CNA training in Portland, Oregon

rosey2007cna · May 20, 2010

Yea most hospitals (at least in Washington State) what you to have at least one year of LTC experience before working in a hospital setting.

Cinquefoil · May 21, 2010

Marquis Care has several reimbursed CNA courses. But I hear they are not so great to work for. Anyone else?

Look on craigslist for CNA and Training too. I've seen ads for facilities in Lake Oswego and Tualitin.

If you get your CNA and then get a job at a facility that accepts Medicare, last I heard they will reimburse your tuition.

MurrR · May 21, 2010

The head of the state board of nursing created two categories of CNA not too long ago. To work in a hospital, you'd have to earn your CNA2 license which you can only do after you've had your CNA1 license. It is possible to take the CNA1 class one term and the CNA2 class another term, but it's hard since the actual licensing exam may take place after the beginning of the CNA2 class and you can't take the CNA2 class without having your CNA1 license in hand.

This is less true now that there are a lot of CNAs in Portland, but sometimes you can get hired at the place you do your clinicals at. You've basically done a few weeks of training, the residents and staff knows you, and they know you're good at your job. It has a lot of advantages for them. On the flip side, most places don't seem to be hiring right now.

I took the CNA1 class through PCC, and I paid for it with my tax return - it was EXACTLY the amount I needed, sign from above or what? - and I feel totally prepared and confident. I would be extremely wary of any classes that don't include lab days to practice on students and dummies before you start clinicals. You do NOT want to practice positioning with a cranky resident!!

Anyway, I know this isn't exactly the info you were looking for but I hope it helped. I'd be interested to hear if you find a place that pays for CNA training in some fashion.