missAmanda

So I've gone to class a couple nights now and have asked some questions. I guess I will get my CNA certification, but that is just one mod of 8. I will get my national phlebotomy, EKG, PCT and CPR. So, I dunno where that fits into the whole hospital hierarchy. Anyways, thanks to everyone who took the time to reply.

This makes much more sense. This is what I thought. To me, a CNA cleans/changes the bed, washes the patient, but isn't allowed to do anything along the lines of sticking and such. Kinda like an EMT-B (which I also am). I just hope I get a nice hospital or clinic that allows me to use my skills.I'm also an Army medic and can do a lot of stuff on a base or overseas, but unfortunately the civilian sector doesn't recognize my training.

I'm going to be starting a school to become a Patient Care Tech. There will be a certification at the end along with job placement. From what I gather from the school and others this position is higher than a CNA. I will be learning IVs, phlebotomy, anatomy&physiology and all that other stuff. I was posting on another board and a not-so-nice nurse told me I'd be at the bottom rung, beneath a CNA. What's the difference?