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Patient Care Specialist Program (PCS)
Patient Care Technician Program (PCT)
Nurse Aide / Assistant Program (CNA)
History – A Legacy of Training New York City’s Healthcare Workforce
New Age Training (NAT) has played a leading role in shaping New York City’s allied health and nursing support workforce. From the very beginning, we’ve continuously responded to the evolving needs of employers, healthcare providers, corporate partners, and students by earning their trust through collaboration, adaptability, and results.
1998 – NAT officially launched under its current name. Before that, during the early 1990s, we operated as Perfect Knowledge, offering Information Technology (IT) training in Project Development, Business Management, and Oracle.
2001 – NAT earned licensure from the New York State Education Department (NYSED) as an official training provider in New York State.
2005 – Building on that foundation, we achieved national accreditation through the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET)—a milestone that reinforced our commitment to high-quality, accountable education.
2007 – Shortly after, we launched our first healthcare training program, Nurse Aide (CNA), while based on 8th Avenue. The program quickly became our most in-demand offering, especially after gaining approval to accept Workforce1 and ACCES-VR (VESID) vouchers.
2009 – To meet the growing demand for Patient Care Technicians (PCTs), NAT introduced the Nurse Aide Advanced hybrid program, combining CNA and PCT training with all required certifications.
2010 – Expanding our focus on allied health careers, we added the Medical Assistant (MA) program to our offerings.
2016 – Continuing our momentum, we launched the Clinical Medical Assistant (CMA) and Patient Care Specialist (PCS) programs, providing students with broader pathways into the healthcare field.
2017 – Finally, we introduced the Home Health Aide (HHA) and Dialysis Technician (DT) programs, rounding out a diverse and career-driven catalog of healthcare training options.
Mission and Values
The mission of New Age Training is to instruct interested individuals so that they may develop all of the necessary skills and tools to pursue careers in the medical field. As an independent, coeducational institution of specialized higher learning, New Age Training is dedicated to providing quality educational and training opportunities to those individuals seeking the knowledge and skills necessary to obtain entry-level employment in allied health or related professions or become further credentialed to advance their career, and to equip graduates with skill-specific expertise, a firm academic foundation and the professional standards required to gain a competitive edge in the workforce.
New Age Training offers a variety of courses for individuals looking to further their professional skills. Whether you are a beginner or are already trained in the field, New Age Training can help you become certified and working in the industry desired.
New Age Training Staff Goals
To support the school’s mission, the faculty and staff are committed:
- To provide programs of study that are educationally sound, up-to-date, of high quality and demonstrably effective to prepare our graduates for the current job market.
- To maintain a clear and consistent admissions process that accurately represents the institution while producing enough enrollments to sustain the institution’s financial stability.
- To ensure proper and ethical administration of all financial aspects of the institution.
- To establish and maintain effective and constructive long-lasting employer relationships or networks that will result in achieving externship and employment placement goals. This will ultimately ensure the success of our students and graduates.
- To provide effective student services that recognize individual differences and to ensure successful student retention, graduation, and employability where applicable.
Licensing & Accreditation
New Age Training holds official licensure from the New York State Education Department (NYSED), Bureau of Proprietary School Supervision (BPSS).
We also proudly maintain national accreditation through the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training (ACCET)—a trusted authority in continuing education.
Memberships and Affiliations
As an associate member of the Coalition of New York State Career Schools, New Age Training actively participates in advancing career education standards across New York State.
Our campus also serves as an Approved Regional Testing Site for several leading credentialing agencies, including:
- NYS CNA Certification Exam
- National Healthcare Association (NHA)
- National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
In addition, we proudly partner with the American Medical Technologists (AMT) certification agency. Through this official affiliation, we support students pursuing AMT credentials to enhance their healthcare careers.
We are also authorized by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to train international students on M-1 visas and issue Form I-20 through the SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System) platform.
Holiday / School Closing
- New Year’s Days (Dec 31 & Jan 1)
- Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday
- President’s Birthday
- Passover Day
- Good Friday Day
- Memorial Day
- Juneteenth National Independence Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Rosh Hashana Day
- Yom Kippur Day
- Columbus Day
- Veterans Day
- Thanksgiving Days (Thurs & Fri)
- Christmas Day
Frequently Asked Questions
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Meet The Staff
Dominic Sheppard
Director
Mila Mirnik
President/CEO
Vlad Gubatyan
System Administrator
Kseniia Meshcheriakova
Sr Accountant
Johnny Soto
Registrar
Financial Aid:
Eusebio De Vera
Financial Advisor
Eva Ogirri
Financial Administrator
Admissions:
Mena Wahezi
Sr Admissions Counselor (Licensed Agent)
Evelyn Rozier
PDSO (assists International Students with M-1 Visa and I-20)
Jason McLeod
Admissions Counselor (Licensed Agent)
Dominic Sheppard
Sr. Admissions Counselor (Licensed Agent)
Education:
Howard Callman
Program Coordinator
Instructors:
Guillermina Pineda
Instructor
Lyndon Thomas
Instructor
Margaret Guyah
Instructor
Halina Zanko, RN
Instructor
Mary Ellen Sivak
Instructor
Ian Surrey
Instructor
Howard Callman
Instructor
Yaser Alhelali
Instructor
Joan Dawidziak, RN
Instructor
Marjory Azor
Instructor
Khairul Abedin
Instructor
Student Services:
Johnny Soto
Retention Coordinator
Mila Mirnik
Externship Coordinator
Career Services:
Dominic Sheppard
Career Advisor
Front Desk:
