Could a CNA teach a CNA program?

CoffeemateCNA · Apr 28, 2011

I believe you have to be an RN to teach a CNA class

magichospital · Apr 28, 2011

I believe you have to be an RN to teach a CNA class

I have seen LPN/LVN teach classes before... so I know you could be a LPN and teach one. I notice that RN are usually program directors though. I am wondering how low the bar can go if you are teaching your own program.

CoffeemateCNA · Apr 28, 2011

I have seen LPN/LVN teach classes before... so I know you could be a LPN and teach one. I notice that RN are usually program directors though. I am wondering how low the bar can go if you are teaching your own program.

If you find the CNA part of your state's Nurse Practice Act (should be available on your BON's website; if not, they can tell you where to find it) it should tell you what the exact requirements are

tomc5555 · Apr 29, 2011

No...Must be a nurse with long term care experience.

Dorali, BSN, LPN, RN · Apr 29, 2011

The day instructor at my school was an LPN. My instructor in the evening was an RN-BSN. My opinion would be that the instructor would need to have enough education and experience as a nurse, just for the simple fact that we had sooooo many questions about what the job (and the healthcare field as a whole) would be like.

Ever since I completed my program, I have wanted to fund someone's education there; like a scholarship or grant. Of course, I don't make enough money to do that right now, but maybe one of these days... :) I have thought about volunteering to come in to the class and talking about my experience as a CNA, and answering some of their questions.

Teaching a class would be awesome too! Let me know when you open your school!

Dondie

KimberlyRN89, BSN, RN · Apr 29, 2011

I always thought a nurse had to teach that class, because when the student do their clinicals, they would be working underneath the instructor's nursing license. And as we all know, CNA's are not licensed...

lillymom · Apr 29, 2011

This is what the BON in my state says. You need to check your state to see their particular rules.

The modules/skills checklists below have been recently revised. A summary of the revisions is listed below for easy reference.

Clarification that the Fingerstick Training Module is not a required part of the NAII curriculum
Clarification of completion of the Sterile Technique modules as a required component of specifically identified modules.
Clarification of the responsibility of the licensed nurse versus the NAII in specific patient assessment/care situations.
Clarification that only the RN may provide NA training and competency validation.
Addition of the Decision Tree for Delegation to UAP information.
Clarification that care related to suprapubic catheters must be specifically delegated using the Decision Tree for Delegation to UAP.
Deletion of urinary catheter irrigation from the NAII module.
Addition of a definition of an established ostomy.

magichospital · May 1, 2011

Ah well, I tried. I just want to give people in my area a chance to get some good affordable education. I feel that if I was already a RN I would be too preoccupied with finding a job to start a program. Maybe someday, I can help, but not for now:crying2:

Cierra Tate-Williams · Jul 20, 2023

It depends on the state you live in and their regulations. In some states it has to be a RN or Lpn with an RN overlooking the program for approval. In other states it has to be an RN

Sideline: Having experience in this area, There should be a leadership program where facilities are allowed to have an experienced CNA train new hires. A lot of nurses aren't well versed in the role and scope of practice of cnas.

best of luck