Hello everyone! I'm a 19 year old male out of high school and am interested in becoming a CNA (To rn later on down the road). I read on here that many hospitals offer quicker courses (and cheap) to get you certified. I went to a few hospitals around here and none offered such a course/class. I was told to go to GCC (glendale community college, a nearby popular CC) by one of the hospital staff members. I then requested info and the lady said she had no info to give... but to call this number (she then handed me a number with a ladies name on it) and said she could answer more questions i had. I called 4 times within the last 2 days (and left messages) and I have gotten nothing...
I just wanna start school and be on my way in my career... Any sugestions? I really need to start work.
I ended up getting in contact with someone from the college. They told me I need to put my application in for the class in now, and the class starts January. 10 weeks / $1,000 They said basically all the class does is teach me what i need to know to pass the cert test downtown, is this true/normal?
Others can clarify, but IMO that's pricey for a CNA class. Yes, it'll probably teach you what you need to pass the class.
Pass the class? Do you mean pass the certification test or is there another class i don't know about (no sarcasm just clarifying:up:)
errr, sorry, yep, I meant test. It's too early in the morning
They will probably teach you body mechanics, pt care (feeding, bathing, etc), how to move pt's with walkers/canes, etc, I&O, vital signs, and more. These are the sort of things that are on the state test.
ChristineN, BSN, RN
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Others can clarify, but IMO that's pricey for a CNA class. Yes, it'll probably teach you what you need to pass the class.