OUR MISSION & PURPOSE

The mission of Garvin Healthcare Career College is to bring excellence back to nursing. We do this by preparing students from diverse backgrounds for careers in the growing field of healthcare, while providing quality higher education in a caring and supportive environment.  The college builds learning partnerships with students and the community through its hands- on curriculums.  Garvin Healthcare Career College purpose is to ensure the employability of its graduates by providing an education designed to instill the knowledge, skills and ethical values demanded by our evolving global society.

PROGRAMS OF STUDY

NURSING DEPARTMENT

The nursing department at Garvin Healthcare Career College was founded on the principle of fulfilling employer’s needs. The college began its Certified Nurse Assistant as a direct response to the request of employers. The nursing department aims to provide students with the opportunity to enter the ever growing health care field as a skilled entry-level employee, with room for advancement within the field, with the optional specialized training.  The members of the nursing department’s faculty are at minimum licensed as vocational nurse, possesses a Director of Staff Development Certificate and are required to have experience in the healthcare environment their students will be employed in. Faculty for the Continuing Education for Licensed Vocational and Registered Nurses program will be at minimum licensed as a Registered Nurse. Students are encouraged to start their careers as CNA’s and continue their education to advance within the field.

The nursing department encompasses programs designed to lead to employment in the health care, allied health, nursing and medical fields. Garvin Healthcare Career College strives to provide its Students with the most current and accurate training available. The college will continue to add programs to its course offerings as industries adapt to the changing business environment. 

The following Programs of Study are offered by the nursing department:

Certified Nurse Assistant

Certified Home Health Aide

Restorative Nurse Assistant

Continuing Education for Certified Nurse Assistants