Begin a fulfilling career as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), where you’ll provide essential care and support to patients under the guidance of nursing staff. CNAs handle tasks like measuring vital signs, assisting with meals, and helping patients with bathing, dressing, and mobility. Each day brings the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in someone’s life. With additional training, you can also learn to dispense medications, opening the door to even more opportunities in healthcare.
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As a certified nursing assistant, you work in diverse settings like hospitals, nursing homes, and residential care facilities providing basic care and support to patients. Graduates may find jobs as:
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Ready to take the next step? Contact a Program Coordinator to learn about the next session.
To become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), you'll need to:
Register for HSC-168 as a Guest Student
Ready to re-enter the long-term care workforce? Prepare for the state competency exam by reviewing content and skills in this eight hour class.
After completing your CNA course, demonstrate your knowledge with a written/oral exam and a skills demonstration. You must pass both to earn your certification and be placed on the state registry.
Learn how to safety administer nonparenteral medications in licensed agencies and facilities.
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