doing the work of a CNA at a lesser pay - Page 4

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  1. Jan 29 by
    Yes, they give you a number in my state too, and it expires every two years. But that does not mean it is a license. You are certified to have initially gotten the training and later maintained the skills that a CNA has.

    You are not licensed to do anything. It is possible to get those jobs legally without that certification. Someone with years of experience could probably get past HR without the certification. The certification makes it easier and cheaper for employers to hire nurse aides.
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  2. Jan 29 by
    Quote from adoRNo2015
    OMG! We do have a license under our certifation as as CNA. Unless it is different in Florida where we do have a certification as a CNA and that has a license number. Certifications you don't renew every year, licenses you do. CNA License would renew every 2 years.
    OMG! No you don't! I'm telling you, there's no such thing as a "CNA license".
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  3. Jan 29 by
    I told OP in a different thread about the differences. CNAs are not licensed, we are certified. There are no legalities involved , no boards to pass. Just a competency exam.

    "No day but today"
  4. Jan 30 by
    Stupid question: What's the difference between a PCT and a CNA? I'm curious about their role responsibilities. I know you have to go to a training program and get certified as a CNA, but what about a PCT?

    As for job demands, is there an advantage for one over the other?

    Any info will help - thanks!
  5. Jan 30 by
    Quote from Ocarina
    Stupid question: What's the difference between a PCT and a CNA? I'm curious about their role responsibilities. I know you have to go to a training program and get certified as a CNA, but what about a PCT?

    As for job demands, is there an advantage for one over the other?

    Any info will help - thanks!
    At the hospitals in my area, there is no difference in scope. They are all called PCA's at the hospital I work at.

    In some places CNAs are CNAs, and PCTs are CNAs with additional training in phlebotomy and EKG. There is a program for this at a local technical college.