I am a junior in highschool and am planning to go to college to obtain an RN after graduation. I am interested in taking classes and getting a part time job as a CNA. I think this would be a wonderful opportunity where I'd get to learn alot about the body and nursing, gain experience and confidence, and be able to help people. I am not sure, however what the training entails and if hopitals and nursing homes would hire someone under 18, who has not yet received a highschool diploma. How extensive is the training program for CNA, and is it a possible part time job for someone in highschool? Also, where can I find a class, and what is the certification test like? I am homeschooled, so my hours are a bit more flexable than those of other highschoolers. I still, however can't be in a program or job that is full time or during the day. Thank you so much for your help!
I am a junior in highschool and am planning to go to college to obtain an RN after graduation. I am interested in taking classes and getting a part time job as a CNA. I think this would be a wonderful opportunity where I'd get to learn alot about the body and nursing, gain experience and confidence, and be able to help people. I am not sure, however what the training entails and if hopitals and nursing homes would hire someone under 18, who has not yet received a highschool diploma. How extensive is the training program for CNA, and is it a possible part time job for someone in highschool? Also, where can I find a class, and what is the certification test like? I am homeschooled, so my hours are a bit more flexable than those of other highschoolers. I still, however can't be in a program or job that is full time or during the day. Thank you so much for your help!
~Liz
I live in Ma and you only have to be 16 here. I am planing on going to the Red Cross for my CNA training. Check out there site maybe they offer training in your area. For my class it is about 800$.Good luck!!!
SaraO'Hara
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It depends on the practise laws in your state.
I'm in California, and the minimum age is sixteen; I started training 3 months before my 18th birthday and was certified a week before.
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