how & where do i obtain cna certification

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hi everyone im new on this site. Im a prenursing college student and recently i been thinking of getting certified to be a nursing assistant. But i havent been able to come up with decent info on cna certification programs or any nursing homes that sponsor it. I really do not have any money to pay for it myself . Also i didnt find any schools in the philadelphia area. Can some one please help me or offer some advice? i have no idea what to do now? thanks

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One of the things that our college had built in was after your first semester of nursing program you were given a cna certificate, but there was a test to take. The high school here is also doing a cna class for those interested of course this is Idaho. I guess maybe your best bet may be to talk to the nursing homes, maybe the hospital, or other cnas.

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In GA we have the Hope Grant that will pay for certificate and Diploma programs. I'm taking my CNA course through my local Community College. Google - CNA traning in your state. A millon thing will probably pop up. I have also found that some of the hospital's will offer PCT training.

Best of luck:balloons:

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hi karen . . . usually after you successfully complete your first semester of nursing school the nursing director can send for a nursing assistant certification for you. i would talk to your nursing instructors. if they don't offer that were you attend then they probably will know where you can go and take the course. also, most hospitals do offer the class free of charge . . . hey! they even give you a job!!!!!!! happy nursing and best of luck to you in school.:)

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Have you tried calling the Red Cross or a local community college? I live in the western part of the state and we have tons of programs for CNAs. How about a local votech school? Have you checked the PA thread...I think someone else in your area asked about this.

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Some nursing homes offer CNA trainig and will pay you once you start your student hours working there. Try calling a few in your area and asking for info.

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Check with your local community college. They usually have a CNA program and can give you information when the classtime starts. Good Luck!!!

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Many local nursing homes offer classes and pay you while you attend, they expect a year of employment from you in return but dont require it. This is western Pennsylvania.

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I looked it up, and I think 800 852 0518 is the number of the Pa. nursing assistant registry. Maybe they will have some answers. :)

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In GA we have the Hope Grant that will pay for certificate and Diploma programs. I'm taking my CNA course through my local Community College. Google - CNA traning in your state. A millon thing will probably pop up. I have also found that some of the hospital's will offer PCT training.

Best of luck:balloons:

what is "cna"?

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what is "cna"?

Certified Nursing Assistant

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Specializes in med/surg, telemetry, IV therapy, mgmt.

the cna or nurse aide registry for pennsylvania is maintained by the pennsylvania department of health. you can find information about it here at this web site

http://www.dsf.health.state.pa.us/health/cwp/view.asp?a=188&q=200721&healthrnavrad2cb13=|#

you will be able to access on line a booklet on how to become a cna in pennsylvania at this website. this page gives you the address and phone number of the office to get a list of the approved cna training programs in the state http://www.dsf.health.state.pa.us/health/cwp/view.asp?a=188&q=200679&pm=1

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