Health Assisting
At Greater Lowell Tech, Health Assisting students learn skills to become certified nurse assistants, home health aides, activities assistants, Alzheimer’s patient caregivers, and pharmacy technicians. Students gain experience through our clinical affiliations with area medical facilities, including hospitals, nursing homes, and retirement communities.
Highlights
Health careers
Body mechanics
Administering personal patient care
Monitoring vital signs
Communications skills
Child growth and development
Clinical rotation to prepare for the C.N.A. exam
Career Opportunities in Health Assisting/Pre-Nursing
Entry Level Occupations
- Activities Assistant
- Dietary Aide
- Geriatric Aide
- Home Health Care Aide
- Nursing Assistant
- Pharmacy Technician
- Rehabilitation Aide
- Teacher Aide in Pediatric
- Rehabilitation Facility
- Alzheimer’s Caregiver
- Ambulance Transportation Specialist
With Experience and/or Advanced Training
- Central Supply Technician
- Dental Aide
- EKG Technician
- EMT/Paramedic
- Medical Assistant
- Phlebotomist
- Physical Therapy Aide
- Respiratory Therapy Aide
- Patient Care Technician
Related Occupations
- Dental Assistant
- Laboratory Technician
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Medical Assistant
- Medical Records Technician
- Medical Secretary
- Professional Nurse (B.S.)
- Respiratory Technician
- Technical Nurse (A.D.)
- X-Ray Technician