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Alamo Colleges District

Alamo Colleges District

Bexar County
Downtown San Antonio
Est. 1945

Serving the Bexar County community through its programs and services that help students succeed in acquiring the knowledge and skills needed in today's world. Today, five colleges fulfill this promise with a vast array of courses and 2-year degrees.
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Northeast Lakeview College

Northeast Lakeview College

Northeast Bexar County
Est. 2007

Serving more than 6,000 students from the ten Metrocom Communities and northeast San Antonio. Named "Best Institutional Facility" by Live Oak Economic Development.
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Northwest Vista College

Northwest Vista College

Northwest San Antonio
Est. 1995

Creating opportunities for success by offering quality academic, technical and life-long learning experiences to its diverse communities in a collaborative, student-centered, data-informed and shared leadership environment.
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Palo Alto College

Palo Alto College

South San Antonio
Est. 1985

Palo Alto College is committed to building a college-going culture in our community through a new community effort, Educate South. This exciting new initiative focuses on beginning educational awareness at the earliest years.
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St. Philip's College

St. Philip's College

East and Southwest
San Antonio
Est. 1898

A comprehensive public community college whose mission is to empower our diverse student population through educational achievement and career readiness.
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San Antonio College

San Antonio College

Midtown
Est. 1925

San Antonio College has been named the top community college in the nation by the Aspen Institute, and is ranked among the Top 10 colleges for Hispanics by Hispanic Outlook Magazine.
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Alamo Colleges District

About Us
About Us
The Alamo Colleges District serves the Bexar County community through its programs and services that help students succeed in acquiring the knowledge and skills needed in today's world.
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Academics
Academics
Find a Program That's Right for You

The Alamo Colleges District and its five colleges have over 500 program offerings.
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Admission & Aid
Admission & Aid
Admission & Aid

The Alamo Colleges encourages students to pursue an education beyond high school and welcome all students to attend.
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Experience the Alamo Colleges District
Experience the Alamo Colleges District
Students are taught by highly qualified faculty with Master's and doctorate degrees dedicated to creating a learning-centered environment.
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Certified Nurse Aide

Program Type: Hybrid

Program Level: Continuing Education

Department: Continuing Education

Institute: Health & Biosciences

College: PAC

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What is the Certified Nurse Aide program?

Prepare for the Texas Certified Nurse Aide (CNA). Play an important role in the care of clients in hospitals and long-term care facilities. It is the nursing assistant who provides basic care at the bedside while ensuring the safety and comfort of clients. All requirements must be met prior to registration.

Courses

Certified Nurse Aide - Lecture - NURA 1001
Certified Nurse Aide - Lab - NURA 1060
CPR/BLS - EMSP 1019

Program Information

Time Commitment

124 Contact Hours

10 Week Training

Certification

Texas Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)

Career Outlook

Learn more at the Alamo Colleges Career Coach website

Program Requirements CE Allied Health Requirements Checklist

Immunization Records: Varicella #1 and #2 Hepatitis B #1, #2, #3 MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) Tdap (Tetanus, Diptheria, Pertussis) Tuberculosis (TB) Test Results; Background Check (completed at www.precheck.com)

Possess proficiency in English (reading, writing, and speaking skills)

You are at least eighteen (18) years of age

Some high school

Must have access to computer/tablet and internet

Corporate Training Resources

Corporate College

CE Tier 2

Phone: 210-212-5266 (Option 4)
Email: CETier2@alamo.edu
Campus: District Support Office

CE Specialist

Vanessa Bailey

Phone:210-485-0845
Email:dst-alamoICD@alamo.edu
Campus: District Support Office

CE Specialist

Vanessa Barrera

Phone:210-485-0860
Email:dst-alamoICD@alamo.edu
Campus: District Support Office

Additional Information

For assistance with program information or registration, email us at CETier2@alamo.edu and our CE staff will get back to you. Thank you.