CNA/PCA

[Jillian01520]

There are alot of jobs at local hospitals here for PCA's, is a CNA qualified for that position? Is it the same thing?

[mochabean]

At my hospital, you need a year's experience as a NA to be a PCT. However, as a new NA I can still go through PCT training. The only difference between the two that I know of is that PCTs draw blood and change dressings.

[PEBBLES1]

In my state, they are the same.

[pagandeva2000, LPN]

Some hospitals may require that you be a CNA, but will give the additional training to become a PCA. Taking two additional courses, EKG and phlebotomy can take care of that if they want you to come in the door with these skills.