quick question....

CNA = certified nurse assistant. PCT = patient care assistant. In my state the CNA certification is good at every facility state-wide. A PCT is trained by the facility and that training may not be transferable. I would contact the HR of a hospital or contact local community colleges to learn who offers this training. Your state may have a website for CNA's. Many hospitals pay the CNA and PCT the same, but some will pay the CNA more (another question for the HR dept.). Both require a high school diploma or GED. The CNA is extremely important in caring for the patient. Hope your sister has good luck with this career choice!

Although it can mean different things in different places, essentially the job is the same--and pays the same; at least in my neighborhood. Often, a PCT is a nursing school student who might not be a certified nursing assistant.

I'd call HR of a local hospital and ask who teaches these classes. I did that and the person I talked with was very knowledgable. Community colleges are also another option; some offer a CNA class.

One thing to think about; hospital jobs are harder to come by than LTC jobs; here they prefer to hire nursing students or aides who have experience.

Have your sister look around, though, because I've seen wide variances in the price of these classes.