Hours
How many total hours are required for this course?
100
Name 3 hygiene requirements of a heathcare professional.
Shower (clean body, ARMPITS, and hair).
Clean hands, especially fingernails!
Professional length fingernails.
Long hair pulled back.
No dangly, hanging, or large jewelry.
Clean mouth/breath (don't gag them!)
How does a CNA become certified? (Meaning the CNA has a license/certificate from the State of UT authorizing work in a healthcare setting.)
Complete this course in order to take State Certification Exams: The Knowledge Exam and the Written Exam.
When do I need to wear scrubs to class?
The first day of class beginning the 3rd week of school and every day of class thereafter.
How soon can I start working as a CNA?
You can be hired within 90 days PREVIOUS to getting your State CNA Certification. Then you must give your certification number to your employer as proof.
Of the 100 hour requirement, how many must be at a clinical site?
24
What should a healthcare worker wear to work? Name 3.
Closed-toe shoes in good condition.
Name or ID tag.
Where do CNA students take the state exams?
Here. In YOUR classroom! Yay. Also, let's talk about TMU (Testmaster Universe).
Where can I get scrubs and do they need to be a certain color?
You can borrow, shop at DI, Walmart, Scrubs Plus, Dubs Scrubs, Amazon, or other medical equipment supply stores. They can be the color of your choice. You don't have to get the most expensive brands, ie. GraysAnatomy. It is advisable to have a second pair while the others are in the wash.
How hard is it to find a CNA job if I'm not 18 yet?
NOT HARD AT ALL! As long as you are 16 and currently enrolled in a CNA course, or have received your certification, you can find a job that will fit your school and personal schedule. There are many long term and assisted living facilities who welcome you, pay well, and will accommodate your schedule. Once you turn 18, jobs in hospitals, clinics, and doctors' offices are also widely available to you!
When are assignments and quizzes actually due?
ON OR BEFORE THE DUE DATE, SILLY!
And let's talk about the 80% rule, ok? ....
What should a healthcare worker NOT wear to work? Name 3.
Open toe shoes.
Big, dangly jewelry.
Perfume.
Excessively styled hair.
An outdoor or daily wear coat over scrubs.
How many chances do I get to pass both exams?
3 chances for each exam, but each chance requires a fee to be paid.
When do I need to have a blood pressure cuff and a stethescope in my possession? And do I need to bring them to class?
You should own or long-term borrow a blood pressure cuff and a stethescopy by the first day of class beginning the 3rd week of school this semester. You DO NOT need to bring them to class if you don't want to. We have a classroom set for all to use while at school. Your equipment is for you to take 10 sets of vital signs per week for 10 weeks so you become an expert!
Once I'm a CNA, do I have to stay in the nursing field?
How many absences are allowed in CNA?
3. Talk to your teacher if there are circumstances out of your control.
Can I talk about the patients at work with my best friend or family just to blow off steam? Something really unbelievable happened and I just have to tell someone! I really need to vent!
You may never share names or identifying information about any patient or resident who is under your care, or who has been under your care, or is at your place of employment. It is AGAINST THE LAW. (HIPAA law - more about that later...)
What is UNAR?
The Utah Nurse Assistant Registry which is the State authority over all CNA training courses and certfications.
Does my blood pressure cuff need to be digital or analog? Automatic or manual?
Analog and manual :)
How much do new CNA's make per hour?
$13.50 - $18.00 depending on if you want to work at one facility or float as needed to all facilities. THEN, most CNA's get raises after 6 weeks, after receiving your state certification if you are a student, after certifiying on the job to become a med tech, after 3-6 months of loyalty, and usually get paid additional $$ per hour for working holidays and weekends. Some places pay bonuses for recruiting other CNA's to join the healthcare team at your place of work.
Why should I never be late to class?
Mrs. Maxfield gives the MOST IMPORTANT information at the beginning of each class and then moves on. If you're out of the know, she can't keep track. You may think you know the routine and what is going on, but that is never safe to assume.
Plus....it's rude. Right? :)
If I see or suspect abuse at work, who do I tell?
The RN. He/she will notify proper authorities who will promptly investigate and remove the threat.
How long does my CNA Certification last, and what do I need to do to stay certified?
Certification last for 2 years from the time you pass both exams. To keep your certificate, you must complete a minimum of 200 paid hours of nursing assistant related work under the direction of a licensed nurse in order to renew. Your renewal notice must be signed by an LPN, RN, APRN, or authorized Human Resources representative and returned to the UNAR office before your expiration date. Unfortunately, volunteer hours do not count.
Sphygmomanometer
What happens if I let my certification expire and then decide I want to work as a CNA again?
You may renew your certification up to 12 months after expiration by meeting renewal requirements and submitting your renewal application and applicable late fees.
If you are between 12 and 24 months expired, you can recertify by successfully passing the state knowledge and skills certification exams.
If you are more than 24 months expired, you will need to complete another training program and pass the state certification exams.