CNA training online??

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Hi, Im new here so Im sorry in advance if this topic has already been discussed. What do you think about online cna programs? Seems fishy to me, I mean wouldn't you need to learn these skills in person? I was looking at 4yourcna.com just now...any thoughts? Has anyone done it?

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I don't really know how that would work since you need clinical hours. I think an actual class is the way to go...you need that clinical hands on work.

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I've never heard of anyone who came from one of those. I don't know what state you're from, but most of them have a set amount of clinical hours and classroom hours. I don't know how an online class would keep track of classroom hours since it's self-paced. Clinical hours are hard to do on your own. It really doesn't take that long to do a CNA no matter where you go.

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Many jobs do not accept online CNA certificates. I have seen job ads that specifically say, "No online courses accepted." A huge portion of the training is skills, and you absolutely need to see them demonstrated, and then physically practice them. Plus you need an externship for the clinical portion. An online class would be good if you already took a CNA course years ago and wanted to refresh your skills. You are better off with a classroom experience. CNA courses are relatively short and available weekends, nights etc. Good luck :)

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Yeah, thats what I was thinking. I have no intention of taking the classes online, I was more wondering how it could be possible that they even offer it

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I always wonder too about some of these online classes/diplomas. Like veterinary tech, dental assisting, even nursing is offered. I don't actually know anyone who goes to school 100% online, but obviously people must since there are TV commercials all the time advertising. Hmm...

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