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  • Gain real-world experience in a variety of settings with 75 hours of classroom and hands-on patient simulation lab work.
  • Learn hands-on using the latest equipment, including mechanical lifts, vital signs equipment, wheelchairs, hospital beds and other tools you’ll use on the job.
  • Build your network by joining Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA), a club that offers a variety of opportunities for students to attend state and national conventions and competitions.
  • Get hired in the in-demand health care field or further your education in a number of other health-related fields, such as nursing, physician’s assistant or physical therapy.
Program Credits
2
LOCATION
Elkhorn Campus, Kenosha Campus, Racine Campus
Financial Aid Eligible
No
ESTIMATED PROGRAM COST
Tuition & Fees: $352
Books and Supplies: $233
Start Dates
Fall, Spring, Summer
Salary Outlook
$37,086
Career Opportunities:
Acute Care Nursing Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Geriatric Nursing Assistant, Home Health Aide, Hospice Aide

Nursing Assistant Career Pathway

Career Pathways are designed to help you reach your educational goals and explore college and career options. Pathways are made up of related certificates, diplomas and degrees that build on common skills and knowledge. You can begin at any point on the Career Pathway and customize your pathway to fit your goals. View the pathway for your area of interest.

There are many opportunities, both in high school and through previous college, work, and/or military experience, to earn credit for prior learning at Gateway.

Technical diplomas help students learn hands-on occupational skills in as little as one or two years for full-time students. Technical diploma opportunities in this pathway include:

Nursing Assistant, Nursing - Practical Nursing

Associate degrees are typically completed in two years by full-time students and combine hands-on technical skills with general education. Associate degree opportunities in this pathway include:

Nursing

Prepare to enter your exciting new career, or choose to continue your education with another Gateway program or by transferring your credits to a four-year college or university.