CNA Training in Pittsburgh

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Hi,

I want to be a CNA, but I need to figure out the best way to go about it. CCAC offers a CNA training course, which is a little over $700. UPMC offers a free nursing assistant, but I think you're required to work a year. If you leave early, the free training turns into a loan you have to pay back. Has anyone had any experience with this? Am I right about the UPMC nursing assistant training? Are there any CNA's in Pittsburgh that can share their experience? Thanks.

A good place to start is here: http://www.upmc.com/careersatUPMC/Pages/default.aspx

To apply online. I don't know anything about the requirements as far as being an international student, but there is a form you can submit to talk to a recruiter. If you're eligible to work in the US, you should be fine.

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I thought 9-10 is average in our local nursing homes?

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Hi,

So, if I apply to the CNA positions online, they can offer me the training and the job? Or do I have to find training through another outlet?

Does the same go for PCTs?

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It depends where you apply. At UPMC it tends to vary: some positions NA/PCT positions require you to already have experience or have completed one semester of nursing school. Some units are so desperate for nursing assistants- they don't stay long- they'll hire you without experience and train you at no costs. CCAC also offers a nurse's aide training course. I'm not sure of the exact costs, but I know it's over $500.

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If there are any C.N.As in the pittsburgh and surrounding area interested in FT employment I have a position available. Please respond to me ASAP

Marla

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If there are any C.N.As in the pittsburgh and surrounding area interested in FT employment I have a position available. Please respond to me ASAP

Marla

Marla, I am not a CNA but worked as a Resident Care Aide for over a year & just completed my first year of Nursing school at Carlow. Would you happen to have any employment opportunities available to me? :o

Taylor

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Hi Taylor, can you call me at 724 869 2000 please?

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I'm also interested in a nursing aide or pta course. I applied at Forbes Hospital because they now offer a PCA program but they won't give me the time of day..not sure why since it's a pca trainee program and doesn't require any experience. I'm kinda bummed. =(

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hey i was looking to get a job at upmc for a pct or a cna and get trained how did u get a job there and how did u get trained for those positions?

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hey i was looking to get a job at upmc for a pct or a cna and get trained how did u get a job there and how did u get trained for those positions?

Go to UPMC's website and click on 'careers.' When you get to the careers page, register for an acccount and then you can upload a resume and apply for jobs. I was hired with no experience and I had six weeks of orientation.

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really? which upmc location hired u if u dont mind me asking cause st.margarets is closest to me and im pretty sure they arent willing to train but it doesnt hurt to try

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really? which upmc location hired u if u dont mind me asking cause st.margarets is closest to me and im pretty sure they arent willing to train but it doesnt hurt to try

Presbyterian. And your right, it wouldn't hurt to try to apply at St. Margaret.

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