CNA Courses American Red Cross

Is there any CAN program offered by American Red Cross as I wish to pursue one such course? If there, tell me what will be the training requirements for that particular program?

American Red Cross offers a program named as Nursing Assistant Training which is a certified program i.e. CAN (Certified Nurse Assistant)

Nursing Assistant Training - Certified (CNA):

Program Overview
4-week Red Cross CNA course
It is approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education
All nursing supplies are provided with the exception of uniforms
NAT clinical classes have a one instructor per ten student’s ratio
The cost of taking the Nurse Assistant Competency Certification Exam is included in the tuition
NAT program fee $1,300.00

Training Requirement
Attend a mandatory orientation session
Pass a reading test
Have a criminal history report free of prohibitive offenses
Complete a physical with a 2-step Mantoux
Women who are pregnant must have a signed form from their OB physician stating that they are able to meet the occupational responsibilities
The ability to stand for extensive periods of time
Able to perform bending, pushing, pulling and be able to lift and move between 35 - 50 lbs
The candidate must be 16 years of age before taking the Pennsylvania NAT Examination

To register for mandatory orientation session, call on:
(215) 405-8536

Contact:
American National Red Cross
2025 E St NW, Washington, DC
United States ‎
+1 202-303-4498

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Hi I have heard a lot about American Red Cross CAN course and would like to know the details of this course?

The American Red Cross exists to provide compassionate care to those in need. Our network of generous donors, volunteers and employees share a mission of preventing and relieving suffering, here at home and around the world.


The CAN Course details are mentioned below:

In this course you will learn the following:

CPR/FA/AED
Infection control
How to take vital signs
Range of motion exercises
How to be a valuable and adaptable employee
Communication, teamwork and diversity skills for the workplace
Important skills and techniques necessary to be a successful Nurse Assistant.
Our course curriculum includes textbook lecture and in-depth instruction in the following areas:
The Art of Caregiving
Promoting Safety
Providing Care
Special Care Instructions
Transitioning from Student to Employee


The Red Cross Nurse Assistant Training course has two components.


NAT Program Part 1 (Theory)
The first part of our nurse assistant guidance takes place in the classroom. During classroom training, students will learn all aspects of patient care, through lectures as well as hands-on demonstrations and practice. Students are also certified in CPR, or CPRO in some locations.


NAT Program Part 2 (Clinical)
Upon completion of the classroom training students will begin the second part of the program which consists of clinical training. During clinical training students will work directly with patients in a health care facility. You will be supervised by a Licensed Nurse, who is licensed by the State as a Nurse Assistant Training Instructor. During your clinical rotation experience you will work side by side with other aides, nurses and medical professionals. You will learn what working as a certified nurse assistant is like every day in a long-term care facility.

For Nursing Programs information please contact at the below mentioned no:

Call 410-624-2060

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