by Brandy Lennmans
Start a new career in the medical field with certified nurse assistant programs. In a short period of time employment can be found as a CNA. This is a career that is predicted to be in demand through to the year 2018. Facilities offering long term care are where they are most needed. Home health aides are in demand as well with the expanding older population.
To work as a CNA requires patience, heavy lifting and the ability to draw people out. This is mostly a physical job but just as important are the mental and emotional aspects. A rapport needs to be established with each patient if possible, since they perform the most intimate care with a patient. They will help them dress, help them use restroom facilities, remove catheters, wash and comb their hair, feed them and much more.
Training can take six to twelve weeks. This is can be a quick step into a new career. The classes can be found at a community or vocational college and some hospitals offer the training. The program should also include clinical training. This is needed to give students the practice necessary to handle patients on their own. It may be good to go for the program that offers the most clinical hours.
In order to become certified, testing will have to be taken from the State Boards of Nursing. The board only accepts training from accredited schools. There may be a list of those local schools on their website. They will have other requirements as well and these vary by state. Contact the board directly to find out what they are. The exams are written, oral and practical. In the practical, the student will have to demonstrate some basic skills care.
Ask the perspective school if they have a career services office. It should do more than have resume writing workshops and teach a student how to interview. Ask if they have job postings and if employers are seeking the graduates of the school. Call local facilities and ask if they are familiar with the program and would they recommend it.
The salary in this field is good for such a small training period. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that most people working as a CNA make an average of $11.74 per hour. The top people earn an average of $15.97 per hour. The beginning pay wage may be about $8-$9 an hour, depending on where the person works.
Certified nurse assistant programs are on campus and online. The classes that are online offer a real convenience but the State Boards of Nursing will have to be contacted to see if they will accept training that was done online. For those who love helping others this is a great way to get started quickly.
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