Certified Nurse Assistant programs are not
available entirely online. Some institutions offer hybrid programs that
allow students to take some courses online. Program graduates are
eligible to take the National Nurse Aid Assessment Program (NNAAP)
examination that allows them to work as certified nurse assistants.
Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) programs prepare students to sit for a
state-administered NNAAP examination. The certification process varies
by state, so candidates need to enroll in CNA programs in the state
where they plan to work. These programs teach basic medical tasks,
including the cleaning, feeding and basic care-taking of medical
patients. Many students choose to enroll in a CNA program as part of an
associate's degree in nursing. Applicants need to have some high school
education and pass a background check to be admitted.
CNA programs usually consist of 1-2 courses in addition to laboratory
classes and clinical experiences. While very rare, some programs do
offer courses online--but they're never completely distance-based.
Students must attend laboratory and clinical practice courses on-site.
Course material is accessed through websites and downloadable media.
Students need to have access to a computer with a high-speed Internet
connection, updated Web-browser and current operating system, such as
Windows.
Online Certified Nurse Assistant Training Course
While some modules of this course are offered online, students must
still purchase textbooks and attend orientation sessions at the campus
where the program is offered.
This course trains students in the common practices involved in
assisting long-term care patients, especially in a geriatric setting. It
is often broken down into parts, and is administered with online
material as well as clinical practice sessions. Lessons emphasize
identifying patient needs and satisfying them while enacting standard
CNA protocol .
Graduates who pass the NNAAP examination for the state in which they
choose to work can find employment as a Certified Nurse Assistant. The
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) cited in May 2008 that the
projected rate of employment for this occupation is expected to rise by
18% from 2008-2018 (
www.bls.gov). The BLS also reported in May 2009 that the mean annual wage for this occupation was $24,980.
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