PMCI's Vocational Nursing Program gives students the education and hands-on training to provide professional care to the sick, injured, convalescent and disabled under the direction of physicians and registered nurses. Our program consists of 4 semesters. Please call 866-500-6274 for a tour and additional information. Transfers from other LVN and RN programs are welcome to apply for credit granting. Vocational Nurses are an important part of a health care team responsible for patient care, medical treatment, rehabilitation, assessment and patient education. They perform patient assessment, provide medications, treatments and all nursing care.

Professional Medical Careers Institute offers training for Nurse Assistants. This course provides all necessary training for state certification and state testing. Professional Medical Careers Institute is an Approved Testing Site for CNA (Certified Nurse Assistant) in Southern California. Currently the ONLINE course is undergoing the state approval process. Live courses have been offered at PMCI for the past 15 years. Pass rates have been above average. Learn the skills you need to provide patient care in a variety of health care settings, where you will work as an essential member of the nursing team. Job placement is available for CNA Alumni. Currently there is an urgent need to well-trained Certified Nurse Assistants in the Community. This NEW online program will provide many of the same benefits as our current LIVE program.

Professional Medical Careers Institute offers training for Nurse Assistants. This course provides all necessary training for state certification and state testing. This course of study provides instruction on utilizing a humanistic approach to provide basic care to patients in a variety of health care settings. Students will understand how health care systems operate and will learn the skills necessary to function safely and efficiently in a health care setting while providing basic nursing care to patients. Students will learn the information and practical skills necessary for taking and passing the certification exam required by the state of California.

Professional Medical Careers Institute offers home health aide training for CNA's, this certification is preferred by many home health employers and Hospice Centers. The course provides required training for state certification and 28 Continuing Education Credits. The Certified Home Health Aide class includes 20 hours each of theory and clinical. Students who complete a Nursing Assistant course and pass the state exam may continue into this course. This class can also be taken concurrently with PMCI’s Nursing Assistant program as an optional add-on. The course provides 28 Continuing Education Credits.

PMCI’s IV Therapy course can be taken by new graduates of vocational nursing and registered nurse programs and by Registered and Licensed Vocational Nurses. This course fulfills California’s 36-hour requirement for IV Therapy training for LVNs. It is designed to include both lecture and clinical experience. PMCI’s IV Therapy course includes information about the venous system; peripheral veins; common IV medical terminology and abbreviations; venipuncture; various means of intravenous to deliver IV therapy, including different catheter types and their use; special IV therapies; the adverse reactions and complications associated with IVs; different types of IV equipment and their uses; the appropriate and accurate administration of IV medications and solutions, including those delivered via a central line; caring for patients receiving IV therapy, blood and blood components, and parenteral nutrition; and the incorporation of infection control procedures into all aspects of venipuncture and intravenous therapy. The class also includes essential patient teaching, psychological preparation, patient assessment and observation and essential documentation. The course is approved by the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians.

The CPR/Basic Life Support certification class offered by Professional Medical Careers Institute (PMCI) in California is a comprehensive course designed to teach students the skills necessary to save lives in emergency situations. The class covers topics such as CPR, AED, and choking relief, and is taught by experienced instructors who are certified in the American Heart Association's guidelines. Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive a certification card valid for two years.

The Home Health Aide certification class offered by Professional Medical Careers Institute (PMCI) located in California is an excellent way to gain the necessary skills and knowledge to become a Certified Home Health Aide. The course offers a comprehensive curriculum and an optional clinical component to prepare students for the state certification exam. With the guidance of experienced instructors and a supportive learning environment, this course is an excellent choice for anyone interested in a career in Home Health Aide.