CNA- What questions should I ask?

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I researched how to become a CNA.

I may entered an accredited nursing homes program or entered a CNA program.

I live in Ohio.

I need help with contacting the programs.

When I call the nursing home:

Who should contact at the nursing home? (The nursing director)

What should I ask about their cna program?

What other questions should I ask about the programs?

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Specializes in LTC.

I took mine through a school but if you want to call nursing homes ask them how long the program is, if there is a cost or you have to sign a contract to work there. How long is the classroom portion and how long is the clinical/training period? Do you have to buy your own books and pay your own test fee or do they take care of that?

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Ask for the STNA Training Program Coordinator

Ask about dates/times of class

Any fess assoicated with the training

Require scrubs, equipment

Testing location for your State exam

Teacher knowledge in experience

Asked if you can come in review the nursing home or training center to "kind of get a feel for the place" where you can ask others about there experience, etc

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Specializes in Alzheimers and geriatric patients.

I got my CNA through the facility I work at.

When hired we went to 2 days of classes, then went on the floor for 2 months. Then you went back to class 5 days a week (where you didn't work the floor) for 2 weeks. Then you went and tested. The facility pays for everything and you don't have to agree to work there after you are certified.

If you are trying to go through a facility ask how long you'll work on the floor, costs, contracts, and how long you'll be in the class room. You should also check to see if you are required to work the days you are in class because I have heard of some facilities that do require this. Good Luck!

PS- I'm in ky not ohio so this might differ by state.

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Specializes in IMCU.

http://www.odh.ohio.gov/odhPrograms/dc/natrg/na1.aspx

If you want contact names -- I would call the number on that website and ask for the list of approved training facilities and contact names at those facilities.

1 Are they a state approved training facility

2 Cost

3 what does cost include (equipment, state testing fee etc.)

4 If a free course are you obliged to work for a period of time at the facility?

5 What percent employment do their course graduate achieve

6 How long is the course

Generally, I am more of a fan of local technical colleges -- you get 1st year college credit for it. Just my two cents.

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