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Specializes in Psych, geri.

Ok, so Mom and I are both certified to teach CNAs and have started a company back in October. Tomorrow is the first time that we will have 'state' in to do the testing. Is there anything specific that you would like to have CNAs know/do when they come to your floor? We're open to suggestions! Thanks!

I am currently interested in doing the same thing here in the state I live in. Did you find the process difficult?

Specializes in Case Manager, LTC,Staff Dev/NAT Instr.

I work and do this for a local facility and would love to branch out on my own in my city its badly needed being the state cut funds from local community colleges...please respond on how to actually get started as an entrepreneur...thanks!

Specializes in Psych, geri.

Before starting EMS, my mother obtained her certification to teach CNAs and then began working for another company south of us. A year later, I obtained my certification. As the RN, I'm the program director (middle man between company and the state) which entails putting the program together so that it includes everything the state requires as well as lots of paper work. My mother is a LPN and is able to teach the classes since I work FT at a healthcare facility. It's been a rewarding journey! As I type, our 2nd class is in the building and we are completing their state testing so they can be licensed....so far...100% success rate!!!!!!! (I'm so proud of my mother...she truly is a great teacher!)

If you have detailed questions, please feel free to email me, I'd love to help out if I could as well as obtain support and ideas from others.

BellaDestiny

Specializes in Case Manager, LTC,Staff Dev/NAT Instr.
Before starting EMS, my mother obtained her certification to teach CNAs and then began working for another company south of us. A year later, I obtained my certification. As the RN, I'm the program director (middle man between company and the state) which entails putting the program together so that it includes everything the state requires as well as lots of paper work. My mother is a LPN and is able to teach the classes since I work FT at a healthcare facility. It's been a rewarding journey! As I type, our 2nd class is in the building and we are completing their state testing so they can be licensed....so far...100% success rate!!!!!!! (I'm so proud of my mother...she truly is a great teacher!)

If you have detailed questions, please feel free to email me, I'd love to help out if I could as well as obtain support and ideas from others.

BellaDestiny

Hey Bella I sent you an email...thanks~

Do u work for the company directly or are u an independent contractor? I would like to do something similar in NY.

Hi, what are the requirments for becoming a CNA instructor? Does it vary by state?

Specializes in Psych, geri.

For Indiana, we have to attend an instructor course which lasted about a day and a half. Once we received our certificates, we had to make sure the site was set up with everything that the state may use to test the students with (i.e. hosp bed, gowns, gloves, stethoscopes, restraints, etc.) then let the state know they can come and review the site. They then send a letter stating we were able to have classes. It was amazing...a lot of our supplies were donated by people and other companies (dentures from a local denture company.) We've been up and running since October and have had 1 class each month since. With the r.v. industries laying off people, it's a good time to start using the grant money. Next month, I'm heading to the QMA instructor seminar to be certified there. I can't wait! Let me know if there's anyone that needs help setting up there own company. I can share a little of what I know.

Thanks! How can we talk? I have a ton of questions.

Hello, I am in the process of starting a CNA course and would greatly appreciate your assistance. I was looking for your e-mail, but could not figure out how to access it. [email protected] is mine.

hope to hear from you soon

So many abbreviations. Is CNA certified nursing aide? It would be helpful for some of us if these things were spelt out.

Specializes in Education, FP, LNC, Forensics, ED, OB.
So many abbreviations. Is CNA certified nursing aide? It would be helpful for some of us if these things were spelt out.

CNA=Certified Nursing Assistant

Check out the Glossary of Nursing/Medical Degrees-Certifications & Allied Heath Certifications

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