There are any number of online providers for CNA training; you do, however have to determine which are reputable and which offer the most suitable training for you. A number of links and suggestions are provided below that will help you find and evaluate online programs.
You might find it helpful to contact your State Nurse Aide Registry and/or State Licensing Board and query them as to what organizations they are aware of and their specific requirements for certification. Curriculum and hours of training for CNA certification vary from state to state.
Try web forums and support groups like www.network54.com/Forum/11252/ Successful graduates and other students can provide valuable direction and feedback about programs. Your peers on these sites can be ongoing resources for information and/or moral support as you progress through your course.
There’s a short, worthwhile article on nursingassistantguides.com/guide-to-certified-nursing-assist with links to a number of organizations offering training.
www.nursingassistantcentral.com/topics/nursing-assistant-onl analyzes a few of the pros and cons of online tutorials, and offers links to training institutions.
The obvious advantage to online training is its convenience; choosing your own hours of study might allow you to continue in your current job or accommodate the needs of a family. Working from home can simplify your life enormously, as well as being a very cost-effective approach.
There does seems to be some controversy, however, over the effectiveness of online CNA training if the class lacks actual hands-on clinical work. You will need to discuss this in detail with prospective schools and determine whether their approach is satisfactory and meets certification standards.
Online tuition is a relatively new and exciting option for career training, but it’s one that fulfills the educational criteria of some fields better than others. More arguments for and against may occur to you but it is ultimately your decision as to whether the online learning style will work for you.
You might find it helpful to contact your State Nurse Aide Registry and/or State Licensing Board and query them as to what organizations they are aware of and their specific requirements for certification. Curriculum and hours of training for CNA certification vary from state to state.
Try web forums and support groups like www.network54.com/Forum/11252/ Successful graduates and other students can provide valuable direction and feedback about programs. Your peers on these sites can be ongoing resources for information and/or moral support as you progress through your course.
There’s a short, worthwhile article on nursingassistantguides.com/guide-to-certified-nursing-assist with links to a number of organizations offering training.
www.nursingassistantcentral.com/topics/nursing-assistant-onl analyzes a few of the pros and cons of online tutorials, and offers links to training institutions.
The obvious advantage to online training is its convenience; choosing your own hours of study might allow you to continue in your current job or accommodate the needs of a family. Working from home can simplify your life enormously, as well as being a very cost-effective approach.
There does seems to be some controversy, however, over the effectiveness of online CNA training if the class lacks actual hands-on clinical work. You will need to discuss this in detail with prospective schools and determine whether their approach is satisfactory and meets certification standards.
Online tuition is a relatively new and exciting option for career training, but it’s one that fulfills the educational criteria of some fields better than others. More arguments for and against may occur to you but it is ultimately your decision as to whether the online learning style will work for you.
