Fastest CNA Classes

RNDreamer · Jul 15, 2007

have you looked in newspapers, nursing homes, etc.? My training was 5 weeks long (theory and clinical portion), then 30 hours in a Nursing Home....how fast do you want the class to be? An remember, you also may have an exam to schedule and pass in order to be certified.

Hello...
Can anyone tell me if there is a speedy way to get through CNA training? Are all the Clinical's included in the 8 week course? I've heard of Theory and Clinical's going on at the same time in a program w/ longer day's. Or online classes for the Theory w/ otj training for the Clinicals?
Thank You. Need to finish fast to add my name to a waiting list for advanced training. However...I am having second thought's re/ the entire profession based on some of the negativity expressed here on AllNurses and seen in person.
Also...I already know that the CNA work is backbreaking and wonder why a living wage is not paid for this very necessary nursing work which is the backbone of LTC? In California these dedicated, hard worker's are unable to afford the cost of living and live in poverty?
Every profession has value. I hate to read some of the insensitive statements I have seen posted on this forum in the short time I have been here. It is those statements that make being a CNA not only a stressful, under paid and backbreaking job...but a 'Thankless' job as well.
allbtter

allbetter · Jul 15, 2007

Thank You NY Dreamer for reminding me about having to wait for the certification exam!

I have to check to see if I must be certified before being put on the wait list. Unfortunately, the wait list will cease to take on new names after mid Oct...so this is not going to be possible.

Just need a short course in any med discipline. Maybe Plebotomy? Hmmm...wonder how long that course is?

You are very kind to reply NY!

allbetter

pagandeva2000, LPN · Jul 15, 2007

As mentioned, you do have to take time to study for the certification exam; and that is extra money to pay. The advanced class that you wish to take; try and find out how often the class is given, maybe you can catch a later rotation. At times, we think so far ahead that we trip over branches in our current path. One step at a time! :0)