Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
What Does A Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Do?
Certified Nursing Assistants provide basic care for patients including giving baths, measuring vital signs, moving them, and helping them to eat and use the bathroom.
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How Do I Become A Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)?
A CNA program, which lasts 4-12 weeks, must be completed before someone can work as a CNA. These programs contain a combination of classroom and hands-on experience.
What is the Average Salary For A Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)?
High – 37,000
Median – 26,000
Low – 20,000
What Courses Should I Take To Become A Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)?
- Biology
- Communication
- Psychology
What Is The Work Environment For A Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)?
CNAs work in a variety of medical settings including hospitals, nursing care facilities, retirement communities, and in home healthcare. This work can be physically demanding because of the amount of time they spend on their feet and because they may be physically moving patients around or re-positioning them regularly.
What Is The Future Outlook For A Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)?
The job outlook for this position looks good over the next 10 years, keeping in mind that geographical differences may exist.
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook
- Explore Careers, Labour Market Information, Government of Canada
