After putting in the long hours soaking up information in the classroom, learning skills and studying best practices, you’ve passed your CNA Exam. Congratulations, you can officially call yourself a certified nursing assistant. However, before you begin work, you have to go through the process of getting a CNA license in the state you plan […]
Are you a caring and kindhearted person with excellent communication skills? Your career in the health industry can begin in as few as thirty days by becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). CNAs are on the front-line for health care. Nursing assistants provide medical care services such as checking vitals for patients in long-term care, […]
Continuing Education (CE) is a valuable and necessary component of CNA/NAC training. Successfully completing at least twelve hours of continuing education units (CEUs) annually is required by federal law to be recertified as a nursing assistant. In Washington State, the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) requires that a Nursing Assistant Certified (NAC) completes […]
What are the responsibilities of a Certified Nursing Assistant? https://explorehealthcareers.org/career/allied-health-professions/nurses-aide/ https://nurse.org/resources/certified-nursing-assistant-cna/ https://uniontestprep.com/cna/blog/the-role-and-responsibilities-of-a-cna https://www.allalliedhealthschools.com/duties-of-certified-nursing-assistant/ List of Responsibilities Dressing Patients Bathing and Skincare Feeding Oral hygiene Hair care (combing, shaving) and nail care Cleaning and replacing linens Toilet and catheter aid Taking vital signs Ambulatory assistance for patients Patient range of motion […]
Preparing for the Written portion of the CNA Test Core curriculum in approved nursing assistant-certified training programs. In an earlier blog post we covered what to expect from the practical portion, the skills test, that is required for your Nursing Assistant Certification. There is also a written portion of the test. While these […]
Preparing for the CNA Skills Test You’ve decided you’d like to become a Certified Nursing Assistant in the state of Washington. There are a number of tasks you need to complete in order to become certified. One task is a competency evaluation, a test broken into a few parts, a written component and a […]
General exam preparation tips There are many test-taking tips floating around the internet. Here are a few general tips that can help you prepare the moments before, to be in the best position to begin your exam: Get a good night’s sleep the night before You may think that you’re better off pulling an […]
How to Get CPR Certification Emergencies happen when you least expect it so it’s important to be prepared. CPR is an invaluable skill that everyone should know, especially if you take care of someone or work around children. Knowing CPR can be the literal difference between life and death in an emergency situation. Below we’ll […]
Career Paths of a CNA There are many healthcare professions that follow the career of a CNA. The duties of a CNA allows exposure to a variety of healthcare career options, and provides a wide variety of hands-on training that allows a glimpse into the duties of these other professions. As a CNA, one can […]
For Medical Assistants looking to get their Nursing Assistant Certification to become a CNA, Northwest NAC Training is now offering a 24-hour Bridge Program. Class duration for this Bridge Program is three weeks long, with total credit hours equaling 24 hours. This program offers a great opportunity for our students; because medical assistants already have […]
