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Comprehensive guide to CNA training and certification in Washington |
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To become a Certified Nursing Assistant in Washington requires the successful completion of a nursing assistant school program followed by passing a state certification examination. An approved CNA program is designed to prepare a nurse aide to care for residents in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and nursing homes throughout the state of Washington. Most programs include the following curriculum and requirements for completion… • Introduction to healthcare, infection control, psychology, physiology, anatomy, nutrition and advanced patient care • Clinical experience in helping patients, with daily activities like eating, bathing and grooming in the hospital, long-term care clinics and nursing homes • Laboratory exposure and understanding basic medical terminology The Nursing Assistant training course is a combination of classroom and clinical work to prepare students for their career position and job responsibilities. Before you can enroll in a CNA program in Washington, you need to have a High School Diploma or GED. If you have prior experience in health care education or clinical experience, you can waive the prerequisite coursework requirement. Most CNA training courses cost around $1,000 – $2,000, although it varies from school to school. It takes at least 6-12 weeks to complete the training, but this also might vary depending on the individual school. What are the roles or duties of a Certified Nursing Assistant? Their exposure and length of experience focuses primarily on assisting the patients in the hospital, clinics or nursing homes. The duties and responsibilities of Nursing Assistants aside from being under the supervision of registered nurses include the following: • Assists patients in dressing or undressing, bathing, or eating • Collects non-invasive body fluid specimens or gathers vital signs but does not start or administer intravenous fluids • Aids physicians and nursing staff members with procedures if needed • Documents patient interactions and vital signs on a daily basis • Relies on experience, judgment and guidance from supervisor to accomplish goals List of CNA Classes in Washington
Find Local CNA Classes in Every StateSelect any US state on our interactive map to view local CNA classes currently being offered in that particular state
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Washington CNA Certification Training Browse our list of Washington schools that offer CNA training courses to become a certified nursing assistant. Nurse aide programs are usually offered at community colleges, junior colleges, trade schools and technical/vocational schools. Our directory includes as many CNA programs as possible, but is not complete as there may be additional CNA programs that are not listed here. Many long-term care facilities offer CNA training to current employees and trainees. In many cases these programs are not widely advertised, but can be discovered by contacting the facilities directly. 3 Steps to Washington CNA Certification 1) Graduate from an approved CNA training program 2) Pass the Washington CNA certification exam (must achieve passing score in the multiple choice portion and the clinical skills portion) 3) Pass the Washington CNA exam within 24 months of completing an approved nursing assistant education program Helpful Links for Nurse Aides in Washington Washington Board of Nursing Nurse Aide Employment Outlook 2010-2011
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