Free CNA Training in Maryland

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Admin

If you would like to work in Maryland as a Certified nursing assistant you will need to complete at least 100 hours of training in a state approved program. It will also be necessary to take and pass the certification exam. The good news is that it’s possible to receive free CNA training in when living in Maryland.

The best way to find training programs in your local area is to check with the various types of nursing care facilities. Many of these nursing care providers offer CNA training, and it may even be possible to find a place willing to pay for your CNA training or they may provide it for free. You may already know that nursing assistants are in high demand in many places which results in employers needing well trained CNAs, and because of this many are willing to hire individuals and train them for free. If you would like more information about receiving free training or how this works see the article free training from nursing care facilities.

There is another option for women who would like to enter the nursing career field in Maryland but might not be able to pay for the CNA training themselves. The Caroline Center offers a free nursing assistant training program for women meeting the requirements of the program (update: they are not currently accepting applications).

Another great option for CNA training programs are colleges and also continuing education programs. Many of these programs offer up to several credits upon completion of the course. Many “For credit” courses will often qualify for scholarships and grants, and it might even be possible to apply for financial aid if you are considering one of these programs. This could be a great way to get low cost or even free CNA training.

Something else to look into are private CNA training providers, as they may also offer scholarships and grants. It would be best to check with these programs and determine if your area of interest has any financial programs available. This might also be a great way to get low cost or even free CNA training.

Job Corps

This is a great option if you’re under the age of 21, if so the Job Corps will provide you training for free.

Nursing homes that might offer Free CNA Training in exchange for work

Note: Many of these nursing homes won’t/don’t provide CNA training directly. However, with the high demand for CNAs it is possible that one of these employers will pay for your training if you agree to work for them for a certain amount of time.

Caton Manor
3330 Wilkens Ave
Baltimore, Maryland 21229

Catonsville Commons
16 Fusting Avenue
Catonsville, Maryland 21228

Charles Co. Nsg & Rehab Ctr
10200 Laplata Road
Laplata, Maryland 20646

Charles E. Smith Life Communities
6121 Montrose Road
Rockville, Maryland 20852

Citizens Nsg Home Of Frederick
1900 Rosemont Avenue
Frederick, Maryland 21701

Clearview Nursing Home
9946 Downsville Pike
Hagerstown, Maryland 21740

Clinton Nursing & Rehab
9211 Stuart Lane
Clinton, Maryland 20735

College View Center
700 Toll House Avenue
Frederick, Maryland 21701

Collingswood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
299 Hurley Avenue
Rockville, Maryland 20850

Ginger Cove
4000 River Crescent Drive
Annapolis, Maryland 21401

Glade Valley Nursing & Rehab
56 West Frederick Street
Walkersville, Maryland 21793

Gladys Spellman Spec. Hosp.
2900 Mercy Lane
Cheverly, Maryland 20785

Glen Meadows Retirement Com.
11630 Glen Arm Road
Glen Arm, Maryland 21057

Golden Age Guest Home
1442 Buckhorn Road
Sykesville, Maryland 21784

Good Samaritan Hospital
5601 Loch Raven Boulevard
Baltimore, Maryland 21239

Keswick Multi-Care Center
700 West 40th Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21211

Knollwood Manor Nursing Home
899 Cecil Avenue
Millersville, Maryland 21108

Laplata Center
1 Magnolia Drive
Laplata, Maryland 20646

Larkin Chase
15005 Health Center Drive
Bowie, Maryland 20716

Laurelwood Care Center At Elkton
100 Laurel Drive
Elkton, Maryland 21921

Manor Care Health Services, Largo
600 Largo Road
Glenarden, Maryland 20774

Manor Care Of Roland Park
4669 Falls Road
Baltimore, Maryland 21209

Manor Care Rossville
6600 Ridge Road
Baltimore, Maryland 21237

Manor Care-Silver Spring
2501 Musgrove Road
Silver Spring, Maryland 20904

Maplewood Park Place
9707 Old Georgetown Road
Bethesda, Maryland 20814

In Maryland, you can also get assistance as a result of the Workforce Investment Act. Make sure you contact your local social services office who will be able to assist you in this regard.

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CNA Training via Nursing Care Facilities

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Admin

Training as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is a great way to start on a rewarding career path in nursing. If you’re planning to work in a nursing home, assisted living facility, or skilled nursing facility, after you complete your training it might be possible to receive your training for free. There are many place throughout the United States that are willing to pay for your training if you agree to work at that particular facility once you have received your certification.

As the demand for Certified Nursing Assistants continues to grow, the increased shortage of CNAs is forcing some facilities to now offer paid or free training. This is great news if you would like to become a Certified Nursing Assistant but don’t have the money to pay for training. The deal becomes even sweeter as this program has benefits for both the employee and the employer. For employees, it means that training can be completed without worrying about student loans or paying for tuition. For employers, they are able to guarantee that an employee will work for them for a given period of time. Whether you are currently looking for a job or just want to change careers, receiving your training through a nursing facility can be a very good option.

Is there a Catch?

When a nursing home agrees to pay for your training, you must usually sign an agreement stating that you will work for them for a period of time after graduation. In most cases, if you drop out of the program or do not successfully complete the state mandated certification exam you will be required to reimburse the nursing home for the cost of the training. For most people who are truly interested in a career in nursing, completing the program and passing the exam is fairly easy. Knowing that you have a job waiting as soon as you graduate can take a lot of the stress out of learning your new profession. If you are working with an employer that has agreed to pay for your education, they will likely be the sort of employer that will provide other training opportunities that will help you learn new skills, take over new responsibilities, and earn more money.

How Will You Be Trained?

When you find a nursing home that will pay for your training, they will most likely select a local community college or training agency to provide the classes. You will want to check out the program thoroughly before you sign an agreement to take the classes. You can do this by requesting a tour of the campus where classes will be given, talking to others who have completed the program, and reading about the program online. Once you are satisfied with the training you will receive, you will be required to sign documents at your future employer which outline your responsibilities and the terms of the offer including the length of post-graduation employment.

As you learn the skills and knowledge necessary to provide care to nursing home patients, you will be starting a career that has many possibilities. If you are interested in continuing your education beyond becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant, there are programs which can help you pay for further training. You will learn other skills such as how to draw blood and check vital signs that will help you in any area of nursing. You will also complete a clinical program that will give you hands on experience that you will use to provide care at your new employer. Becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant is a valuable career choice, and receiving your training through an employer is a smart way to start.

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Getting Started with a Rewarding Career

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Admin

If you’re interested in a rewarding career in healthcare, becoming a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) could be great place to start. However, you will require training and of course you will need to take a test to become certified. All of this will cost money, but there is some good news the American Red Cross provides a great training course that will help to get your career started down the right path.

Most CNA training courses only require a few weeks to complete. And as the U.S. population ages, job opportunities for nurse assistants are becoming more plentaful, according to the latest Statistics from the Bureau of Labor. Becoming a Certified Nurse Assistant is a great way to enter the healthcare field; many registered nurses found that their CNA was a steppingstone to their RN.

Training, available at dozens of Red Cross chapters across the nation, provides the information and skills needed to become a CNA, delivering basic care and support for residents in nursing communities, clients at home and patients in hospitals. State requirements for nurse assistant certification differ from state to state, and the training, supervised by registered nurses, is designed to meet the requirements of the state in which the Red Cross chapter is located.

The American Red Cross has provided nurse assistant training for more than two decades and has been a leader in the nursing profession for more than 100 years. With its strong tradition of nursing, the Red Cross is a solid choice for people seeking nurse assistant training.

“The facility is always excited when an American Red Cross CNA job applicant comes across our desk,” says a director of staff development at a nursing community center. “We are impressed with the high quality of training the American Red Cross gives their students. They are confident and eager to work.”

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Red Cross offers a four-week Nurse Assistant Training program for $1,300 in Philadelphia and in the suburb of Lansdale. Classes take place on weekdays from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

The program is approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, and the chapter has a Pennsylvania Private School License and guarantees clinical classes with a one instructor to 10 students ratio. Fees include nursing supplies, First Aid and the cost of the Pennsylvania Nurse Assistant Competency Certification Exam.

Nurse Assistant training is nothing new at the Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter. Classes have been offered for the past 14 years, and the Red Cross has trained several thousand nurse assistants during this time. In 2010 the chapter trained 231 new Certified Nurse Assistant professionals.

Calhoun, Georgia

The Northwest Georgia Chapter of the American Red Cross started Nurse Assistant Training in 2003. The number of students has tripled over the past three years.

Small classes of no more than 14 students are being conducted. The course cost is $670. Training runs for three weeks. Graduating students pass the Georgia certification exam at higher rates than the state average.

Many students who are working jobs with little potential for growth or who are re-entering the workforce are now taking the course. “It is a great way for students to enter the medical field; Nurse Assistant Training this gives them a jump-start,” says Laura Cleary, regional educational services director.

San Bernardino, California

The Inland Empire Chapter of the American Red Cross has provided Nurse Assistant Training for more than 15 years. The 164 hour program is offered during the day, at a cost of $1,900.

The chapter trains more than 300 nurse assistants each year, and 99 percent of students pass the State Board Competency Evaluations. Fees include the cost of the State of California Competency Exam, all course materials (except uniforms) and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider certification.

Following graduation, the Red Cross aggressively helps graduates find jobs. The job placement program is a success. A county report of participants in the Workforce Investment Act Job Training program, of which the chapter is a part, finds that 50 percent of Red Cross trained CNAs are employed, compared to about 20 percent job placement rates for graduates from other training programs.

CNA courses are led by Registered Nurses, with the assistance of Licensed Vocational Nurses. Instructors are approved by the Bureau for Private Post-Secondary and Vocational Education, accepted by the California Department of Health Services and certified by the American Red Cross.

If you would like more information you can visit the Red Cross website, or find the nearest training center to get started today.

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Free CNA Training in Utah

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Admin

Would you like to become a CNA in Utah? If you do you will need to find a state approved (certified) training program, and after completing that you’ll need to take and pass the state’s CNA competency exam. In some cases it may be possible to sit for the exam without entering into a training program. However, this is generally for RN or LPN nursing students who have completed nursing fundamentals courses, CNAs from other states and military medics or nursing aides. In most other cases you will need to complete a CNA course. 

Nursing assistant (CNA) training is offered at many nursing care facilities and other healthcare facilities. Many times these places will offer free training to individuals who are hired to work for the facility. Often this is based on an agreement of you working for the provider for several months or more if they will provide with you with free training.

However if you are hired by a nursing care facility and have already completed and paid for training, they may consider and often time do/will reimburse the costs. Typically it’s necessary to receive an employment offer within one year of having received certification. If you would like to try and receive reimbursement be sure to save any receipts for CNA training expenses.

Also some high schools in Utah offer training options for students who may not be planning to attend college, and nursing assistant training is often one of the courses offered. You will be able to receive your training for free if you are attending a public school. This is definately something to consider if you are still in high school and are interested in a career as a CNA.

Nursing assistant training is found in some Adult Education Centers in Utah. If you take a training program through an adult education center, you might qualify for community based scholarships and grants. This can help you to possibly receive free training. You should ask about any financial assistance programs that might be available to help you.

Low Cost Training

While most training centers in Utah normally charge around $700 for training there are a few that can be found that charge less than $400. These include the “AAA CNA training Center”(located in South Pinemont, Murray) as well as “An Act of Caring” (located in West Valley City). Both programs include at least eighty hours of training as well as clinicals at approved facilities across the state of Utah.

Both training centers are also part of the WorkForce Investment Act which helps workers who have lost their jobs get access to career training for free. If you have recently been laid off, you can contact an unemployment/workforce office near you and see if you qualify to receive free training from the above centers.

Nursing homes in Utah that might offer CNA training for free

Please note that this is a list is compiled of some of the more popular and well run nursing homes in Utah. While many don’t provide free training, it might be worth checking with those that have vacancies as they may be willing to hire you as a nursing assistant trainee.

Note: Usually I like to try and provided links to these places, however many of these facilities don’t seem to have a website.

Brigham City Nursing & Rehabilitation Center – 775 North 200 East   Brigham City, Utah 84302

Brighton Gardens Of Salt Lake – 76 South 500 East   Salt Lake City, Utah 84102

Castle Country Care Center – 1340 East 300 North   Price, Utah 84501

Castleview Hosp Trans Care Cen – 300 North Hospital Drive   Price, Utah 84501

Christus St Joseph Villa – 451 Bishop Federal Lane   Salt Lake City, Utah 84115

Country View Manor – 2901 West Center Street   Provo, Utah 84601

Crestview Care Center – 1053 West 1020 South   Provo, Utah 84601

Fay Case Care Center – 294 East Morris Avenue   Salt Lake City, Utah 84115

Federal Heights Rehabilitation And Nur – 41 South 900 East   Salt Lake City, Utah 84102

Four Corners Regional Care Ctr – 818 North 400 West   Blanding, Utah 84511

Friendship Villa Care Center – 3094 South State Street   Salt Lake City, Utah 84165

Garden Terrace Alzheimers – 1201 East 4500 South   Salt Lake City, Utah 84117

Hales Rest Home – 150 East Center Street   Spanish Fork, Utah 84660

Lakeview Hospital Tcu – 630 East Medical Drive   Bountiful, Utah 84010

Life Care Center Of Bountiful – 460 West 2600 South   Bountiful, Utah 84010

Logan Nursing & Rehab Center – 1480 North 400 East   Logan, Utah 84341

Logan Regional Hospital Trans – 1400 North 500 East   Logan, Utah 84341

Manor Care Of South Ogden – 5540 South 1050 East   Ogden, Utah 84405

Stewarts Care And Rehab. – 187 West Lagoon Street   Roosevelt, Utah 84066

Sunshine Terrace Foundation – 225 North 200 West   Logan, Utah 84321

Tcu At Uvrmc – 1034 North 500 West   Provo, Utah 84604

Timp Haven Care Center – 651 East 200 South   Lehi, Utah 84043

Uintah Care Center – 510 South 500 West   Vernal, Utah 84078

Utah State Veterans Nursing – 700 Foothill Boulevard   Salt Lake City, Utah 84113

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CNA Training Through The Workforce Investment Act

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Admin

Would you like to become a CNA but can’t afford the training costs? Well here is some good news, it is sometimes possible to receive free CNA training through the Workforce Investment Act. First you should try to determine if you qualify for benefits under the WIA. Then you should look into and research the various training options available. Many states and local locations do offer certified nursing assistant training as one of the possible career training tracks. This is due to a few different reasons from there being a need of qualified CNAs and also because the training programs through this act are intended to only last for a few months or less. Often a certified nursing assistant course can be completed in 3 months or less.

Overview of the Workforce Investment Act

What is the Workforce Investment Act? It was put into place to help individuals gain access to training they might need or want in order to start a new career. Before being able to receive the benefits an individual will need to be able to prove that they meet the criteria. The overall goal of this program is the create a pool of qualified employable people in order to help those people and the businesses looking for qualified candidates.

The WIA is primarily intended to help individuals who are currently unemployed. However in some cases, there are programs to help individuals who are currently employed. Generally these programs are for individuals who earn a very low income or who do not have the skills they need to obtain better means of employment. People having a difficult time obtaining employment usually have the greatest possibility of qualifying for the WIA.

Currently local government has the ability to make the final decision of how they will implement the Workforce Investment Act. Although there are requirements setforth by the Federal Specifications and Standards. It still allows for the local government to decide how the money for the program will be used, allowing for the local administrators to determine and identify the career field that has the highest need and demand in that particular area.

The Adult Program

The Adult Workforce Investment Act Program is designed to help individuals who have reached the age of 18 or older. Individuals who are unemployed as a result of having been laid off by their most recent employer are often able to access training assistance under the WIA. There are also opportunities for individuals who would be considered displaced homemakers to receive assistance. Sometimes other individuals who have limited employment and other related struggles are also able to receive help finding employment or even training for a new career. Training to become a CNA is often one of the training opportunities offered through the Workforce Investment Act in many areas.

The Youth Program

A Youth Workforce Investment Act is also available. This program is for those individuals who fall into the range of 14-21. A young person must fall under one or more qualifying categories in order to receive training assistance under the WIA. For instance, the youth might be someone who is pregnant or who has already had a child. They can be an individual who has previously committed a crime.

There are other criteria that a young person can meet in order to receive training help. They can be someone who lives in foster care or someone who has run away from home or currently has no permanent resident. Help is out there for individuals who have dropped out of school or even those who have some type of literacy skill challenge. The Youth program is also extended to some young people who are looking to complete a training program that they already started but are having difficulty completing.

The Youth Workforce Investment Act might very well help some young people who have already graduated school or who are no longer in schools to be able to train for a career as a certified nursing assistant. Of course, various other career training opportunities are also available. The program is intended to help disadvantaged youth so that they can obtain gainful employment with good opportunities.

How to Access More Information

Some of the types of programs through the Workforce Investment Act vary from one state or location to another. Of course, the general rules and regulations as well as qualifying criteria will be the same. You can visit one of the One-Stop career centers in your area if you believe that you could qualify for help under the Workforce Investment Act. You should be able to receive assistance here to help you determine if you do meet the qualifying factors. This will be the time when you can then find out if any CNA programs would be available to you.

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