CNA - An Introduction to Certified Nursing Assistant (1)

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An Introduction to Certified Nursing
Assistant
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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.

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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.

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Role Responsibility of CNA

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

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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

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Professionalism for CNA

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

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Career Pathways and Ladders

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

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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/