Nurse Aide Training Programs in Pennsylvania
What is the difference between full-time CNA classes and part-time CNA courses in Pennsylvania? The main difference between the two types of programs is the amount of time it will take you to complete them. As a rule, part-time programs take longer to complete because classes are conducted during the weekends and sometimes include one week day only. A full-time nursing assistant course may take as little as one month or three weeks to complete but students need to attend class approximately four days a week for an average of five to six hours each day.
When all the hours are concentrated in two days only (Saturday and Sunday) the CNA program may take twice as long to complete. Expect part-time programs to last from two to three months. For those who are employed but wish to pursue a nurse aide training course, part-time programs are ideal. One can still keep their current job and also get trained to become a certified nurse aide. In general part-time CNA classes are offered by private schools whose staff understands the needs of their students and make efforts to enable them to achieve their goals and educational dreams. In terms of curriculum and quality of education part-time CNA programs measure up to full-time nurse aide courses.
CNA Schools in Dauphin County
Dauphin County Area Vocational Technical School - Harrisburg
6001 Locust Lane, Harrisburg, PA 17109
Milton Hershey School CNA Program - Hershey
820 Spartan Lane, Hershey, Pennsylvania 17033
TLC Institute - Harrisburg
Box 6567, Harrisburg, PA 17112
Nursing Assistant Programs in Delaware County
Delaware County Technical School - Folcroft
Delmar Dr. and Henderson, Folcroft, Pennsylvania 19032
Delaware County Community College - Media
901 South Media Line Road, Media, PA 19063
DMF Nurse Aide Training and Services - Darby
852 Main Street, Darby, Pennsylvania 19023
Fair Acres Geriatric Cente Nurse Aide Training Course - Lima
340 North Middletown, Lima, PA 19037
Successful Aging Nurses CNA Course - Upper Darby
7016 Terminal, Upper Darby, Pennsylvania 19082
CNA Classes in Elk County
Elk Haven Nursing Home Association, Inc. - St. Mary's
785 Johnsonburg Road, St. Mary's, PA 15857
Pinecrest Manor Nurse Aide Training Program - St. Mary's
763 Johnsonburg Road, St. Mary's, Pennsylvania 15857
Nursing Assistant Training Schools in Erie County
City of Erie Regional Career and Technical School
3325 Cherry Street, Erie, PA 16508
City of Erie Regional Career and Technical School CNA Course
3325 Cherry Street, Erie, Pennsylvania 16508
Corry Manor Nursing Assistant Course
640 Worth Street, Corry, PA 16407
Edinboro Manor C.N.A. Class
419 Waterford Street, Edinboro, Pennsylvania 16412
Erie Business Center Nurse Assistant Program
246 West 9th Street, Erie, PA 16501
Fairview Manor Nursing Assistant Program
900 Manchester Road, Fairview, Pennsylvania 16415
HVA Educational Center - Erie
4544 West Ridge Road, Erie, PA 16506
Manchester Presbyterian Nurse Aide Program - Erie
6351 West Lake Road, Erie, Pennsylvania 16505
Pleasant Ridge Manor CNA Training Program - Girard
8300 West Ridge Road, Girard, PA 16417
Tri-State Business Institute Nurse Aide Training - Erie
5757 West Ridge Road, Erie, Pennsylvania 16506
Nurse Aide Training Programs in Fayette County
Community Training C.N.A. Class - Uniontown
140 North Beeson Ave., Uniontown, PA 15401
Connellsville Area Career and Technical Center CNA Training Course
720 Locust Street Extention, Connellsville, Pennsylvania 15425
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Nursing assistant programs prepare individuals for challenging the nurse aide certification exam and for entry level positions in health care environments. Each state has the authority to decide how many hours of training a nursing assistant course must consist of, as long as the minimum federal requirement of seventy-five hours is met. Students interested in attending CNA classes have a wide array of choices when it comes to selecting a training facility.
Nursing assistant courses are conducted at nursing homes, vocational schools, private schools, and community colleges. Program length, admission requirements, and cost of training vary depending on the policies of every training facility. Several states have implemented legislation which requires licensed long-term care facilities to reimburse CNA employees for the costs associated with training. An individual who has paid for nursing assistant training classes and who becomes employed by a nursing home within a year of obtaining certification, is eligible for financial reimbursement. Compared to other training programs in the health care field, nursing assistant classes are relatively short and inexpensive. Obtaining state certification as a CNA is the main requirement for securing a nurse aide job at a nursing home, hospital, rehabilitation or skilled nursing facility.
CNA Training Schools and Programs
Questions, Comments, Suggestions
Hailee S.on September 10, 2014 at 01:10 PM
I am really interested in becoming a certified nursing assistant. I am in the military and we go out to sea continuously. I do not have too much time to actually attend a program until next year. Who offers online CNA classes?
Admin on September 10, 2014 at 02:37 PM
Certified nursing assistant courses have both classroom and clinical instruction components. While you might be able to complete the theoretical component through an online course, the hands-on clinical training must be conducted at a facility such as a nursing home or hospital. Even if you find a program which offers online courses for the theoretical portion of the class, you still have to be present for on-site clinical training in order to complete the course. Even though you might have to wait a year until you are able to enroll and complete a nursing assistant training class, you still have the opportunity to decide on a particular school in the state where you are stationed in next. If you want to go further, contact the school and ask which textbook they use for their CNA classes. Purchasing the book and studying when you have time will prepare you for the class as well as for the state exam. Good luck!
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