CNA CLASSES

[teysmith]

hey, I recently got information from two different schools offering cna classes. On is at a technical high school, which offers it through their adult program. And the other Is at a community college, offering it through their continuing education program. Before I planned to go to the technical school, who's price is $590, but their classes are all filled, so I got info from the college which said their price was $350. I know that these prices does not include, book fees and testing fees, But the thing is, $350 is pretty darn cheap compared to $590.. So I was wondering if maybe there may be a reason for why one is cheaper? Does it possibly offer less? Anyone know why that could be?

[Muttlover]

You can ask the community college where you are tested and which agency issues your certification. I'm in NY so I was tested with Prometric, and , of course, certified thru NYS. The requirements needed are usually standard throughout the state(s) for certification. NY requires 120 hours of instruction and an internship. Ask both schools and good luck to you!

[cna to crna2b]

All that matters is that it is recognized by your state board of nursing. Wow that is a good deal it cost me almost $1000

[Girl Scout]

The CNA/PCA training at the local community college here is $600, and the technical institute is around the same, maybe a bit more expensive (I can't find the note I had it written on) but they seem to offer the exact same thing, just different setting. Perhaps there are some state or federal guidelines/regulations on tuition rates that the community college must follow, that the technical school, because it's more of a job skills training business, isn't bound to? Even if that's wrong, I bet it's in the ballpark. But I would like to know the real reason, too.