cna class info plz...

[teysmith]

Hello, I am planning to start CNA classes As soon as they are available. They are offering cna classes at a technical school her for $590 and at the local community college for $350. Before, I was worried that the classes offered at the community college would offer less, seeing that the price is way cheaper. I posted a thread and someone said that doesn't mean anything... anyone agrees with that? And also I found out today that the community college classes are shorter also(8wks). I am worried because I do want to take the cheaper classes but I would rather get all that I can receive from these classes. I don't want to lack anything less than what another class would have offered. Can anyone tell me if there may be a difference in the two? And also Can someone please Tell me exactly how these programs usually work. I know that there is first the classes then the clinical, and then the certification test, I guess... I want to know the whole process that I will have to go through. Can someone help!?

[care_baer]

Just because the class is short in weeks doesn't mean it's any shorter in days spent. (one might be 3 days a week, and one might be 4). If I were you I'd ask how long the clinicals were at each place. That's more valuable than anything you read out of a book. In my state technical schools are more expensive, and are lower rated than community colleges. Alot of the technical school grads have a hard time finding jobs, so look into which school is more reputable.

[CandAmommy]

I agree with the above poster. Also, it depends on your state on how to go about your certification exam/skills test.

[adorblepuppy]

To be honest either way you are going to get certified and that is the most important part. Like someone else said most of what you learn will be in clinicals and after you get into the actual working environment.