudden cardiac arrest emergency in the first few minutes until emergency medical services (EMS) arrives. Students learn skills such as how to treat bleeding, sprains, broken bones, shock and other first aid emergencies. Students will put together their own first aid kit during the class that they can take with them when they babysit. “Diapering a Baby” now included upon request. This course is best suited for participants who are age 12 through 17.

Heartsaver First Aid, CPR, and AED is a classroom, video-based, instructor-led course that teaches students critical skills needed to respond to and manage a first aid, choking or sudden cardiac arrest emergency in the first few minutes until emergency medical services (EMS) arrives. Students learn skills such as how to treat bleeding, sprains, broken bones, shock and other first aid emergencies. This course teaches adult, child and infant CPR with proper AED use, basic First Aid, as well as Relief of Choking.

Heartsaver First Aid, CPR, and AED is a classroom, video-based, instructor-led course that teaches students critical skills needed to respond to and manage a first aid, choking or sudden cardiac arrest emergency in the first few minutes until emergency medical services (EMS) arrives. Students learn skills such as how to treat bleeding, sprains, broken bones, shock and other first aid emergencies. This course teaches adult, child and infant CPR with proper AED use, basic First Aid, as well as Relief of Choking.

The objective of the Medical Administrative Secretary Program is to prepare students for entry-level positions as medical administrative Secretaries in a variety of health care settings. There is an increasing demand and employment opportunities in Hospitals, Medical clinics, Dental offices, Chiropractic offices, Optical clinics, specialty clinics, Nursing and rehabilitation facilities, public health departments, social services, insurance offices and medical supply companies. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Medical Secretaries are expected to be one of the fastest growing occupations over the next decade. Students study various administrative procedures related to the medical office. Students get instructions in business and medical communications, medical terminology, principles of health care operations, public relations and interpersonal communications, software applications, record-keeping and filing systems, scheduling and meeting planning, applicable policy and regulations, and professional standards and ethics. A large component of a medical secretary’s job includes the use of computers, copiers, faxes and other office technology. The course teaches keyboarding skills, basic personal computer operations and basic office technology operations. Medical Computerized Practice Management Software specific to creating medical appointments and patient billing systems are taught in this program. Medical Transcription skills are used by medical secretaries to produce a written record of a doctor’s dictation and it is taught in this program. Students are also introduced to Voice recognition Technology. Emphasis is placed on Electronic Health Record in this Course and successful students certified in Electronic Health record and Medical Administration. Students are trained on how to take vital Signs.

The Medication Aide Program is designed to prepare Nurse Aides for administration of medicines under supervision and guidance stipulated by the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services, Medication Aide Permit Program. The students will learn the following topics: Procedures for preparation and administration of medications, Responsibility, control, accountability, and storage of medications, Use of Reference Material, Documentation of medications in residents’ clinical records, Lines of authority in the facility, Responsibilities and liabilities associated with the administration and safeguarding of medications, Allowable and prohibited practices of permit holders, Medications commonly administered to facility residents, Drug reactions and side effects of medications commonly administered to facility residents, Rules governing the Medication Aide Training Program. Students will learn how to use these skills and procedures through classroom and clinical hands-on training. Students learn how to prepare and administer drugs in a licensed health care agency. Topics include: drug legislation, drug references, basic anatomy and physiology and common diseases. You will learn medical abbreviations, symbols, terminology, and common equivalents (apothecary, metric, and household measurements) required for medication administration. After completion of the class, you will be prepared to take the Texas Department of Human Services Medication Aide Licensure Exam. This course includes 10 hours of clinical practice. This course of study prepares candidates to be certified as Medication Aide in the State of Texas.

NTX CPR can certify your staff at YOUR office. North Texas CPR offers CPR, First Aid and AED Instruction. We strive to make CPR certification as simple and convenient as possible. We can accommodate small or large class sizes (minimum of 8 participants) saving your employees the headache of locating a CPR course provider and driving across town. NTX CPR believes in hands-on CPR training and we will make sure there is one manikin for each student to learn on. At the end of the class we want you to be confident in your skills and abilities and this only comes from hands-on practice.

North Texas Nursing continues to enjoy praise from students for their great career preparation while making learning accessible as well. North Texas Nursing's CNA class runs for 4 weeks and could also be taken during flexible class hours. This school is a perfect place for getting a CNA certification with proven excellence for more than a decade. North Texas Nursing and Career Institute reported to the Texas Workforce Commission that of the 4 TWC students who enrolled in their school during 2020-2021, 100% graduated and 100% found jobs.