About
Nursing Assistant at Orleans-Niagara BOCES in Medina, New York, prepares students to work as hospital or long-term care nursing assistants. The course teaches the principles and skills required for the New York State Nurse Assisting Registry skill and written exams and leads to eligibility for New York State Certification upon completion. Training includes theory, lab, and clinical components and runs for approximately 120 hours over four weeks. Classes are held in Niagara and Orleans counties. The program page does not state admission prerequisites that gate enrollment.
At a glance
- Next start: 4 week to completion
- Leads to: New York State Nurse Assisting Registry Skill and written exams; NY State Certification
Organization
Orleans-Niagara BOCES
Orleans/Niagara BOCES is an educational service organization in Medina, New York, providing career and technical education, adult and continuing education, and other services for component districts and community partners. Its occupational fields include Automotive Service Technician, Certified Nursing Assistant, Computer Technology, Cosmetology, Electrician, and Emergency Medical Services, among others. The organization also lists training in Home Health Aide, HVAC, Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN) license, Personal Trainer, Phlebotomy, Security Guard, Web Development and Game Programming, and Welding. Its service area brings together urban, suburban, rural agricultural, and Niagara Frontier industrial communities, creating varied program demands. Orleans/Niagara BOCES also provides specialized contract training, health sciences education, educational services, and special programs.