Care Partners are an important part of the health care team in the hospitals within Sentara Healthcare. Working under the direction of registered nurses, Care Partners assist hospitalized patients with daily activities, such as hygiene, walking, eating, and dressing. This 16-week certificate program was developed to provide qualified applicants for Care Partner positions within Sentara Healthcare hospitals. Sessions begin in August and January with classes and clinicals in day and evening sections. While certification is not necessary to work as a Care Partner, sponsorship is available to graduates who wish to take the nurse aide certification examination administered by the Board of Nursing of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Graduates are also eligible to take the national certification examination in phlebotomy.
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