Nurse's Aide (NA)

Adventist Health Castle offers hands-on training to successfully transition applicants into a Nurse Aide role. The program includes classroom curriculum, simulation for skills practice and testing, and on-the-job training in clinical units. Students learn essential skills such as obtaining vital signs, bathing, grooming, positioning, toileting, ambulating, and other aide duties. The program also covers legal rights, communication, safety, observation, reporting, and assisting individuals in maintaining basic comfort, independence, and safety. After completing the course and clinical hours, participants will receive a certificate of professional development from Windward Community College and transition into an acute care nurse aide role at Adventist Health Castle.

Prerequisite
Participants must pass AHCS' screening requirements, including an interview.

Cohort  #6- Spring 2025
Dates: February 10—March 22, 2025
Days: M, Tu, W, Th, F (Sa)
Time: 8:00am–4:30pm
Class Location: Adventist Health Castle
Classroom/labs: 3 weeks, Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Clinical: 3 weeks, three 1 2-hour shifts and one 4-hour classroom review
Total: 6 weeks, 240 hours
Cost: $4,100*

*Scholarship available to cover tuition  costs.

Cohort  #7- Spring 2025
Dates: April 21—May 30, 2025
Days: M, Tu, W, Th, F (Sa)
Time: 8:00am–4:30pm
Class Location: Adventist Health Castle
Classroom/labs: 3 weeks, Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Clinical: 3 weeks, three 1 2-hour shifts and one 4-hour classroom review
Total: 6 weeks, 240 hours
Cost: $4,100*

*Scholarship available to cover tuition  costs.

Mandatory Orientation
Enrolled students are required to attend the virtual orientation session for their cohort.