Certified nurse assistants, or CNAs, are licensed caregivers at the entry level classification of nursing. CNA certification in the state of California is achieved through completion of a course of study prescribed by the state's Department of Public Health, which also oversees the programs which provide CNA training. After completing the training program, students must pass an exam, which the state also has responsibility for administering.
Typical job duties of a certified nurse assistant include caring for elderly and acutely ill patients, most often in a hospital, a nursing home, or in a residential care facility. CNAs help patients with bathing, dressing, and eating, and are often responsible for checking and charting vital signs like temperature, pulse, and blood pressure. To qualify, you must complete a program of study and pass an exam afterward, and be at least 16 years old, healthy, and without a criminal background.
CNA training programs are offered at community colleges, vocational schools, and even directly by some nursing homes. It's necessary for the training program to have a state license. Be sure to do your research on the program before you enroll.
A core curriculum that includes 100 clinical training hours and at least 50 classroom instruction hours are required of all licensed programs for certified nurse assistants. The clinical training must occur under direct supervision, either from an instructor or from a director of staff development.
There are 16 required training modules that must be included in the certified nurse assistant preparation courses. The first is an introduction module that includes a description of the roles and responsibilities of the CNA, an overview of the regulations that govern the job, details about the certification requirements, and discussion about professionalism, ethics and confidentiality. Before trainees are allowed to interact directly with patients, they must complete at least 16 hours of training in communication and interpersonal skills, infection control, safety and emergency procedures, and respecting patients' independence and rights.
Additional training modules will address areas like patient care skills and procedures, how to observe and chart vital signs, nutrition, body mechanics, and death and dying. Courses are often taught directly in nursing facilities for practical clinical training. Classroom instruction is coordinated with the clinical instruction.
CNA certification in the state of California opens up opportunities for qualified licensees to earn around $19,000 to $30,000 annually, on average. The training requirements restrict the clinical instruction class size to 15 students under the supervision of one instructor, ensuring that candidates receive direct and proper preparation for their future job.
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