Nurse Aide Training

Introduction

The nurse aide training program is a 6-week course – 5 weeks in class and 1 week on clinical (3 days a week for class schedule and a full week for clinical). Every student is expected to complete the entire course curriculum in order to graduate. A certificate of completion will be issued to students upon graduation. In order to practice in the state of Texas, students must take the final Nurse Aide competency Examination administered by Texas Health and Human Services( HHSC) through Prometric Nurse Aide competency Examination Services . Upon passing the Examination, the student will be listed in the Nurse Aide Registry.

Class Schedules

Six- week program

GCN Career Institute provides the Nurse Aide Program using the Hybrid training model.

Virtual classes are given through meetings via zoom.

Meeting Days: Mondays,  Wednesdays,  Fridays

11:00 am -12:30 pm,

All meetings are recorded and available to all students.

Clinical Hours:  Students are provided opportunity to observe and practice skills and technique required to safely provide basic nursing care to multiple clients in long-term healthcare settings.

Cost: $995
Partial Payment $200

Tel: 713-946-3377
Location: 8876 Gulf Freeway Suite 240 Houston, Texas 77017

Course Outcome

Students will describe the role and responsibility of a nurse aide in long term and acute care facilities. Students will accurately describe and demonstrate the appropriate skills required to assist clients with activities of daily living and also care for clients with complex medical conditions. Students will demonstrate acceptable communication and interpersonal skills. Students will correctly list types of healthcare facilities, describe common beliefs about aging, list signs of aging, and explain the rights of the elderly. Students will correctly demonstrate proper handwashing techniques, using personal protective equipment (PPE), identify when to implement isolation precautions, demonstrate acceptable communication and interpersonal skills.

Entrance /Admission Requirement

Enrollment begins three months prior to the beginning of class. All prospective students must meet all admission requirements for acceptance into the nurse aide training program.

Either a High school Diploma or GED, or completed eight grade Education.

Applicants must be 18 years and above. If less than 18 years, a Parental signature is required.

During the course of the program, a grade of 75% or higher is expected to be maintained throughout in order to advance in the course of study; and all courses must be completed in a sequence of the program curriculum.

Applicants seeking Re-admission /Re-entry into the program must complete a fresh application and undergo the admission process.

Graduation Requirement

In order to graduate, the student must successfully complete all course work listed in the curriculum within 6 weeks. Must maintain a grade of 75% or above   

Employment Opportunities

Acute care hospitals

 Convalescent Hospitals (Long Term Care, Skilled Nursing)

Home care Agencies

Outpatient clinics

Doctor’s offices

Group home/Assisted living facilities

Private duty /sitter and companion

Nurse Aide Training Program: Pre-Registration

To secure a seat in any of the classes:

Please complete the Pre-Registration Form Below (be sure to select your desired Class Date of Interest)

Make your Payment on the following page

Payments are accepted either in full ($995). Installment of $200. Minimum payments must be received to start the class.

Pay-In-Full:
$995

Payment Plan (Down Payment):
$200

*Pre-registration Online helps to expedite and secure your seat in class.
However, Registration must be completed in the school location before class starts.

Click here to register and pay

Please see the dates for the Nurse Aide Training Program.
(schedule subject to change, please call to confirm date) :

Start Date

February

June

September

In-Service Education for CNA Certification Renewal

This In-Service can be obtained in two ways –  

Through Online attendance or in-person Attendance 

ONLINE ATTENDANCE

• Complete the website application form with your information

• Make your payment of $ 100.00

• We will send you a link to take the quiz, 

• Upon completion of the quiz, we will send you a Certificate of Completion to complete your renewal process.

IN PERSON ATTENDANCE

• Complete the website application form with your information 

• Make your Payment of $ 100.00

• Pick up the in-service booklet at school. Upon completion, we will issue you a Certificate of Completion & form to complete the renewal process.

Course Cost:

$100

Effective September 1, 2013

A nurse Aide renewing a certificate must complete at least 24hours of in-service education every two years, which includes training in geriatric care and the care of residents with dementia disorder, including Alzheimer’s disease.

Gulf Coast Nursing Career

Provides nurse Aide in-service training, according to the Texas Health and Human Services curricula and rules for nurse aide certification. GCNC is an approved program for training and provides the required in-service for nurse aide certification and re-certification.

Certificate Renewal Process:

After completing our in-service successfully, you and your employer are required to complete an “Employment verification” form 5506.
The form will ask if you have completed 24 hours in service in the past two years. Then check “yes.”

To complete this in-service training:

Complete payment using the “Click Here to Register and Pay” button above

Log In and return to this page (if you do not have User Profile, please Register for one here before attempting the Lessons)

Proceed to the Modules below. When completed, please print certificate for your record.

Once all Lessons & Quizzes are marked “Completed” return to your “Student Dashboard” to View & Print your Certificate.