Find out how you can get free CNA inservices. If you are working as a nursing assistant, you have probably realized that your training is never completely done once you receive your nursing assistant certification. If you work as a CNA, there will be times when you need to complete more continuing education credits and to attend CNA related inservices. In fact, these things are sometimes required in order to keep your certification active or when it is time to renew your certification.
A CNA inservice is often a class that lasts for one day or more and helps you to obtain the necessary continuing education credits to retain your CNA license. These inservices might be offered through the Red Cross, at the healthcare facility where you work or even at a local community college. Some CNA inservices and course requirements will also be available online.
A selection of free CEU’s available online
Power-PAC, CE http://www.powerpak.com/about
Power-Pac focuses on providing continuing education options for a variety of healthcare professionals. There are opportunities to locate and take continuing education training online to meet licensing maintenance and renewal requirements. CE tests can also be taken through the website. It is rather easy to complete testing after going through a training course. The company strives to offer an assortment of free continuing educational courses. When an individual looks up a CE course or test, they will see a payment symbol if that particular CE option requires payment, otherwise the option is for free.
Nellcor.com http://www.nellcor.com/educ/OnlineEd.aspx
This online Center for Clinical Excellence is intended to provide continuing education options for individuals who work as registered nurses and respiratory therapists. Individuals will have the ability to take various courses for free. The course list is updated quite often to provide courses with the latest information and to make certain that new opportunities for professional development are available regularly. Many of these courses meet CEU requirements to maintain or renew licensing in these career areas. The courses are intended to be able to be accessed any time of the day or night throughout the year.
ANA CE http://ananursece.healthstream.com/pages/faq.aspx
ANA Nurse CE provides continuing education training options for nursing professionals. Nurses can use independent study modules as a method to receive some of the necessary Contact Hours to maintain an active nursing license. Individuals can further develop their knowledge and skills through this training. If an individual is a member of the ANA, they can actually receive free contact hours in the amount of 40 hours. This helps to reduce the cost of CE training for nursing professionals. There are many affordable choices for CE training for individuals who are not members. In fact, some courses are as little as $20 to be completed.
MedicalEd http://www.medicaled.com/
MedicalEd provides quality continuing education options for nurses and other healthcare professionals. Many of the courses are free for qualified healthcare professionals. This makes it easy for individuals to obtain continuing education that they need as part of their licensing requirements and as required by their employer. Some of the training programs are available through special grants and funding. There are CE courses for various subject areas. Some of the areas most readily covered include pain management, ADHD and oncology. There are courses that an individual can complete online. Some teleconference classes are also offered.
Medscape Nurses CE Center http://www.medscape.org/nurses
Medscape provides continuing education training options for nurses as well as individuals working in other medical careers. This educational resource makes it possible for professionals to access a range of continuing education classes and development courses. Some courses are worth more contact or credit hours than others. There are also a range of training options that are not for credit. Individuals can locate courses in many ares of study and interest as it pertains to their healthcare profession. It is always possible for professionals to find a large assortment of free training classes.
There will be times when you will be joining other healthcare workers for a required inservice. These inservices might not be specific to nursing assistants. If your employer is requiring an inservice program, it will probably be free. This is especially true if it is a program that is for everyone working at the facility. You might even be able to complete the inservice during a regular workday, thus actually receiving pay for your training.
When you need additional training as a result of a change in requirements by your employer, they might also pay for these costs. They will want to make sure you are committed to the continuation of employment with their company. If you are, they will probably provide you the training you need at no cost to you.
Job placement agencies and unemployment agencies might also be able to help you pay for any CNA inservices. They would rather see you be able to keep your job rather than becoming unemployed. This is something to look into especially if you received help paying for your original CNA certification through these resources.
I will complete the CNA testing soon in the state of IL. I work in a small doctor’s office that does not have access or offer continuing education. How do I obtain continuing education units to maintain my CNA status in the state of IL?
Hi Renee,
You can get a list of Free CEU providers at http://www.medi-smart.com/freeceu.htm
I am really wanting to be a cna, i don’t have the money for the classes and financial aid wont pay for it. i want to become a rn eventually but i have a 2 month old son and don’t want to get into it just yet. once he is older it will be no problem. but i just need help paying for the class, i can get everything else. can anyone help me please.
Hi Sara, You can read up on how to get free training at http://cnatraininghelp.com/free-cna-training/ There are a lot of options available.
I am a cna in weatherford , texas who needs to make up all my ce’s for the year so far(it has been hard for me to make afternoon meetings since I work nights and am asleep by then).What are my options (preferably free and fast of course since I make less than $20,000 a year and we are in our window for our state inspection)
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You could try the ones at http://www.medi-smart.com/freeceu.htm
If you want to get them over quickly and don’t mind paying a small fee… try these:
http://www.myfreece.com/ ($29.95 for unlimited credits)
http://cnazone.com/ ($24.99 for unlimited credits)
http://cnaceu.co/ ($19.29 for unlimited credits)
I am an unemployed cna looking for help to get my inservices in order to keep my certification papers. Thank you so much for your help.
I am a certified nursing assistant, in Georgia. But I work for myself by referrals. How can I get my in-service training, working for myself. My license comes up for renewal in April, 2012. And, I need in-service training to get them renewed. Any suggestions. Thanks!!
i have been off work for several mnths and i was wondering if of how i can do inservices online that way i can keep my CNA or is that even possible thank you and any info will help thanks again
I am working as a CNA in a private home…can this experience qualify for the hours needed to renew my license in MICHIGAN by Jan. 28, 2013??? What type of verification would I need from my employer to have this experience counted by the registry dept. in MI.?
Also, do I need CEU’s to renew my license in MI.? If so, how many and where can I find classes to take that are inexpensive in my area…at a community college??? any special skill areas required??? Thanks, Denise Seguin