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Oct 28, 2009 11:28 PM

Does a CNA need to have a good typing speed?


My typing speed is only 40 WPM, is that is slow or not? And my shorthand is sometimes 130-133 WPM, is this is good or still slow?

Overall, does being a CNA require us to have good typing speed and shorthand speed or it's not that necessary? If yes, is there a range that I must meet the requirement?

...also please share your typing speed/shorthand here if you don't mine!!!


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from topher-67
Old Oct 29, 2009, 10:50 AM

Default Re: Does a CNA need to have a good typing speed?
Not usually. It all depends on what type of facility you are working in at the time. Hospitals have computerized medical recording keeping (done by the nurses) and a lot of LTC's are still on paper.

I wouldn't worry about your typing speed anyway....IMO I think 40-45wpm is average.
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from elkpark
Old Oct 29, 2009, 02:44 PM

Default Re: Does a CNA need to have a good typing speed?
I've never heard of a CNA position that involved typing (beyond some limited documentation if the facility has computerized records) or shorthand. CNAs aren't doing secretarial duties.
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Old Oct 31, 2009, 05:35 PM

Default Re: Does a CNA need to have a good typing speed?
If you have to do any sort of electronic charting, 40 wpm should be fine. I work in a hospital that is just beginning to transition to electronic charting, and more than half of the nurses (RNs & LPNs) cannot type at all. This is not part of a typical CNA job, although I have seen postings for jobs at some hospitals for unit clerks which require both secretarial skills and a CNA.

I'm a secretary and a CNA and type 75-80 wpm. When I'm working as a CNA I don't type at all.
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Old Nov 03, 2009, 12:05 AM

Default Re: Does a CNA need to have a good typing speed?
Thanks all for your responses, now I know I didn't have to worry about it cos my typing speed is kinda slow compare to others.
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Old Nov 03, 2009, 07:41 PM

Default Re: Does a CNA need to have a good typing speed?
I've worked with many CNAs, and typing was never a part of any of their job descriptions. The duties of the typical CNA revolve around direct, hands-on patient care.
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