Nurse Aide Training Programs in Hawaii
Did you know that all state approved nurse aide training programs in Hawaii must have a minimum of one hundred hours (100) of instruction? At least thirty (30) hours must be spent in classroom activities while seventy (70) hours must be dedicated to clinical training. If you are interested in a nurse aide class, you need to choose one that is state approved and which follows all the mandatory training requirements. The nursing assistant class must clearly indicate that practical training will be conducted under the guidance of a Hawaii registered nurse with at least two years of experience.
In addition to having a registered nurse in charge of the hands-on clinical training, other health care professionals can also participate in teaching as long as they are licensed and qualified to supervise nurse aide students. The state of Hawaii does grant reciprocity of a nurse aide certification. This means that if you are a certified nurse aide from another state and are looking to obtain a nurse aide certificate in the state of Hawaii, you will not need to re-take state examination exams but only to complete and submit the application for certification by reciprocity.
Life Care Center of Hilo
944 West Kawailani Street, Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Maui Community College C.N.A. Class - Kahului
310 West Kaahumanu Ave., Kahului, HI 96732
American Red Cross - Hawaii State Chapter
4155 Diamond Head Road, Honolulu, Hawaii 96816
Healthcare Training and Career Consultants, Inc. Nursing Assistant Program - Wailuku
Hale Makua Nursing Facility, Wailuku, Maui, HI 96793
Healthcare Training and Career Consultants, Inc. - Waipahu
94-210 Pupukahi Street, Suite 206, Waipahu, Hawaii 96797
Healthcare Training and Career Consultants, Inc. - Honolulu
2130 North King Street, Suite 7, Honolulu, HI 96819
Kapiolani Community College CNA Program - Honolulu
4303 Diamond Head Road, Honolulu, Hawaii 96816
Waianae Health Academy Nurse Aide Program
86-088 Farrington Hwy. Suite 202, Wai'anae, HI 96792
Kona Community Hospital Nurse Aide Training Program - Kealakekua
79-1019 Haukapila Street, Kealakekua, Hawaii 96750
Healthcare School of Hawaii CNA Training Course - Aiea
98-025 Hekaha Street, Suite # 4, Aiea, HI 96701
CNA Training International - Wahiawa
319 North Cane Street,Suite # B, Wahiawa, Hawaii 96786
TLC Total Loving Care Health Service Nurse Assistant Program - Honolulu
1088 Bishop Street, Honolulu, HI 96813
Ann Pearl Nursing Facility - Kaneohe
45-181 Waikalua Road, Kaneohe, Hawaii 96744
Hawaii Community College Nurse Aide Training - Hilo
200 West Kawili Street, Hilo, HI 96720
CareGiver Training School Corporation CNA Course - Honolulu
1320 Kalani Street, Suite # 288, Honolulu, Hawaii 96817
Kauai Community College Nursing Assistant Course - Lihue
3-1901 Kaumualii Highway, Lihue, HI 96766
CNA Training International - Aiea
99-209 Moanalua Rd., Suite # 307, Aiea, Hawaii 96701
Pacific Nurse's Aide Training Center, LLC. - Pearl City
803 Kamehameha Hwy., Suite # 411, Pearl City, HI 96782
Hawaii Health Care Institute - Pahoa
13-758 Leilani Ave., Pahoa, Hawaii 96778
Leeward Community College Nurse Aide Training Course - Pearl City
96-045 Ala Ike Street, Pearl City, HI 96782
Life Care Center of Kona Nurse Aide Training - Kailua Kona
78-6957 Kamehameha Iii Road, Kailua Kona, Hawaii 96740
Comprehensive Health Care Services CNA Course - Waipahu
94-910 Moloalo Street, Waipahu, HI 96797
Nursing assistant programs prepare individuals for challenging the nurse aide certification exam and for entry level positions in health care environments. Each state has the authority to decide how many hours of training a nursing assistant course must consist of, as long as the minimum federal requirement of seventy-five hours is met. Students interested in attending CNA classes have a wide array of choices when it comes to selecting a training facility.
Nursing assistant courses are conducted at nursing homes, vocational schools, private schools, and community colleges. Program length, admission requirements, and cost of training vary depending on the policies of every training facility. Several states have implemented legislation which requires licensed long-term care facilities to reimburse CNA employees for the costs associated with training. An individual who has paid for nursing assistant training classes and who becomes employed by a nursing home within a year of obtaining certification, is eligible for financial reimbursement. Compared to other training programs in the health care field, nursing assistant classes are relatively short and inexpensive. Obtaining state certification as a CNA is the main requirement for securing a nurse aide job at a nursing home, hospital, rehabilitation or skilled nursing facility.
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Questions, Comments, Suggestions
Felica G. on July 16, 2009 at 02:23 PM
How long do CNA classes take and what exactly do you have to do?
Admin on July 19, 2009 at 10:51 PM
Nursing assistant training courses may take anywhere between three weeks to three months to complete, depending on the facility or school which offers the program. To enroll in nurse aide classes you must meet certain admission criteria pertaining to education, health, and background history. Those who are accepted into CNA classes must complete both the classroom and hands-on practice sessions to graduate. Finally, one must pass a final exam which tests a candidate's skills and abilities to practice correctly and safely. When you pass this final test you become a certified nurse aide.
After becoming a CNA how much more training does it take to become an RN?
I am really interested in becoming a certified nursing assistant. I am in the military and we go out to sea continuously. I do not have too much time to actually attend a program until next year. Who offers online CNA classes?
How do I sign up for CNA training?
How long does it take to get a CNA certificate?
Do you have any advice for someone having to go to a CNA job interview?
