CNA course in CA

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I am thinking of taking a cna course in CA. I also am looking into medical coding education. Some jobs I have researched for administration work suggest having a cna license. My concern about the cna class is I have a condition with my leg/back. I am able to walk/bend but am in pain and it limits me. My question is if you took cna course can you describe the training and what type of physical things you do such as do you have to lift someone,carry heavy items,etc? I know that if I did this course for a job I would be limited because I would not be able to work lifting people or would I do bathing because of bending etc but I was looking for the education for administrative or possibly working non medical in senior center,mental health,etc. Do you think this license would help me? Thank you for any advice.

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I am in progress on a CNA class and haven't begun clinicals yet. But, a physical is required and I believe we signed a form stating we can lift. On the first day, we were taught how to lift properly. I think this is a qualification for most, if not all, CNA jobs. HTH!

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CNAs are required to help ambulate, lift, reposition patients etc....I think in the brochure for the class I took it says you need to be able to lift 50lbs. And on the job I do a lot of lifting, bending etc. Probably want to stick with coding if all that is going to be an issue.

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