The Nursing Assistant Program is designed to prepare you for a career in the healthcare field. The Nursing Assistant course consists of 125 hrs. The classroom training is for 95 hours and the internship is for 30 hours. The internship is held at a Nursing Home under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. If you have the desire to help people, are comfortable working closely with clients while providing personal care, are willing to accept delegated tasks, and work as a member of a team, then a career as a nursing assistant may be for you!

The Home Health Aide (HHA) program is a comprehensive training course designed to equip aspiring health care professionals with the necessary skills to provide quality care for individuals in need, particularly the sick, disabled, and elderly. This program, often consisting of 83 hours of training, aims to ensure that participants receive well-rounded instruction, combining 75 hours of classroom-based learning with an 8-hour hands-on internship at an assisted living facility.

The PCT program prepares a graduate to work in an entry-level position in a clinic, hospital, rehabilitation center, nursing home, or long-term care facility. Graduates will be able to measure and record vital signs, perform CPR and First Aid, assist in medical examinations, perform electrocardiograms (EKGs), phlebotomy, and other basic laboratory procedures. The course includes both theory and clinical training and therefore is designed to meet New York State Education Department curriculum requirements.

EKG Technician training is an important component of your healthcare career. This course prepares you to work in any kind of medical setting, including hospitals, labs, medical offices and diagnostic imaging centers. EKG Technician is an important member of the patient care team working primarily with patients who experience cardio-related symptoms. This course consists of both theory and clinical skills covering important background on the anatomy and physiology of the heart. Graduates will be able to perform electrocardiograph techniques, including the operation of EKG equipment, techniques of tracing, basic interpretations, specialized procedures related to EKG and proper mounting

Students enrolled in the Phlebotomy Technician course will learn the proper techniques of blood drawing and proper laboratory procedures such as needle handling, phlebotomy, and specimen collection. Students will also learn the terminology used to order laboratory tests and identify various laboratory equipment used for sample analysis. Students will become familiar with procedures for putting on gloves, gowns and masks for laboratory procedures while allowing students the opportunity to practice their skills on mannequins arms and more importantly; live patient under the supervision of their licensed/certified instructors.

Personal Care Aide (PCA) is a job title that refers to someone who provides care services to individuals with disabilities, chronically ill or elderly clients. PCAs assist with bathing, dressing and feeding. Some might also provide other essential household tasks such as preparing meals, grocery shopping and driving clients to appointments. On completion of the 40-hour program in PCA, graduates will receive a completion certificate and will be registered with the Department of Health.

Our Dialysis Technician Certificate program at Nexus Medical Training Center provides students with a rigorous and thorough education in the clinical skills necessary to perform primary and secondary dialysis treatments. The classroom components are designed to meet the specific needs of healthcare professionals, as well as preparing students for clinical practice beyond their certification program.

The Clinical Medical Assistant program at Nexus Medical Training Center combines 290 hours of classroom instruction and 300 hours of clinical experience in medical offices or urgent care. It thoroughly covers medical histories, patient preparation, assisting physicians, lab specimen handling, electrocardiography, and essential clinical skills. Graduates are prepared for a rapidly growing field with numerous job openings annually.