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Does a CNA need to have a good typing speed?

My typing speed is only 40 WPM, is that is slow or not? And my shorthand is sometimes 130-133 WPM, is this is good or still slow?

Overall, does being a CNA require us to have good typing speed and shorthand speed or it's not that necessary? If yes, is there a range that I must meet the requirement?

...also please share your typing speed/shorthand here if you don't mine!!!

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    Not usually. It all depends on what type of facility you are working in at the time. Hospitals have computerized medical recording keeping (done by the nurses) and a lot of LTC's are still on paper.

    I wouldn't worry about your typing speed anyway....IMO I think 40-45wpm is average.

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    I've never heard of a CNA position that involved typing (beyond some limited documentation if the facility has computerized records) or shorthand. CNAs aren't doing secretarial duties.

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    If you have to do any sort of electronic charting, 40 wpm should be fine. I work in a hospital that is just beginning to transition to electronic charting, and more than half of the nurses (RNs & LPNs) cannot type at all. This is not part of a typical CNA job, although I have seen postings for jobs at some hospitals for unit clerks which require both secretarial skills and a CNA.

    I'm a secretary and a CNA and type 75-80 wpm. When I'm working as a CNA I don't type at all.

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    Thanks all for your responses, now I know I didn't have to worry about it cos my typing speed is kinda slow compare to others.

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    I've worked with many CNAs, and typing was never a part of any of their job descriptions. The duties of the typical CNA revolve around direct, hands-on patient care.

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