One of the most rewarding careers in the medical profession is that of a Certified Nursing Assistant. The training and examination processes are not as easy as some may think they are. Certified Nursing Assistants, or CNA's, are considered to be the backbone of the nursing profession. Some people enter the nursing field believing that they could easily pass the CNA exam, and that the job is an easy one. This belief is incorrect. The job of a CNA is often stressful, it is physically tiring, and it is definitely not for everyone. CNA courses can last from 6 to 12 weeks, depending on the amount of time put into studying.
The minimum prequalification to become a nursing assistant is a high school diploma. Any criminal background will disqualify you. This is quite understandable since you will be dealing with the weak and the invalid once you start working as a nursing assistant. You should also have good communication skills and the dedication to serve the sick if you want to be a successful CNA.
Vocational training such as Certified Nursing Assistants includes practical and theoretical training through hard and digital media. The fundamental of the training program consists of human anatomy, body mechanics, daily living activities, human behavior, and nutrition. Expect to do heavy lifting and use mechanical lifting devices as part of the course. Safety in the workplace is essential to patient care.
Human behavior and nutritional needs must be of precedence especially with subjects who experienced kidney complication, congenital heart conditions, liver function complications and cardiac failure in the subject's medical past. In addition to nutrition, protecting the subject from disease, viral and bacterium contamination are also important. To be chosen you may also have to have a secondary school diploma, and be present at a first interview to examine your appropriateness for the employment. The work is difficult but rewarding and best of all provides you with an opportunity to work in the medical industry without the semesters of college necessary for the top positions of nursing.
The CNA certification exam includes daily hands on care for the patient including walking (ambulation) toileting, dressing, body measurement, hygiene and some feeding. CNA's will be required to see to the emotional needs of their patients many of whom may feel isolated while being away from family, friends and colleagues while they are recuperating.
The minimum prequalification to become a nursing assistant is a high school diploma. Any criminal background will disqualify you. This is quite understandable since you will be dealing with the weak and the invalid once you start working as a nursing assistant. You should also have good communication skills and the dedication to serve the sick if you want to be a successful CNA.
Vocational training such as Certified Nursing Assistants includes practical and theoretical training through hard and digital media. The fundamental of the training program consists of human anatomy, body mechanics, daily living activities, human behavior, and nutrition. Expect to do heavy lifting and use mechanical lifting devices as part of the course. Safety in the workplace is essential to patient care.
Human behavior and nutritional needs must be of precedence especially with subjects who experienced kidney complication, congenital heart conditions, liver function complications and cardiac failure in the subject's medical past. In addition to nutrition, protecting the subject from disease, viral and bacterium contamination are also important. To be chosen you may also have to have a secondary school diploma, and be present at a first interview to examine your appropriateness for the employment. The work is difficult but rewarding and best of all provides you with an opportunity to work in the medical industry without the semesters of college necessary for the top positions of nursing.
The CNA certification exam includes daily hands on care for the patient including walking (ambulation) toileting, dressing, body measurement, hygiene and some feeding. CNA's will be required to see to the emotional needs of their patients many of whom may feel isolated while being away from family, friends and colleagues while they are recuperating.
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Molly P. Rachel has been a Certified Nursing Assistant for nearly 10 years. Molly has also put together a resource for her followers on CNA training.
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