CNA Career Training
A licensed certified nursing assistant (CNA) works under the supervision of a registered nurse. She provides hands-on care to patients, which includes providing personal care, such as helping patients bathe and groom themselves. Nurse's assistants may also a monitor a patient's nutrition, assist them in eating or other duties as directed by the head nurse.
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Function
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A CNA strictly works under the direction of a registered nurse, providing personal patient care to patients in hospitals, extended care facilities and nursing homes. Most CNA's are required to be licensed and have on-the-job experience. Training covers a variety of topics.
Coursework
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When a person trains to be a certified nursing assistant, she learns to do everyday hygiene and grooming care for those unable to do so for themselves. Depending upon where she obtains training, courses cover nutrition, infection control, body mechanics, anatomy and physiology, resident rights and communication skills.
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Training
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It takes approximately six weeks to become a CNA. The training is offered in a variety of places including high schools, some nursing care facilities, community colleges and vocational schools.
Volunteer Training
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There are some programs where individuals may volunteer and become a CNA through a nursing home or hospital, without paying for classes. Others may have to pay for classes when obtaining a license through an vocational training facility.
Online Classes
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It is possible to take CNA classes online, however; it's important to make sure the classes are accredited. It's best for individuals to start by checking with state requirements, as each state's schooling and licensing varies.
NLNA
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Individuals must also make sure the online classes are accredited by the National League for Nursing Accredited Commission, as this will allow a person to transfer to other programs in order to move to a higher position.
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