Studying nursing assisting means learning about how to care for patients, treat injuries, prevent illnesses and interact with worried family members. The most common career that uses this subject is certified nursing assistant or nurse’s aide.

After completing a bachelor’s degree, students have the option to earn a postgraduate diploma, which helps provide more in-depth knowledge in a particular concentration. Many students choose to complete this educational program in order to improve their job prospects or to specialize their workplace skill sets.