About CNA Training in Delaware
To become a certified nursing assistant in Delaware, you must take classes in subjects such as anatomy, physiology and medical terminology, as well as learning to deal with the mental, physical and emotional states of residents. You’ll also learn CPR and how to perform the Heimlich maneuver.
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Identification
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If you’re interested in working as a certified nursing assistant in Delaware, you must meet CNA requirements, according to the laws and regulations of Delaware. "After successfully completing these requirements, your name will be placed on the CNA Registry, which employers must use when hiring a CNA," according to the Delaware Health and Social Services.
Training
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Before becoming a CNA in Delaware, you must graduate from a state-approved CNA training course, which is administered by the Division of Long Term Care Residents Protection. “Coursework consists of 75 hours of classroom instruction, and 75 hours of clinical experience,” according to CNATips.com. You are supervised during clinical training by a registered nurse, and a licensed nurse supervises you if you are performing a task that hasn’t been demonstrated or evaluated.
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Skilled Nursing/Assisted Living
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If you’re hired as an employee in a skilled nursing or intermediate care facility, in addition to the 150 hours that you’ve already completed, you are required to undergo at least 80 hours of orientation, and 40 of these hours must be clinical. “Employment in an assisted living facility requires that you undergo at least 64 additional hours of orientation, with 24 hours as clinical,” according to Delcode.Delaware.gov.
Temp Agency
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If you’re working as a CNA for a temporary agency in Delaware, and you’re placed in a facility in which you haven’t worked for the past six months, you’ll have at least two hours of orientation before you work your first shift. Because you’re undergoing orientation, you will not be considered a facility employee until you are fully hired.
Advanced Training
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If you’re already employed as a CNA in Delaware, and have three years of experience, you are eligible to take the Senior Certified Nursing Assistant course. This course not only gives you the opportunity to gain knowledge and improve your skills, but you’ll also have the potential to earn a higher salary. Qualifying as a senior certified nursing assistant requires that you also complete a 50 hour special educational program.
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