Becoming A CNA In Alabama

What is Involved in Completing CNA Training in Alabama?

Enrollment and Completion of CNA Classes in Alabama

Step 1:

Find an approved program in your state:

There are a few prerequisites that you need to meet prior to enrolling for CNA classes. Due to the nature of a nurse aide’s work, you will need to have a clean criminal record, particularly concerning any sort of chemical or substance abuse issue.  You will need to have a high school diploma or a GED to be considered as a candidate for any program.   Futhermore, be prepared to take a physical exam, to shows that you are physically capable of performing this job.   This job can be physically intensive, so it is important that you understand your bodies limits and its ability to lift and move patients.

Step 2:

To qualify to sit for the state licensing exam, your program needs to provide you with a total 120 hours of training. Forty of these need to take place in a practical environment performing clinical procedures. The majority of programs that provide nurse aide training can be completed in six to eigtht weeks. Courses that you will be attending will cover topics such as CPR certification, basic medical terminology, the signs of aging, recognizing changes in patient status, and the process of caring for all the day-to-day needs of patients in your charge.

CNA Testing Procedures and Applying for CNA Certification in Alabama

Step 1:

Your CNA certification in Alabama will be awarded to you after you successfully pass the exam.  This must be done within 2 years of the class completion.  You should start by filling out an application through the NACES website. They will ask you to provide them with confirmation of  your identity and documentation of your CNA training completion. If you are being sponsored by a current employer, you should provide that information at the time of testing, as well.  The exam will test your competency level in 2 areas. The first portion of the exam is a written examination and the second will be an assessment of your ability to perform care skills proficiently. The written section is graded by computer and the skill section is graded by your proctor.

Step 2:

The Written Examination and oral examination each are comprised of 60 questions and are conducted via the NNAACP.   There will also be a skills portion of the testing that will be performed by your proctor.   For additional information regarding this testing process visit the NNAAP FAQS page.

Step 3:

Once you complete your cna training and pass the nurse aide exam, you will be ready to explore your job options within the state of Alabama.    You can Check to make sure that you are  included in the Alabama Nurse Aide Registry by checking  here.

Know that employers in this field can easily verify your certification by visiting the above page, so keep your license current by renewing every two years.

Apply for a job by creating a resume profile in our job database.   We try to provide as many job opportunities to our CNA community as we possibly can.  Fill out a profile here.

Step 4:

Don’t stop your education here!!  It may very well be in your best interest to continue on to become a Registered Nurse or LVN.  Check out what options are available to you in your state to improve your education by visiting our Registered Nurse and LVN education page.

For additional information visit:

Alabama Certified Nurse Aide Registry

The RSA Tower
Suite 600
201 Monroe Street
Montgomery, AL 36104
Phone: (334) 206-5169

https://ph.state.al.us/NurseAideRegistry/%28S%28ufo0kk55n4ihe245moqpkw55%29%29/Default.aspx

http://www.adph.org/