If a CNA training program's tuition fee states that it includes training books, supplies, CPR certification and the exam fee for CNA certification--does "supplies" include a stethoscope or do I need to purchase one?
mindofmidwifery, ADN 1,419 Posts Specializes in ICU Stepdown. Nov 11, 2014 Do you need a stethoscope for your CNA course? You should ask the program coordinator if a stethoscope is included in the cost if you do need one.
mindofmidwifery, ADN 1,419 Posts Specializes in ICU Stepdown. Nov 11, 2014 It just depends on whether you plan on taking manual blood pressures or if your workplace uses automatic blood pressure machines. Also, do they test you on manual blood pressure during the skills test? In Minnesota they don't but I'm not sure where you live and if you would need to bring your own to test with.
ShelbyaStar 468 Posts Nov 11, 2014 When I took my class a stethoscope was not supplied for each of us but there were enough to go around for the class (wipes for ear pieces were provided).
Red Kryptonite 2,212 Posts Specializes in hospice. Has 3 years experience. Nov 13, 2014 My program did include it, along with a blood pressure cuff, because we did learn manual blood pressure and that is one of the skills tested in my state. The easiest way for you to get an answer to this question is to call your school and ask.
sgarcia14 38 Posts Nov 14, 2014 we use a stethoscope in our class as we don't test on a automatic one. The grants pay for the supplies
