Paid CNA training can mean one of two things. It can refer to certified nursing assistant courses that you must pay for rather than receiving for free. The term paid CNA training, can also refer to the opportunity to get paid while you are training to become a nursing assistant.
Paid Courses
If you are not able to receive nursing assistant training at no cost to you, then you will need to pay for training. If you attend training at a community college or allied health course, you will be charged for your course. This type of training is typically considered non-degree education which means you cannot always receive financial aid to take these courses. That can leave you paying out of your own pocket.
You will probably also be paying for CNA certification training if you complete your coursework at a nursing school. It might sometimes be possible to receive financial assistance for a portion of your tuition. The rest of the cost, you will need to pay for on your own.
If you will be needing paid CNA training, you should take your time to find the best value for your money. Search for training programs with a positive reputation at an affordable price. Make certain any courses that you take are fully accredited making you eligible for the certification exam. Do not be tricked into taking a cheaper course if it is not one that allows you to become a certified nursing assistant.
Paid During Training
There are some instances in which you can actually be paid during your CNA training. Basically you can find a couple ways in which this can occur. You can be paid in the sense that an employer actually pays for your training for you. Many nursing home facilities pay for people to become certified. Upon completion of your certification, you would then need to work for that facility for an agreed upon amount of time. If you have recently been hired to work as a nursing assistant and need to complete your training, this is a good option for you.
In some cases you can even be paid while you train. The specifics will be set forth by the employer who is paying for your training. You might be paid if you are completing a training course that is held directly at the healthcare facility. If the healthcare facility is not able to offer their own training programs, they might actually pay you for your time to go somewhere else to receive your training. (They might or might not also pay for your training). This can benefit you if you will need to miss time at work in order to receive your training.
The above scenario is particularly possible if you were working as a nursing aide who did not need to be certified who now does. If you are trying to advance your career or your employer has recognized your abilities as a nursing assistant, they might offer to pay you so that you will go for training and become a valued member of their certified nursing assistant team.
is red cross training CNA in the summer ? i want any information
You’ll have to check the Red Cross website for your state to get an idea of when the classes are offered.
what hours of the day is the cna class?
Hi Chels, It depends on the classs you take. You can get night classes as well in some community colleges.
I was wondering if you are doing CNA on the job training at a hospital do you get paid?
Yes. Most hospitals will pay you while you’re being trained. The rate will obviously be much lower compared to the rate you would earn after being certified.