Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Classes & CNA Training Programs
In accordance with the federal Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 (OBRA-87), the Alabama Department of Public Health requires nurse aide candidates to complete an approved CNA training program and pass the state competency exam to work legally in a healthcare setting.… Read the rest
Certified Nursing Assistants have an important role as part of the nursing care team. Short-term CNA classes provide one the fastest means of preparing for employment in healthcare. Nursing assistant students acquire basic nursing skills and learn the concepts of patient care in a few short weeks – less time that it takes to become a licensed practical nurse or registered nurse.… Read the rest
There’s a lot of interest in the profession of nurse assisting right now, which is good because demand currently exceeds supply. Nursing assistant training programs are cropping up across Alabama to prepare would-be CNAs for this most important role. There are approximately 22,800 CNAs employed in Alabama, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.… Read the rest
Certified nursing assistants work under the supervision of a registered nurse. They provide direct care services and maintain patients’ comfort. Their general duties include assisting patients with the activities of daily living and grooming, bathing, and feeding. They also perform routine tasks, such as checking vital signs, changing bed linens, setting up medical equipment, answering call lights, and reporting changes in the patients’ condition.… Read the rest
Nursing Assistants work in hospitals, long-term care facilities, nursing homes, and other medical facilities, assisting patients with the activities of daily living under the supervision of a licensed nurse. According to the 2014 Occupational Outlook Handbook, employment of nursing aides will grow by 19 percent through the year 2018 – faster than the average for all occupations.… Read the rest
Certified Nurse Assistants play an important role in the world of health. There are more than 1.5 million practicing nurse assistants in the United States. They work in hospitals, clinics, home health care, and long-term care facilities caring for others who cannot care for themselves.… Read the rest