CNA Questions
1. What is the basic qualification to be a CNA?
A CNA must not have a high school diploma or prior work experience but Federal Law requires that CNAs complete a minimum of 75 hours of training and pass a competency evaluation within 4 months of employment.
HIL is committed to help you achieve this when you commit to learn. Our training program is for 75 hours and includes class/lab/clinicals.
2. What is the difference between NA and CNA?
NA: Stands for Nurse Aide and refers to one who has completed the class and may be clinical but has not passed the state certification examination.
CNA: Certified Nursing Assistance / aide is the title the individual will hold after satisfying the qualifying examination as adopted by congress in the Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1987 (OBRA). This is a nursing home Reform Act Designed to improve the quality of care in long term health care facilities and to define training and evaluation standard for CNA who work in these facilities. CNA certification/ training are a very good stepping stone for individuals who might be going forward in nursing programs.
Note: CNA certification is renewed every 2 years.
3. What is my job as a CNA?
A CNA is the closest health care personnel to the client, resident or patient. This is because a CNA provides various personal care and services to them such as:
a) Taking and documenting vital signs.
b) Bathing or assisting with bathing.
c) Assisting with dressing, meals, walking.
d) Changing bed linens and at times keeping companionship with residents; as well as assisting LPNs and RNs.
4. What are requirements for the class?
Prospective students must be able to pass a Federal background check, be able to read 6th grade English comprehension; provide evidence of a current PPD TB skin test or chest X-ray; positive attitude conducive to learning and achieving.
Bring notepads and pencil/pen for your jottings. The class includes lectures, video presentations, quizzes, oral/written, hands-on skills, demonstrations and practices. There will be opportunities to ask questions. The class is intensive but there will be break periods in between.
5. How much will I be paid as a CNA?
An average starting hourly earning for CNAs in nursing facilities is $8:00 to $9:00.
6. Are there job opportunities for CNAs?
According to authentic statistics, CNAs held 65% of all nursing jobs in nursing homes in 1997 and this demand has continued to grow due to the needs of a growing elderly population in the USA.
CNAs work in Hospitals, Private Households, Assisted Living Homes and Residential Care Facilities.
HHA Questions
1. What is Home Health Aide Training and what are the qualifications to be a Home Health Aide?
This 24 hour training program teaches skill and theory that will be necessary to provide personal care and home services in a private home or hospice setting. Candidates must have completed at least 75 hours of Nursing Assistant Training Program in the last twelve (12) months to take this course. The program typically focuses on the role and responsibilities of a Home Health Aide. Upon completion of this program the student will receive a Hazy Institute of Learning HHA Certificate of Completion, and an AHA Heart Savers CPR card.
2. What are requirements for the class?
a) Prospective students must be able to pass a Federal BAckground Check.
b) Candidate must have completed at least 75 hours of Nursing Assistant Traning Program to take this course.
c) Candidate must be able to read at a 6th grade English Comprehension level.
d) Candidate must provide a current PPD TB skin test or chest x-ray.
e) Candidate must have had a hepatitis B shot.
DCW Questions
1. What is Direct Care Training and what are the qualifications to be a Direct Care Worker?
Direct Care Training offers a variety of courses that enhance a candidate’s ability to work with and provide care for the mentally and/or physically challenged in their residential settings. The federal law requires the DCW to complete a minimum of 75 hours of training in an approved setting. A High School Diploma or prior experience is not a requirement. Candidate must be 17 years old or older to take this class.
2. What is my job as a DCW?
A DCW is a teacher with proficient skills to deal with mentally and/or physically challenged residents in their own home setting. With proper training, a DCW will be able to understand, observe, direct, endure, work with, bear with and have fun with the residents individually and uniquely.
Also, a DCW will be able to take vital signs, including assessing for pains and discomforts, bathing or assisting with bathing, dressing, cooking, and serving meals, shopping, keeping companionship, documenting activities and reporting unusual incidences as well as being responsible to the home manager.
3. What are the requirements for class?
a) Prospective students must be able to pass a Federal Background Check.
b) Candidate must be able to read at a 6th grade English Comprehension level.
c) Candidate must provide a current PPD TB skin test or chest x-ray.
d) Candidate must have had a hepatitis B shot.
e) Candidate should have a positive Attitude conducive to learning and achieving.
Miscellaneous Questions
1. Does HIL give job placement after training?
We do not provide job placement but assist with job referrals. CNA is in high demand all over the States. Sometimes the clinical facilities hire students who perform well during the training session.
2. What programs are available?
a) Nursing Assistant Training
b) Home Health Aide Training
c) Direct Care Worker Training
d) Emergency CPR / First-Aid Courses
e) Professional Birth Assistance