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WHAT IS A CERTIFIED NURSE ASSISTANT?
In the health care profession,
we commonly call them CNAs. Certified Nurse Assistants
perform basic nursing skills such as bathing,
feeding, assisting with ambulation, ROM, and other
activities of daily living that patients are not
able to do for themselves.
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WHAT IS THE PERCENTAGE OF TRAINEES PASSING THE
STATE CERTIFICATION TEST?
We have a very high pass ratio
(about 98%) because we strive to teach the basics
needed to do good patient care. We understand
the difficulty that adult learners sometime have
returning to a training setting because of other
demands on their time and energy.
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WHAT IF A TRAINEE HAS PROBLEMS WITH READING?
We recognize that many excellent
CNAs have some difficulty with reading and math
skills. The most important thing is the clinical
skills and the caring and compassion for the sick
and elderly that health care workers must possess
if they are truly good at their respective jobs.
This is not the case with some other training
programs.
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DO I NEED A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR A GED?
No. However some job opportunities may require
one.
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CAN I ATTEND THE TRAINING PROGRAM IF
I AM PREGNANT OR RE-COVERING FROM AN ILLNESS OR
INJURY?
A student can attend the program
if there are no physical limitations that would
restrict the student from performing routine care;
such as turning/reposition, getting a patient
out of bed, feeding, dressing, bathing - anything
that a patient would need to make him/her more
comfortable.
If you are pregnant or recently
recovering from an illness or injury you will
need a note from your physician giving you medical
clearance before entering the training program.
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WHAT IS THE COST FOR THE TRAINING PROGRAM?
Please click on cost break down/payment plan
link for more detailed information.
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HOW MANY STUDENTS ARE IN EACH CLASS?
They are usually 10-15 students per class.
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DO YOU ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS?
Yes, Visa and Master Card, we also accept cash or money orders. Checks will be accepted.
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DO YOU ACCEPT GRANTS?
No, we are a privately funded program.
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CAN I PAY FOR EVERYTHING AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION?
Yes, if you prefer to make one
payment you may do so at that time. However you
may make payments using our payment plan.
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DO I HAVE TO CONTUINE MAKING PAYMENTS
IF FOR SOME REASON I DON'T COMPLETE THE PROGRAM?
Yes, when you register for class
you are obligated to continue making payments
for the program. You can with-draw and re-enter
into the next training program without losing
your money. You have to just start and finish
within 4-months to be eligible. If you do not
start and finish within that time you are dropped
from the program and you will have to re- register
and pay all fees again.
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WHAT IS THE SALARY RANGE FOR NURSE ASSISTANTS?
According to the US Department
of Labor, Bureau of Labor statistics, nursing
assistants earn between $7.51 and $10.59 an hour.
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WILL I KNOW IF I PASSED THE STATE
CERTIFICAION TEST ON THE SAME DAY AS THE TEST
IS GIVEN?
Yes, the same day you are given the test you
will receive that information.
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DOES MY CERTIFICATION TRANSFER TO
OTHER STATES IF I MOVE?
Yes. You will need to contact the
Georgia Registry at 1-800-414-4358 or online at
www.ghp.ga.gov.
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