Certification
At least how old do you have to be to take the CNA cerfitication exam?
16 years old
What does CNA stand for?
Certified Nursing Assistant
Name three places where a CNA can work
Hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, skilled nursing facilities, home healthcare
True/False: You cannot retake the certification exam
False
True/False: A CNA is an entry-level healthcare professional
True
What do CNAs responsbilites depend on?
The state they live in and place of employment
How long is a CNA training program?
4-12 weeks
Who oversees the CNAs?
A Registered Nurse (RN) or a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Name three people that CNAs work alongside
Nurses, physicians, physical therapists, social workers
What does the certification exam consist of?
A written (60-70 questions) and practical exams (demonstrate 5 in-person skills)
What are two other terms used for CNAs?
Nurse aides or patient care technicians
Name three roles a CNA can do
Turning or repositioning patients, gathering supplies for the RN or MD, checking and charting vital signs, answering patient calls/bells, bathing, feeding, and dressing patients, measuring and recording patient food/liquid intake, preparing rooms for admissions, assisting with medical procedures, dressing wounds, assisting patients with elimination
What is the closest CNA training program to Wilton (in terms of distance)?
Loving Hands School (Norwalk)
What do CNAs assist with for daily patient care?
Tasks like dressing, bathing, and checking patient vital signs
In 2022, Connecticut had how many licensed CNAs?
a) 5,987 b) 9,546 c) 14,422 d) 10,786
c) 14,422