About CNA Training Classes in Milwaukee, WI
According to the Nursing Assistant Guide, a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is a person who works in health care and provides assistance to patients. Furthermore, a CNA often works under the supervision of either a Registered Nurse (RN) or a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to assist in patient care. However, medical liability laws prevent CNAs from performing certain procedures.
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Background
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The Nursing Assistant guide claims that depending on state-by-state guidelines, a CNA is also known as a Nursing Assistant (NA) a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) or a State Tested Nurse Aid (STNA).
Requirements
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The basic requirements to apply for a CNA license in Wisconsin requires a potential CNA applicant to be at least 18 years of age and be able to pass a criminal background check before enrollment into a class. According to Education Portal, Wisconsin's largest schools for CNA classes are the Milwaukee and Madison Area Technical Colleges. These programs typically are comprised of a single three-credit course that prepares students to become CNAs through examination with the Wisconsin Nurse Aid Registry.
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Applying for CNA Classes in Milwaukee
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There are at least seven locations in Milwaukee that provide training classes for a CNA license. (See Resources.) A CNA applicant must decide whether to enroll in a training program that will hire the applicant as soon as she is licensed or enlist in a training program that will allow the recipient of the CNA license to choose her own employer. The Milwaukee Area Technical College asks students to demonstrate proficiency in the following areas: demonstrate a proficiency in Spanish (for bi-lingual certification program only); pass a course placement assessment; pass a medical examination; and comply with the Wisconsin Caregiver Law.
Education and Training
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According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, CNA education courses cover body mechanics, nutrition, anatomy and physiology, infection control, communication skills, and resident rights. Furthermore, personal care skills, such as how to help patients bathe, eat, and groom themselves, also are taught.
Career and Salary Information
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The Occupational Outlook Handbook states that CNAs accounted for 1.5 million jobs in 2008. Demand for new CNAs in the field is expected. In fact, job growth from 2008 to 2018 is expected to rise by 18 percent. Furthermore, median wages as of 2008 were $11.46 per hour. While salary information for Wisconsin specifically was not available, the Milwaukee Area Technical College states that CNAs licensed in Wisconsin have several opportunities for professional growth and development in the area of nursing aides, home health care professionals and patient care assistance.
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