How to attain a CNA Certification
CNA Certification—How to Attain it and What It Can Be Used for
Certified nursing assistants (CNAs) are also called nursing aides. Registered nurses and other top medical staff directly supervise CNAs. CNAs respond to calls from patients needing assistance. CNAs will help with feeding, stripping down bedding, and helping patients with bathing and dressing. CNAs are trained to take vital signs, and deliver specimens. CNAs must observe the patient’s moods and mental conditions and give feedback to nursing staff. CNAs have a significant amount of contact with the patient, more so than other medical staff members do. CNAs can find jobs in hospitals, nursing care agencies, physician’s offices, and outpatient clinic.
CNAs can work 40-hour weeks or more because of the demand for 24-hour patient care. However, part-time schedules are also frequent because of the available hours. CNAs have a demanding job and find themselves on their feet for majority of their shift. CNAs must protect against injury and potential threat of getting airborne diseases. The responsibilities of a CNA may include unpopular tasks such as, removing soiled bedding and emptying bedpans. However, many task are rewarding, such as seeing a patient’s progress based on your care.
Most states require some training to become a CNA and can require up to 85 hours of training — after which, certification must be obtained. Obtain information for your states requirements via your state’s nurse’s registry or the department of health in your state may offer this information. Many
CNAs get their training in high school. Technical and vocational schools also offer a CNA program along with nursing facilities and the Red Cross. Courses in a CNA program may include anatomy and physiology, interpersonal skills, communication skills, patient rights and independence, infection control, and other basic nursing skills.
Median hourly wage in the United Stated for a CNA is approximately $11, however, that figure can change based on experience and region. The demand for CNAs is enormous. This is a great time to enter the health care field. If you are looking for job security and want to get your feet wet in the health care industry, CNA training my just be the avenue for you. This is one field that when they say ‘no experience necessary’ they mean it. There are however a few requirements that much be met before entering into an accredited program. All states require that you be at least 18 years of age. Depending on your state, a high school diploma or GED is also required.
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