Contact allied health schools in Virginia: PCA training in Fredericksburg VA, personal care aide certification program in DC area. Medical career training in Stafford County, Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV area, near Richmond VA with evening & weekend classes.
Cardinal Institute for Health Careers: Situated in north-east Fredericksburg VA, located in Stafford County at Route 17 and I-95 South, Cardinal Institute for Health Careers provides a beginner level Personal Care Aide (PCA) Certificate course for students interested in a career in the healthcare industry.
The Personal Care Aide (PCA) program has been approved by the Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) and successful graduates may be employed at Home Health and Home Care agencies that provide care to Medicaid recipients.
Our Mission: To prepare competent upcoming home health care professionals who will improve the health and quality of life for individuals in need within the community.
Our Vision: As a regionally recognized Center of Excellence, promoting superior, comprehensive healthcare education and training to members of the community with an unequaled dedication to the students’ achievement and success.
Personal Care Aide (PCA) Certificate Program:
- Duration: One week / 5 days
- Course hours: 40
- Level: Beginner
- Day, Evening & Weekend study options available
Graduates will be able to be employed by local Home Care and Home Health agencies.
Student Testimonials: “I’m a hands on learner but also remember a lot by things constantly being reiterated and reviewed. I enjoyed this course, both Carol and Linda are awesome.”
“The aspects of the course of skills and hands on contributed the most of my learning,”
“I liked and learned a lot from the on hands training about blood pressures, pulses, respirations. I’ve been a caregiver for years though. I am so happy I took the course, I learned so much more.”
Emory & Henry College, in Emory, Southwest Virginia, is a liberal arts college offering more than 25 academic undergraduate degree programs of study, and more than 50 Bachelor degree programs. Academic course categories include Political Science, English, History, Business Administration, and more. Founded in 1836, Emory & Henry is the oldest college in Southwest Virginia. It is also one of the few colleges in the South to have operated more than 160 years under the same name and with the same affiliation: the United Methodist Church.
Students complete a required liberal arts core curriculum that spans four years and emphasizes a global perspective on history, literature, and culture.
Emory & Henry College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award bachelor's and master's degrees.
More than 50 extra and co-curricular clubs and organizations are active on Emory & Henry's campus, including student media and student government, academic and interest groups, honor societies, performance groups, religious organizations, an active outdoor club and fraternities and sororities.
Conveniently situated in Richmond VA, Virginia School for Nurse Aides (VSNA) provides quality health care programs, including Certified Nurse Aide (CNA), Personal Care Aide (PCA), Medication Aide, and CPR training. Day and night classes are available for your convenience.
Accredited by the Virginia Board of Nursing, NACES, and the American Red Cross, we specialize in CNA training. On successful completion of the CNA program, our graduates can take their State Board exams at our school. We have a high pass rate on state boards.
At VSNA, we offer a hands-on approach to clinical training, which includes an internship at an assisted living facility. Here you can use the skills and knowledge you have learned to provide medication administration and direct patient care to residents.
We keep our class sizes small to ensure that all of our students get the individual attention and instruction they need. More one-on-one attention from our experienced instructors means that you are able to understand and retain the information easier, which helps you to become a successful and confident CNA.
The atmosphere at VSNA is very student oriented; our students have flexibility with payments and control in their scheduling.
Astar Education Institute, Washington DC Metro Area
Courses / Programs
• Located in Manassas VA, in the Washington DC Metro Area, Astar Education Institute provides three allied health / vocational training programs for American and international students.
• Astar's Vocational Programs give students the training they need to enter a new healthcare career and forge a path to success.
• We provide a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program, a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) program, and a Personal Care Aide (PCA) course.
• We are committed to providing students with the skills and opportunities they need to have a bright future in the career of their choice.
• We also ensure that students are successful and have a positive educational or employment experience whether you are a local or an international student.
Get into the best shape of your life while earning a first-class education! With 31 locations nationwide, National Personal Training Institute (NPTI) is the first and largest personal trainer school in North America. Conveniently situated in Vienna VA, our Washington DC metro area campus is nationally-accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). We provide a Personal Fitness Training diploma program which equips you with the specialized knowledge and skills you need for an successful career as a Personal Trainer.
Our comprehensive Personal Fitness Training diploma program is a nationally recognized license that enables you to work throughout the United States. You can complete this program in just six months, or attend classes each Saturday over the course of one year. Financial assistance is offered to those who qualify. Free job placement assistance is available for all our graduates.
Student Testimonial: “I feel as though this program prepared me for all aspects of personal training, especially confidence and knowledge. At my current job I am the newest to the personal training field, and do not feel as though I would have been given my job, or even had the confidence to be at my job, without going through this program.”
- Erin, NPTI Graduate
Situated less than ten miles east of Richmond in Henrico VA, Dominion Health Education Center provides a range of allied health training programs.
We are committed to providing quality education to prepare students for success in the healthcare field.
Through our certified courses, we train and develop professional nurse aides and medication aides committed to providing nursing care within the Virginia Board of Nursing guidelines with compassion and respect for patients.
We also offer Caregiver Basic Training, great for those desiring to become a Companion. It's also a great class for those who are now faced with taking care of a loved one and desire caregiver basic training.
CPR/ AED/ First Aid classes are offered through our American Red Cross certified instructors. We offer courses for the lay person, as well as, the healthcare provider (BLS and CPR-Pro).
Located 17 miles west of Washington D.C. in Reston VA, Yoova is a career training school that provides affordable, quality career training programs and services for a better job, better life and a better future. Our career-specific Certification programs include Office Administration, Web Design, Accounting, and Sales options.
Yoova is devoted to helping young talents in high school, high school graduates, high school drop outs and young adults who are struggling to get education, develop academically and career wise with an emphasis on preparing students to lead fulfilling and productive lives. We work with local companies while you are being trained for an internship and job opportunities.
We recognize that four year college is not made for everyone. We provide an alternate method of education where you can get professional and vocational skills which are marketable and will get you going as soon as possible.