CNA Training Classes

By Lucinda Reynolds, RN
For many individuals, the road to a healthcare career starts with becoming a certified nursing assistant. CNAs are a very important part of the healthcare team, since they are the ones that are in the closest contact with patients. CNAs are known as the eyes and ears of the healthcare team. A well trained observant certified nursing assistant may actually save a few lives. If you are considering a career as a certified nursing assistant then you need to begin by choosing a good CNA school.

There are several things to look for in a CNA school. The following list can help you determine if the school you are considering is a good choice.

1. Accreditation

Accreditation is a process by which a school is evaluated. Accredited schools must meet specific guidelines and adhere to a higher standard of quality set forth by a governing body composed of peers. Accreditation is important because it is a good indicator of a quality education. You must attend an accredited school if you want to sit for the licensing exam. Read the rest of this entry »

Certified nursing assistants are an integral part of the healthcare team. A nursing assistant is often called the eyes and ears of the nurses and doctor because they spend so much time with the patients. They are the first ones to notice is something is not right. If you have ever thought about getting into the healthcare field you may want to start out as a certified nursing assistant. Read on to learn more about nurse aide training.

Nurse aide training classes will be interesting, and they may be challenging. You will learn the basics of anatomy and physiology. You will study the different parts of the human body and what these parts do. This class will teach you how disease and illness can affect the body and what to look for when caring for a patient. Read the rest of this entry »

According to 2011 data from PayScale.com, salaries for a certified nurse assistant (CNA) range from $18,000 to $35,000 or more, depending where you live and work. A starting hourly rate for a CNA is generally between $9 to $12 per hour. The longer you work in the field, the more you earn. CNAs with less than a year’s experience earn $9 to $11 per hour; CNAs with 10 years’ experience earn $10 to $13 per hour; CNA’s with 20 years or more of experience can earn $15 or more per hour.

CNAs work in hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living and mental health facilities, as well as private homes. The salary for a certified nurse assistant can vary depending on where he or she works and the type of care he or she provides. According to Indeed.com, the average salary of a CNA working at a correctional facility is Read the rest of this entry »

Certified nurse assistant training programs are available at institutions all over the country and world-wide. The Internet has created an option for professionals who are single parents or hold jobs to attend part of their training online, even though the preferred choice of most students is the traditional classroom setting. Certified Nurse Assistants (CNAs) have to be trained at an accredited institution and pass a CNA examination in order to be certified or licensed and be able to work in the medical field.

CNA training classes vary in length depending on the number of hours and schedule, and the entire training program can run 1½ to 4 months or longer depending on state CNA training requirements. Once you successfully pass the CNA exam, you can begin working in the medical field. Some CNA training programs allow you to work Read the rest of this entry »