"CNA schooling"

[TBMB]

I've been reading some of these posts about which "CNA schooling" to take and I'm having a hard time basing my decision on either of them. I know Florida Medical Prep (I live in Tampa if that helps any) I hear about (which I've spoken with before on the phone---very informative) but then others rave about American Red Cross, or taking the class at a community college or even a technical school. Summing it up, the "prep schools" is, probably, a week or two class, 2-5 hours a day, while at an "actual" school setting, is a month+, 8 hours a day, and they really prepare you as well. I guess it depends on how we learn. I value one-on-one attention, walk-me-through, details. I know someone mentioned that employers don't really care where you went to PREPARE, just as long as you PASSED the state test. At the same time I want to be sure where I'm going to prepare to become a CNA, that I'm receiving quality training and schooling (probably at a tech or college, or Red Cross). I believe those may prepare me more better (actual clinicals/people), but they will cost a lot more as well.

Of course I like many others just want to get out there into the field and work (which is a blessing nowadays). I also want to be knowledgeable, prepared and competent at what I'm doing (which takes experience as well).

[cna23]

Ok, the place where I studied is in Hudson, (30 minutes from Tampa) I paid a little over 100.00 and did hands on training in all the skills, you can come back for free until you take the test. They offer BLS for 50.00, (AHA, which all facilities now only accept) they have med tech for 60.00, (they have licensed RN teach this course) they have blood borne pathogens, first aide, and a few others for a reasonable price. This place is wonderful. It's called Cna campus. Google it! Their names are MJ and June. They are licensed by the state to train new CNAs. The class setting is great, about 7 or 8, which really on a good day is a big class. So you'll have plenty time to get up and do a skill. It's a 4 hour class, a week long, but you can sit in for all the new classes as long as you like for free until you test. I love these ladies!! If you call them, mention Shardae told u about it, and you'll even get a discount. (think Flo from the insurance commercial, "Discount!"

But where ever you go, hopefully you'll do fine. So good luck, hope I was helpful.:)