How much homework for CNA class?

[cantfindmyshoes]

How many hours of homework are typical in a CNA class? The class I'm starting tonight is 120 hours/5 weeks long. I work part-time 20 to 25 hours a week and the school is 25 hours a week too. I'm concerned that I might be taking on too much if they assign several hours of homework a day. The textbook is a thousand pages long but I can't imagine we would have to read every page?! I've read other posts that a lot of the CNA class is common sense, but this is a totally new field for me. Any answers greatly appreciated

[thenameismac]

Before each class, I have about 150 pages, three to five sets of questions at the end of the chapter, and two or three worksheets. I spend three or four hours before each class. I'll spend another 10 or so writing two speeches and memorizing a page of abbreviations.

I could pass the class by simply showing up (plus a hour or two for the speeches). It is mostly common sense and the class time goes over the info anyway.

I am not interested in just passing the class. I want to lessen the learning curve as much as I can before I have someone's life (and quality of life) in my hands. Also, some of what makes this "mostly" common sense instead of just common sense can make a really lot of difference; it is much easier to find and internalize those differences if I've read the material before attempting to do the procedures.

If I could kudos this a thousand times I would. A lot of ppl are saying this class is a joke and common sense and whatnot. That may be true but it's all about learning the material and being the best at your job. You are dealing with real people when the class is over and you are certified. This post was the first that I've read that actually sounded like common sense. Kudos Kudos Kudos:yeah:

[NiquiCNA]

"You are dealing with real people when the class is over and you are certified. This post was the first that I've read that actually sounded like common sense"

99% of what you need to know to be a CNA is NOT from the class,.. its from experience and from the HEART! THAT'S WHY that common sense class.. is not worth worrying over. Half the class skills.. are unused and out of date..

[Saysfaa]

Thenameismac, what skills taught in the class do you think are unused and/or out of date?

Seperately, I do think there is a lot to learn beyond what the class teaches. I fail to see why that is a reason to brush off the class. I see that as a reason to get everything one can from the class on the premise that experience is the best teacher but if it is someone else's experience that is even better.

[thenameismac]

@NiquiCNA- I just think the basics have to come from somewhere. I agree that you learn a lot from experience but someone has to teach you that and why some things you do are important. Even if you do find some of the information pointless and useless you still need to know to pass boards. All I'm saying is people shouldn't blow off the class as BS and common sense when dealing with real people. They should take it seriously.

Saysfaa- I don't think any of the information learned is useless. I didn't state anything like that and I totally agree with your comment. That's what I've been trying to say.

[Saysfaa]

I'm sorry, I was trying to hurry last night. I meant NiquiCNA.

[irish lpn]

hi yetulle, i live in queens ny, i was wondering what school you attended for the cna program, im looking into doing cna then pct but there are so many schools with good and bad reviews if you could let me know id love to work in a hospital is there a hospital in ny that trains cna...........thanks...............

[c1928]

I went to school for 5 weeks, m-th 9-2:20. Two test a week, and a final. No homework. 4 days of clinical.

@irish lpn- I don't know hospitals that train, but for school, I went to American Medical Career Training in Jamaica (the one on Hillside). The teacher was great, and the secretaries helped us with skills if we came in early.

[irish lpn]

Thanks for the info c1928 i must check it out.