The exciting world of health care is predicted to be among the fastest growing fields of the next decade and beyond. In this one-year program, you will learn medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, communication skills, the legal and ethical aspects of patients’ rights, basic nursing skills, and nutrition. Along with classroom work, you will also gain practical experience in a long-term-care facility. Whether you choose to become a nurse aide or elect to continue your studies to qualify as a licensed practical nurse, this course will give you the fundamental knowledge and skills you need to enter the field of health care as a New York State-certified nurse aide.