CNA Classes

A CNA, or commonly known as a certified nursing assistant is someone who assists in working with patients on a day to day basis with tasks of feeding, bathing, dressing, and exercising the patients.  As a CNA, you are responsible for making patients feel comfortable and secure. A CNA assist patients under the supervision of doctors, nurses and other medical staff.

If you are interested in more information on a career as a CNA,  simply choose a school below and request information on financial aid, tuition costs, course offerings, and much more.

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Getting your degree as a CNA will enable you to make a lasting impression on helping others who are in medical need of assistance. The field of a CNA is continually growing as more and more entry-level jobs are being needed. You do have the opportunity to excel in your field to earn higher pay and more responsibilities by going back to school to earn a higher degree in the nursing and healthcare field.

 

Now is a great time to get a degree in CNA. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that the demand for CNA positions will increase by 20 percent by 2020.  As the American population grows older and lives longer, the need and demand for nursing care and assisted living facilities will increase, leading to a higher need for CNAs to staff them.

  • Healthcare Support Occupations 34%
  • Nursing Aides 20%
  • Orderlies and Attendants 20%

As a CNA, you will be responsible for taking care of the following:

  • Bathing and cleaning patients
  • Assisting patients with dressing, feeding and transferring
  • Recording patient charts on a daily schedule
  • Dispensing medications to patients
  • Measuring vital signs, taking blood pressure and recording results for doctors
  • Helping them with daily living responsibilities


With a CNA degree, you can expect to earn anywhere from $18,000 to $35,000 a year depending on experience and level of education. If you are interested in learning more about a career in CNA simply choose a school below and request information on financial aid, tuition costs, course offerings, and much more.