Online CNA Programs
With the growing decline of healthcare workers and the
increased demand, drastic actions are being taken to ensure that enough training programs are available to
those who are interested in working in the healthcare profession. Online CNA programs are
being offered for health related education, and these programs are becoming more popular since it is a great
way to obtain the proper training needed in order to pursue a new career without having to leave your current
job.
Online CNA programs offer
many benefits, if you are interested pursuing a career as a Certified Nursing Assistant, you must keep a few
things in mind while trying to decide which School would best suite your needs and what you are trying to
accomplish.
Flexibility - some online courses offer the type of
study that allows you to work at your own pace, on your own time. Depending on how busy you are you may need
to have this type of flexibility, especially if you are employed full-time or have a busy family life. Other
campuses offering online CNA programs may have more of a structured schedule which could
require online class or webinar attendance at specific times of the day. This type of online program would
not allow you to have the flexibility that you may be looking for.
One very important thing you will need make sure of, is
that the campus offering the course is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accredited Commission (NLNAC). This organization provides specialized accreditation
for all types of nursing education programs. If the course is not accredited, it is likely it will not be
recognized by any other schools if you decide to upgrade your skills in the future.
Check with your State for requirements of CNA certification, some States have different rules on the
requirements in regards to training time, testing and your desired working environment when you complete your
course. Contact your State Nurse Aide Registry or State Licensing Board to obtain information about your
States requirements.
Depending on your geographical location, some campuses
may have medical partnerships; this means that they partner with medical facilities in order to place their
students on internships for the hands on learning aspect of the course. Be sure to contact the campus
directly and ask before you enroll, if not you may be left without any practical hands on training. 16-20
hours is usually requirement by the State in order to gain enough experience for employment as a Certified
Nursing Assistant.
The cost of Certified Nursing Assistant online courses
is between $200-$375 on average. The training time to complete the course is between 75-100 hours, plus
additional time for the internship.
If you are interested in an online CNA
program, the best thing to do is shop around for the best program to suite your needs. You should
gather as much information as you can, and call or drop into campuses offering the online CNA programs and
ask questions about the program they are offering. In the end it will help you with your quest to be
gainfully employed as a Certified Nursing Assistant.
Schools offering CNA Online training programs across the
U.S.
CNA Training Course
Online
University of
Phoenix
Kaplan
University -Vista
Campus
University of Phoenix
Online
National American
University
Walden
University
University of Maryland
University College
Grand Canyon
University
Liberty University
Online
Independence University -
Online
Stratford Career
Institute
Red Cross CNA Training
Arizona
Mesa Community
College
Glendale Community
College
Arkansas
Pulaski Technical
College
Arkansas State
University-Main Campus
California
Concorde Career College
Kaplan College Vista Campus - San Diego North Country
Colorado
Front Range Community
College
Florida
Angley
College
Georgia
West Georgia Technical
College
Idaho
Boise State
University
Illinois
Triton
College
Iowa
Des Moines Area Community
College
Kansas
Johnson County Community
College
Hutchinson Community
College
Massachusetts
North Shore Community
College
Michigan
Grand Rapids Community
College
Lansing Community College
Minnesota
Northland Community and
Technical College
Mississippi
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community
College
Nevada
Western Nevada College
College of Southern Nevada
New Mexico
Central New Mexico Community College-
Albuquerque Technical Vocational
Institute
Dona Ana Community College - Las
Cruces
North Carolina
Guilford Technical Community
College
Ohio
Lorain County Community
College
Oklahoma
Murray State College
Texas
Houston Community College
Computer Career Center
South Carolina
Trident Technical College
Washington
Edmonds Community College
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