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i went through tech school while in highschool for mine. But i have heard that some hospitals, nursing homes, and community colleges offer a 6 week course to become certified. Call around and ask if they could send you any literature on what is offered, that will usually include the time length of the program.:nuke: Good Luck!
I got mine while I was in high school as well through a community college so it took the whole semester since it was worked into my regular class schedule.
I think many CC have 6 week programs, maybe a bit longer depending on clinical set-ups and what not. I would just call around as suggested above and get info... generally they're more than helpful.
I am taking a 2 week course here where I live in June. I will go full time Monday through Friday for 2 weeks. The clinicals are on Fridays.
You might want to check with your local Board of Nursing. They may have some recommendations on programs that they approve. Its always a good idea to check to make sure that the program is approved so you don't waste your money on a program that won't be accepted.
I also asked some CNAs that I know locally where they went for classes to get their certification.
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How does one go about becoming a CNA? I am a senior in high school (14 days left! woohoo!) and if I could get certified over the summer, that would be perfect...but I know NOTHING about nursing....do you take classes at a technical scool or what? How long will it take before I can become a certified nursing assistant?