Educational Services
Knowledge is Power
NGHS is a leader among hospitals in our outreach efforts to students who are considering a career in healthcare. NGHS offers many on-site training programs, scholarship programs for hard-to-fill positions, tuition reimbursement for many classes and flexible work scheduling. NGHS is dedicated to ensuring that our employees are well-trained and receive the support they need to meet their career goals.
Be Empowered with On-the-Job Training Programs
NGHS offers to its employees training and skill development through:
- Nursing Assistant
- Nurse Extern Program
- Nursing Re-Entry
- Patient Care Techs
- Unit Secretary
- Unit Assistants
Plus, training is available for many other patient care and patient assistant positions as well as non-clinical area positions, such as: patient registrars, switchboard operators, accounting clerks, filing clerks, communications and graphic design internships and more.
Stay a Step Ahead with Ongoing Training from NGHS University
- Advanced life support training
- Management training for supervisors
- Preceptor, mentoring, internship and externships
- Medical terminology training for office and other non-clinical employees
- Computer training including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
Additional Educational Services:
- PROJECT SEARCH program and youth apprentice program with local high schools
- CME conferences for physicians
- A Health Sciences Library and Resource Center
- Over 145 clinical affiliations with colleges throughout the area
- In-house educational credits to our employees, including:
- ECCO program is for critical care staff
- Nursing continuing education contact hours through Georgia Nurses Association
- Trauma Nurse Certification (TNCC)
- NICU courses
- BLS, ACLS and PALS courses
- In-house e-learning allowing employees to maintain and access education
credits via internet connection


