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Home About Us Our Sponsors Careers Education Employers Labor Market Info Important Links Downloads Contact Us		Certified Nursing Assistant  (Nursing) DID YOU KNOW?   (click for more) DID YOU KNOW?   (click to hide) Certified Nursing Assistant - Did-You-Know: 1. Did you know that Certified Nurse Aids (CNAs) can take practice tests, obtain testing schedules, and view test results online? They can even take the certification test, both written and skills, online in certain locations! 2. Did you know that CNAs use automatic blood pressure cuffs, hospital beds, wheelchairs, thermometers, and scales everyday at work, whether it be in a hospital or during home health care? 3. Did you know certification application forms and candidate handbooks can be accessed online at www.hdmaster.com? 4. Did you know the Tennessee Department of Health compiles a list of all approved Nurse Aid Programs that can be viewed online at http://www2.state.tn.us/health/HCF/trainingfacilitiesregions.htm? 5. Did you know that some CNAs utilize voice programs, both articulation and language programs, during patient speech therapy? DESCRIPTION OF WORK: Certified nursing assistants (CNAs) aid nursing and medical professionals. They help provide patients with basic care and services, such as assisting frail or disabled people with bathing, getting out of bed, and transporting them to different areas within a facility. They may also provide skin care and take vital signs. They also give patients important social and emotional support. Mean annual salary for this position is $19,930. WHERE EMPLOYED: CNAs can work in many different facilities such as hospitals, long term care facilities, clinics, and home health care. PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS: Must enjoy working with people and understand human nature. Must be able to work well with others and be able to understand and follow directions and orders from doctors and nurses. Must be a good communicator and sensitive to others` needs. Must be comfortable touching people and providing personal care. ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Completion of a qualified CNA training program and passing grade on a certification exam. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Certification programs that are offered through several Middle Tennessee health care facilities, community colleges and vocational or technical schools. Educational program types for this career. EMPLOYERS: Potential employers for this career. LAST UPDATED: 9/5/2007 - Update Current status - Active
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