CNA Training Schools

Schools including universities, technical-vocational colleges and community colleges offering certified nursing assistant (CNA) education programs are a dime a dozen. You should carefully choose from among these educational establishments since your career in the healthcare industry starts here. Here are the most important factors that should be considered when choosing your school.

Valid Credentials and Accreditation

This is the most important factor in choosing from among CNA training programs for obvious reasons - no accreditation from the industry's professional organization and from concerned government agencies, no legal right to take the CNA certification exam and, thus, no license to practice the profession in healthcare facilities.

With that in mind, your very first step is to check for the valid credentials including the accreditation of the school being considered for your enrolment. The best way to do so is to contact either the:

• National League for Nursing Accreditation Commission, a national organization with members from the nursing education sector; or the

• Commission on Collegiate Nursing and Education, a national accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

When the school offering the CNA training program is registered and in good standing with either or both of these agencies, then you have the assurance of legitimacy of operations.

Quality of Instruction

Of course, an excellent education presupposes excellent teachers and clinical instructors, which is true for the training program for aspiring certified nursing assistants. In order to determine the quality of instruction, you can:

• Observe the classes being conducted;

• Ask for the opinions of past and present students;

• Browse reviews on the program via online sites and industry publications, where available;

• Request for the résumés of the instructors to evaluate their education, training and work experience relevant to their work in the school.

You may even want to interview the instructors. Keep in mind that you will be paying for their services in more ways than one and it is always a good idea to ensure that you get good value for your money.

Tuition and Other School Fees

Unless you are applying to a free CNA certification program administered by nursing homes, hospitals and charitable organizations, you should expect tuition fees and other school charges. These expenses can range anywhere from $600 to $1,000 depending on the prestige, size and status of the school.

Be sure to carefully assess your present and projected financial status before applying for any program. You should include your expenses for books, uniforms, travel and other incidental expenses during your budgeting session. You will want to continue with the program instead of stopping in the middle because of unplanned expenses.

You may also want to consider the environment in and around the school being considered. Distance to your place of residence and work, safety and security in and around the campus, and general atmosphere must be considered in your choice.


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