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Oregon Care Institute

Embark on a fulfilling healthcare journey with Oregon Care Institute. Our training programs empower individuals, fostering skills and confidence for meaningful careers.

Join us in shaping the future of healthcare.

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Course Requirements

  • Must be 18 years of age.
  • Language proficiency: Must be proficient in English to effectively communicate with residents and healthcare team members. Oregon State Board of Nursing certification test is only offered in the English language at a 6th grade level.
  • The Oregon State Board of Nursing required course hours are mandatory

Free Nursing Assistant Training

  • In person training four days per week
  • Classroom/lab is a total of ten 7 ½ -hour days
  • Clinical placement is a total of five 8-hour days
  • Two certification testing preparation days
  • Onsite Oregon State Board of Nursing certification testing
  • Detailed schedule provided at application

Job placement support

  • Employment opportunities are available with one of our Sapphire locations upon successful completion of the course.
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Empower Your Future with Oregon Care Institute’s Training

Oregon Care Institute’s nursing aid training program offers a comprehensive curriculum to prepare individuals for rewarding careers in healthcare. With hands-on learning, ethical guidance, and a focus on diverse skills, our program ensures graduates are equipped to provide exceptional care and contribute positively to the dynamic healthcare landscape.

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Meet Our Team

Meet our dedicated team at Oregon Care Institute, where passion for healthcare meets expertise. Committed to nurturing the next generation of healthcare professionals, our diverse team brings compassion, experience, and a shared dedication to excellence in education and patient care.

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Paula Love

Paula Love is a Program Director with over three decades of experience in the nursing field. Starting as a caregiver in 1989, they became a Registered Nurse (RN) in 2003, earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) in 2013, and most recently, completed a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with a focus in Nursing Informatics in 2023.

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Her career journey has led her to the role of Senior Clinical Operations Specialist with Sapphire Health Services and the Program Director for Oregon Care Institute’s Nursing Assistant Training program, where she applies her expertise in clinical operations and informatics to improve patient care and healthcare processes.
When not working, Paula enjoys attending concerts and has a deep love for music.
Patty Winter

Patty Winter

Patty’s career in healthcare began at age 19 as a nursing assistant in Long term care. This sparked her career in nursing, first as an LPN, and later, in 1990, as a registered nurse. Patty worked as a bedside nurse for a few years before discovering her passion and teaching.

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While working in hospice for over 12 years, she graduated from Metta Institute as an end of life practitioner and began creating and teaching workshops in various communities.

By 2008 she was a self-employed instructor writing curriculums and teaching classes on basic nursing, enhanced care skills, end of life care and grief as a part of the Oregon Homecare Commission, Providence Compassion Team and Chalice of Repose Project. A family health crisis put and end to the traveling and teaching and In January of 2020 she began teaching Nursing Assistant classes. She has graduated over 150 people to date. Patty’s interests include time with family, traveling to Japan, and staying active.

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Viansa Damiano

Viansa Damiano, Student Affairs Coordinator at Oregon Care Institute, has a background in healthcare, public health, and nonprofit education. With five years of experience in healthcare as a Nursing Assistant and a bachelor’s degree in public health, she has developed a strong understanding of the medical field and the unique needs of those entering it.

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Now in her role as Student Affairs Coordinator, Viansa is dedicated to assisting future medical professionals succeed and thrive in their careers. 

Outside of work Viansa loves being outdoors, biking, paddleboarding, reading, and spending time with her animals.

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