CNA Training in West Virginia

Browse local CNA courses offered at West Virginia schools

Complete CNA certification training in 3 months to become a licensed nursing assistant

Certified Nursing Assistants play a vital role in the health care system. CNAs are professional health care providers who specialize in providing basic medical care and treatments for patients in hospitals, nursing homes and home care settings. They undergo special training to learn the necessary medical terminology and care taking skills that the job requires. Obtaining CNA certification in West Virginia allows the licensee to register with the state as a certified Nurse Aide and practice as a nursing assistant.

How Can I Find CNA Training Programs Near Me?

Browse our list of West Virginia 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. Use our custom school search tool to identify CNA training programs near you with open enrollment.

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How Much Can You Make as a CNA in West Virginia?

After earning CNA certification, an average CNA in West Virginia can earn approximately $19,800 per year. Current economic conditions and future forecasts predict demand for nursing assistants to increase during the next decade. If this demand is not met by an equal number of qualified CNAs to fill open positions, the average CNA salary might increase until we reach a point where labor supply equals demand. Individual CNA salary amounts depend on other factors such as employer, geographic location and number of years of experience.

How to Become a CNA in West Virginia

The starting point to becoming a CNA is enrolling in a state-approved training program. Such programs can be found at various community colleges, technical or vocational training institutions, private schools and some nursing facilities. Programs offered through nursing facilities offer on-the-job training and usually cover the cost of the education, certification exam and any applicable licensing fees. This benefit is awarded in exchange for a future period of employment at the facility once the individual becomes a licensed nurse aide. Some of the basic prerequisites for most CNA programs are a high school diploma or GED, clean criminal record and ability to perform physical nature of the work.

Trainees in West Virginia are required to complete at least 120 hours of approved training before they are eligible to challenge the CNA certification licensing exam. West Virginia CNA training classes must include 65 hours of classroom education and 55 hours of hands-on clinical practice. The total amount of training required exceeds the federal minimum requirement of 75 credit hours by about 50%.

Can I Transfer My CNA License to West Virginia?

If you are a certified nursing assistant from another state and have just moved to West Virginia you can apply to the Nursing Aide Registry in West Virginia for what is called “reciprocity”. As long as you can provide verification that you completed a state approved CNA certification program, are currently certified in another state, and have worked as a CNA recently. You would not need to take the West Virginia exam or training if you are granted reciprocity. CNA licenses usually need to be renewed every two years.

How Much Does CNA Training Cost? How Long Does it Take?

The average cost of the CNA certification exam is $100 dollars. The test includes two separate sections and both must be passed successfully to gain certification. The first section is comprised of 100 written multiple choice questions and candidates are allowed two hours to complete this portion of the exam. The second section is a hands-on skills test that requires the student to erform 5 essential nurse aide skills. The five skills will be chosen by the testing administrator from a list of 25 possible tasks. All 5 skills must be performed satisfactorily to achieve a passing score. The candidate is allowed 50 minutes to complete this portion of the exam.

CNA Classes in West Virginia (WV)

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West Virginia CNA Certification Requirements

– complete state approved CNA training program
– pass both parts of competency evaluation (written & skills)
– pass competency test within 24 months of completion of training

West Virginia CNA Resources

West Virginia Board of Nursing
West Virginia Nurse Aide Registry
Nurse Aide Employment Outlook 2010-2011
National Association of Health Care Assistants
National Network of Career Nursing Assistants