These are the things you have to do to become a Certified Nursing Assistant:
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1. Get a high school diploma or a GED.
2. . Complete the six to twelve week program for CNA education offered in most states.
3. Contact state aid registry or licensing program.
4. Pay for the training class. The costs vary from $300 to $600 for a program. Financial aid is often available.
5.. Send resumes to home helath agencies in the area. Home health is often the primary employer for CNA’s.
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To become a Certified Nursing Assistant you must undergo at least 75 hours of training under supervision from a Registered Nurse and obtain certification which varies from state to state.

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"n the United States, individual states set the standards for approved training courses. Most training programs require at least seventy-five hours of classroom experience along with sixteen to twenty hours of clinical training under the supervision of an LPN or RN. Once the requirements of the training program are met, the nursing assistant candidate can begin the process of obtaining certification.

Before employment as a certified nursing assistant can take place, the candidate must comply with the certification process that is mandated for the jurisdiction. This may involve a written exam alone, or be combined with additional supervised training in a healthcare facility. In some countries, the exact process for the certification depends on the environment where the nursing assistant plans on applying for employment. For example, the assistant may follow one certification track in order to be certified for a job in a nursing home, while the assistant who plans on making a career working in a hospital will follow a different track.

Even after certification, many jurisdictions require that the certified nursing assistant complete a minimum number of hours of training on an annual basis. This additional training helps to ensure that the certified nursing assistant remains well-versed in procedures and techniques that will make it possible to provide the highest level of efficient care to patients. Providing proof of this continuing education is sometimes necessary to renew certification."

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