Nursing Assistant – Short Term Program
The Nursing Assistant Short-Term Program at Cihan Institute is designed for individuals who wish to quickly enter the healthcare field with practical skills to support patients and assist medical staff. These programs focus on building essential nursing assistant competencies through classroom learnings, simulation labs, and supervised clinical practices.
Program Details
Level: Certificate Program (Short-Term)
Duration: vary depending on the program
Schedule: Morning & Evening classes available
Instructor: Experienced nursing professionals
Location: Cihan Institute – Nursing & Healthcare Department
Availability: Programs open yearly
how this program will benefit you
What You Will Learn
Patient hygiene & daily care procedures
Monitoring vital signs & reporting changes
Assisting patients with mobility & comfort
Infection prevention & safety protocols
Basic first aid and emergency response
Effective patient communication & empathy
Supporting doctors and registered nurses in clinical tasks
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Nursing Assistant Program can work as:
Nursing Assistants in hospitals and clinics
Patient Care Assistants in long-term care facilities
Home Healthcare Aides
Community Health Support Staff
Clinical Support Technicians
Program Structures
Basic Nursing Care Program
Duration: 2 months
Content:
Patient hygiene & personal care
Bed making & patient comfort
Basic infection prevention
First aid & wound dressing basics
Practical Training: Supervised bedside care in clinics.
Price: $250
Nursing Assistant Certificate
Duration: 4 months
Content:
Anatomy & physiology (fundamentals)
Monitoring vital signs
Communication & empathy in healthcare
Nutrition & patient feeding assistance
Practical Training: Simulation lab + clinical exposure.
Price: $350
Patient Care & Support Program
Duration: 6 months
Content:
Nursing ethics & patient rights
Vital signs monitoring & reporting
Mobility & safe patient transfers
Infection control & safety protocols
Emergency response skills
Practical Training: Hospital rotation under supervision.
Price: $450
Nursing Assistant – Comprehensive Training
Duration: 8 months
Content:
Introduction to healthcare systems
Anatomy & physiology (detailed)
Hygiene & nutrition in patient care
Community health & preventive care
Effective teamwork in clinical environments
Practical Training: 2 months of fieldwork in hospitals & nursing homes.
Price: $600
Advanced Nursing Assistant Program
Duration: 10 months
Content:
Clinical documentation & reporting
Nursing technologies & equipment use
Basic pharmacology & medication support
Long-term patient care (elderly & disabled)
Psychological support & empathy building
Practical Training: Extended internship in hospitals & community health centers.
Price: $750
Emergency Care & Clinical Skills Program
Duration: 3 months
Content:
Basic emergency response & CPR
First aid for burns, wounds, fractures
Monitoring & stabilizing patients
Communication in emergency situations
Practical Training: Emergency room shadowing & simulation drills.
Price: $300
Community Health Nursing Assistant Program
Duration: 5 months
Content:
Preventive healthcare & awareness campaigns
Nutrition & wellness education
Patient counseling & empathy building
Home healthcare practices
Practical Training: Outreach programs + home visits supervised by nurses.
Price: $400