~California CNA Training facilities~

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I've read people are asking about CNA classes in particular areas of California and I've posted this link several times in the past 6 weeks. Would it be possible for us to have a sticky for a list of approved CNA courses in particular states? If so, here's one for California. Thanks

http://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/ct/rp/cna.asp

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If the program you're in doesn't show up in the list. Is this bad?

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I'm unsure because I know there are some CNA courses that are offered through the community college level and they're not on the list. There are tons offered through Santa Clara County community colleges and and my school was one of them. I was able to get certified as a CNA and I did the exam through Red Cross. The Red Cross offers training too, and I didn't see them on the list.

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ok thanks

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Specializes in LTC, ALF.

In Oregon go to the website,

http://www.oregon.gov/OSBN/pdfs/CNA_CMAprograms.pdf

This list includes all programs that are approved by the Oregon Board of Nursing. However, there are LTC's that provide training that I have not found on this list, BUT these facilities require the approved Oregon State Board of Nursing CNA Exam to be passed. These facilities include Prestige Care and Marquis Care. I'm sure there are others that I don't know about!

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if you live near reseda Jewish home for the aging offers the CNA course they pay you while your in school and they give you a job after and is approved by the board

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I would like to state that if the program you're in doesn't show up on the list, it is absolutely nothing to be concerned about. I went to Kash Career College (a vocational school in Sacramento) and was certified as a Nursing Assistant on June 16th, 2010. I didn't honestly believe it was a "real" school (even up until I was ready to take my test at the American Red Cross, to be perfectly honest) but it absolutely was. I think if there's any question as to the validity of a school or program you're in, the best route to go would be to contact the organization you will be testing through and ask them before it gets too far and you find yourself $X in debt and a wasted X amount of time.

Also, a very good site to look at as far as CNA training and otherwise would be:

CNA Courses in California | Nurse Aide Training Programs CA

The site includes more than just CNA classes available in California, by the way.

Hope this helps.

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I'm hoping to get into the CNA program at Sierra college in Rocklin Ca. Anyone attended?

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This link shows all of the schools that are accredited in the State of California. If you do not attend any of these providers, then you are not eligible for the state exam.

The one that someone mentioned earlier with Kash, that is on this list that I just posted, just not the ROP list that is posted earlier.

http://www.cdph.ca.gov/services/training/Documents/CNATrainingPrograms.pdf

Hope this helps! I just moved from Rocklin to Roseville, CA, and most places have a year or so waiting list and prerequisite that are extreme. However, with SacMed I got in within a day (as long as you have the TB test and doctors phsyical) and they have 21 day courses for CNA. I'm told that a lot of students from this school are given high ratings in comparison to others that have gone to community colleges.

My question, for the person that went to Kash, how did you find placement afterwards? It seems that most places want someone with 6 months on the job.

I am starting my CNA course on Monday and I'm scanning all links for any advice! My goal is to continue on to LVN/LPN and then maybe on to RN. I'm just kicking myself for not doing this sooner.

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I'm looking for a shorter CNA training/course than the Coastline ROP. I'm in Orange County. Does anyone know of a program around here that is shorter than 4 months? Thanks!

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My question, for the person that went to Kash, how did you find placement afterwards? It seems that most places want someone with 6 months on the job.

It is extremely difficult to get a call back without that experience (catch-22 anyone?). I got placement in an in-home caregiving agency. I'm not getting as many hours as I would like currently, but it is the only organization that will waive the experience requirement for a CNA cert. that I have been able to find. For the hours I do have, the pay is phenomenal, I just can't expect full-time work. Also, it gives me time to volunteer in the E.R. at a hospital and expand my current search for jobs to include places that don't show up on google searches.

On a side note, I heard that some mental health facilities will take new grad CNAs. I'm not sure if this is the case universally, but it pays very well and I believe qualifies under acute care experience for other places like hospitals and correctional facilities that will stop your application process and reject you at the "months of acute care experience" checkbox. I've also heard that these facilities were a nightmare to work in though, so keep that in mind.

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@meggiemarie:

I'm not sure about the lengths of other programs, but mine was about 2 months. I will say that what you need to consider would be whether or not the site gets their clinical hours. I'm not certain if it's as big of an issue there, but in Sacramento a ton of schools aren't getting their clinical hours on time, which makes the course run 2-3x as long. I think 4 months at ROP (as I'm pretty sure they get their clinical hours without fail) would be better than a 2 month program that has you wait an extra 4 to get your clinicals...

I hope this helps, and I'll try to check on threads I post in more often!

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How is it being a male in the nursing field? I'm will be attending Nightingale in San Leandro in October for CNA.

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