Free CNA Training...Can a CNA verify this?

[mistersmuve]

Hey guys, I recently found a site that seems to be a substitute for a CNA program. Here's a link to the website...Can someone tell me if this seems good enough to pass a test? (IF I study my orifice off with it): CNA Course Overview | Free CNA

I am pretty poor right now so it would save me lots of hassle and time to go straight to the exam instead studying for it.

Thanks guys (and girls) : )

[Hhcna]

Seems decent but there is no substitute for the actual class. Your best option is to go to a local community college and see if it is offered there and discuss if financial aid will pay for it. See if a local red cross or something like that in your area does it they might have a fee waver or be able to work with you. Also noting there is a lot of local scholarships that a lot of people don't apply to or know about and they will most certainly pick up the slack of financial aid.

[caliotter3]

Also check with local long term care facilities. Some offer the course for free in return for a period of employment in their facility after graduation.

[smartassmommy]

If there is a Genesis facility in your area they may offer the class.

[mindofmidwifery, ADN]

You could pass the written portion, easy. The skills would be really hard to do and follow step-by-step without being in person with an instructor who is able to correct you. Look into nursing homes near you that may pay for your CNA training in exchange for working with them.

[ArrowRN, BSN, RN]

Because some States practice varies, it's really best to take a course from an approved test center. Because most CNA programs are under 6 months, most will not qualify for financial aid. However if you do a Patient Care Technician course (includes CNA training plus other skills), if your state has PCA's, you might be able to get financial aid, those programs are 6 months to 1 year. If you "broke" you can use that website you found for general knowledge and look up youtube videos using your states name to find out how to do the skills. 4yourcna has florida based videos 4yourCNA

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additionally when signing up for the test there should be a skills checklist you can print out. If you go by that you will pass.

[SquishyMii]

Also look around classes aren't that expenses I paid 815 in total which included everything I need accept the state exam. I had to pay it in like 4 payments but it was worth it to get hands on training.

[adventure_rn, MSN, NP]

I'm sure regulations vary by state, but when I was in college many of my pre-health friends successfully 'challenged the exam,' meaning that they took the exam and became certified without taking the class. They used some review book to study for the written exam, and watched a bunch of educational youtube videos online to practice skills and prepare for the practical exam. Then again, I also had a friend who challenged the exam during nursing school and failed, so who knows.

You may not be the most adequately-prepared CNA around, but it can legally be done (at least in some states). That said, you may have more trouble finding a job compared to program-prepared CNAs, and you will almost certainly have a harder time orienting to your first CNA job.