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Title: CNA - An Introduction to Certified Nursing Assistant (1)


1
An Introduction to Certified Nursing
Assistant
2
What is a CNA?
  • CNA stands for Certified Nursing Assistant
  • A certified nursing assistant is a person who
    helps the patients to complete their daily
    activities till they are discharged from the
    hospital or the medical organization.
  • They serve as the link between the doctors or
    nurses and the patients.

3
How to become a CNA
  • To become a CNA one has to complete the CNA
    certification and get the license to find
    different nursing jobs.
  • To get this certification, the student has to
    attend CNA classes and pass the written as
    well as the practical exam.
  • American Red Cross is a big name in health
    arena and red cross CNA classes is a very good
    option for CNA certification.

4
Role Responsibility of CNA
  • CNA responsible to
  • Licensed nurse
  • DSD
  • RN Supervisor
  • Director of Nursing
  • Facility/Agency Administrator
  • Physician if in a clinic setting

5
Qualities of a Successful CNA
  • Dependable
  • Considerate
  • Pleasant
  • Empathetic
  • Flexible
  • Honest
  • Compassionate Caring
  • Sensitive to others
  • Responsible
  • Respectful
  • Cooperative
  • Team player
  • Observant
  • Well groomed
  • Organized

6
Professionalism for CNA
  • Carrying out resident care in a manner that
  • Ethical Competent
  • Knowledgeable Caring
  • Committed Giving of dignity
  • Representative of high standards

7
Career Pathways and Ladders
  • CNA specialists wound care, restorative,
    hydration and nutrition, and dementia
  • Pharmacy Assistant
  • Respiratory Therapist
  • Physical Therapy Assistant
  • Dental Assistant

8
Thank You!!
  • Before getting into the CNA career you really
    need to understand what you are supposed to do
    and which is the best way to become CNA.
  • Check the following to get more CNA information
  • http//www.ecnaclasses.com
  • http//www.bestcnainsurance.com/
  • http//www.cnafaq.com/
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