On-Campus Nursing Assistant Diploma Program
On-campus training with online learning.
Train for a career in a growing field.1
Learn How We Can Help You Succeed
Earn your diploma in 2 months.2
What is a Nursing Assistant?
Nursing assistants (NAs) or nursing aides work under the supervision of registered nurses (RNs), licensed registered nurses (LRNs), or physicians. They provide compassionate care for patients in hospitals or long-term care facilities such as nursing homes, assisted living centers, home health agencies, or hospices. Their duties range from helping patients clean and dress, to taking vital signs and providing comfort. They also assist in documenting medical information and play a pivotal role in patient communication.
Nursing Assistant Diploma Program
Your Nursing Assistant Education Path in 2 Months2
UMA’s Nursing Assistant education offers multiple start dates throughout the year, so you won’t have to plan your education around the traditional Fall and Spring start times.
UMA’s diploma program blends in-person with online learning and can be completed in 2 months.2
Nursing Assistant Diploma Program
2 months2
Certification Prep
Prepare to sit for the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) exam, if eligible.
On-Site Externship Included
45 hours of supervised training
While graduates will be prepared to take an applicable certification examination to enhance their employment prospects, they are not required to sit for this examination.
Working as a Nursing Assistant
When you enroll in the Nursing Assistant program at UMA's Clearwater Campus, you'll learn field-specific subject matter such as anatomy and physiology, documentation, communication and interpersonal skills, medical terminology, nutrition and hydration, safety and efficiency in patient care, and restorative therapy. The training you receive will prepare you to pursue entry-level positions as a nursing assistant.
Employment is projected to grow 4% from 2023 to 2033 and is projected to have 216,200 job openings each year, on average, over that decade.1
UMA graduates in this program have found entry-level nursing assistant positions in the following environments:
- Physicians' offices
- Hospitals
- Nursing homes
- Assisted living facilities
- Rehabilitation institutions
- Hospice care
- Patients' Homes
Why UMA?
Choose a healthcare program at a school that supports the whole student.
Student Support
- 1-on-1 academic assistance
- Individual help in the job search
- Potential resource guidance for outside the classroom
- Committed advisors from start to finish
On-Campus Learning
- On-campus programs are blended, featuring hands-on training and online coursework.
- Programs include on-site externships to help you gain real-world experience.
- You'll participate in classrooms with a maximum size of 25 students.
Certification Prep
- Our programs help prepare you to sit for applicable certification exams if you meet eligibility requirements.
- Our team will help you with exam-focused material and support you in areas where you might need extra help, at no additional cost.
Merelesita R.
UMA Graduate
I'm thankful to UMA for the flexibility so I am able to complete my courses.
Program Outline
Nursing Assistant Diploma Program
2 month program2
6 Credits
Core Courses
Nursing Assistant
5 Credits
Clinical Externship
1 Credits
Nursing Assistant
5 Credits
Clinical Externship
1 Credits
Note: The Nursing Assistant program is not eligible for Federal Student Aid.
Tarnesia L.
UMA Graduate
UMA has given me the care of emotional support, education support...when it comes to learning services, especially the library, they’re almost like a family.
Frequently Asked Questions
UMA does not currently offer a Nursing program, but we do have a Nursing Assistant program at our Clearwater Campus, along with other allied healthcare programs.
Yes, you must obtain certification to practice as a nursing assistant.
To earn Nursing Assistant Certification, you’ll need to meet eligibility requirements, such as formal education from an accredited program, equivalent military/on-the-job training, a satisfactory background check, etc.
Upon meeting the eligibility requirements, candidates must take and pass the CNA exam. UMA’s coursework prepares students to sit for the exam.
We invite you to visit our blog, In Healthcare Today, where you can find a variety of articles:
Ultimate Medical Academy is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES.org), a national accrediting agency that is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education. Though UMA is not a university or college, we offer online diplomas and degrees as well as blended healthcare programs, some of which offer on-site externships/practicums and certification preparation — all intended to put you in a position to pursue a healthcare career after graduation.
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