Your experience with Red Cross CNA program?

[lostbruin]

I looked through previous threads and many of you said that community colleges were a great place to get a CNA certification. I called four community colleges in my area to inquire about the program but was disappointed to find out they had all been shut down. I know those commercial colleges that are advertised everywhere offer CNA classes, but those things pricey. Most of their programs cost about 3000-4000 VS 600-900 at CC. I also found out about the Red Cross CNA program, which costs 1500 and last only 28 days. I think its still pricey, but ideal. Have any of you completed your CNA certification through the Red Cross? If so, how was your experience? Was it worth it? Did you feel prepared to enter the work field? What was the process like? orientation, paperwork required? Thanks in advance for your responses!

[dcwang]

Hey lostbruin West Los Angeles College in culver city is easier to get into class there. They offer CNA classes

[Missingyou, CNA]

I did my training with the Red Cross and I felt very much prepared for the state tests and for real life work!

The cost included a uniform and the price of the state test. Total cost was $1500. which I was reimbursed for by the state once I began working in a nursing home. It was recommended that I wear white sneakers that were clean and that I have a watch with a second hand on it.

As far as paperwork, they did a background check, I had a PPD skin test done by my doctor before clinicals and had to have a recent(within one year) physical done.