What is a CNA?
CNA stands for Certified Nursing Assistant, Nurse Aide or Nurse’s Assistant. A CNA is a trained professional who serves as an assistant to Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and Registered Nurses (RNs).
A CNA assists LPNs and RNs with the basic care of patients. A CNA has direct and daily contact with patients and helps them with their daily activities. CNAs keep the nurses informed as to a patient’s behavior and condition.
Where do CNAs work?
CNAs may work in a variety of settings such as hospitals, nursing homes, and other facilities that offer long-term care. Duties and responsibilities may vary slightly among the different settings.
As a CNA, you can choose to work in many different work environments. Many CNAs opt to work in nursing homes, adult day care centers and patient’s homes, but the opportunities do not end there. CNAs also may choose to work in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, assisted living centers and mental health facilities as well. Additionally, CNA work schedules are typically flexible, enabling CNAs to work full or part-time, days, nights or weekends as desired.
What are advancement opportunities?
Many CNAs go on to become LPNs or RNs! It is entirely up to you and having the CNA certification certainly can help with getting accepted into nursing school. Your experience as a CNA will be invaluable in helping you decide if continuing your career as an LPN or RN is the right choice for you.
What background/training is required?
In most states, there are no strict licensing requirements to begin working as a CNA.
Florida requirements:
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must have a High School diploma or equivalent
- Must pass the FL State Licensing Exam
How long does it take to become a CNA?
A CNA Prep class can prepare you to become a CNA in a matter of weeks! Florida state law allows candidates to challenge the FL State Licensing Exam. The exam is offered frequently throughout each year.
CNATUTORPLUS conducts a CNA exam prep training class to prepare you for challenging the FL state CNA licensing exam. You will be well prepared to take and pass the exam as well as to work in all healthcare facilities.
Material covered will equip you to handle the written competency portion of the exam, and you will be given specific instruction on the requisite 21 skills required of all CNAs.
Our instructor has a varied background in healthcare and business and will assist you in preparing for the exam as well as for marketing and presenting yourself to potential employers. We also specialize in individual and small group tutoring for nursing school and the NCLEX exams should you decide to further your healthcare career as an LPN or RN.
Some topics covered in our CNATUTORPLUS CNA Prep Class:
- Roles and duties of a CNA
- Clinical skills
- Medical terms
- Anatomy and physiology basics
- CNA written exam review and study
- Resume creation
- CPR Certification
Resources provided for Continuing education:
- Alzheimer’s Certification
- 4-hour HIV/AIDS certification
- 1-hour OSHA bloodborne/airborne
- Medical record documentation and legal aspects
- Domestic violence
- 4-hour medication assistance
- Resident rights
- Cognitive impaired communication
- Medication error safety and prevention
- Infection control
- HIPPA
You will be fully prepared to serve as a qualified healthcare professional which includes exhibiting effective communication skills, deftly managing indirect care, and making professionalism a cornerstone of your interaction with and treatment of patients.
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