Free courses to help you become a certified nursing assistant
Another integral component of an efficient healthcare organization, Certified Nursing Assistants assist registered nurses and physicians in ensuring patients receive optimal care, making everyone’s job and their patients’ lives easier. Improve your nursing skills with expert-led training. Alison’s free classes are open to anyone of all ages.
What are the educational requirements to become a certified nursing assistant (CNA)?
Aspiring CNAs typically need a high school diploma or equivalent and must complete a state-approved nursing assistant training program. These programs, offered by community colleges, vocational schools, and healthcare facilities, include classroom instruction and supervised clinical practice.
What certifications and licenses are required for a CNA?
After completing the training program, candidates must pass a state competency exam to become certified. Certification in CPR, basic first aid, and the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) is also recommended.
What are the typical duties of a certified nursing assistant?
CNAs assist patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and feeding. They also record vital signs, assist with activities, perform basic nursing procedures, and help maintain a clean, safe patient environment.
What skills are most important for a CNA?
Key CNA skills include proficiency in nursing and healthcare knowledge, familiarity with medical terminology, critical thinking, effective communication, empathy, and physical strength. It is also important to know CPR, first aid, and basic hygiene practices.
What career opportunities are there for CNAs?
CNAs can advance their careers through additional education and certification as licensed practical nurses (LPNs) or registered nurses (RNs). They can also move into management positions, nursing education, or specialized fields such as geriatrics or critical care nursing.
What benefits will free CNA online courses bring to you?
Top Nursing: Clinical Skills Courses With our Clinical Skills courses, you can confidently perform patient care. You can learn about the major systems of the human body - cardiovascular, nervous, respiratory, and digestive - gain expertise in common diseases and disorders of each system, and learn about treatments.
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