C.N.A. Training
Get paid while you train for a career in care.
Compass Health offers a training path for people interested in becoming Certified Nursing Assistants and beginning a hands-on career in healthcare.
Start a Healthcare Career
Learn while earning a paycheck.
Training to become a Certified Nursing Assistant can be a first step into a hands-on healthcare career.
Compass Health participants receive a paycheck while learning the skills needed to work toward C.N.A. certification.
The program combines instruction with clinical practice so participants can learn both the knowledge and practical skills involved in caring for patients.
The Role
What does a C.N.A. do?
Certified Nursing Assistants work directly with patients and support licensed healthcare professionals with important aspects of everyday care.
Daily Care
Activities of Daily Living
C.N.A.s help patients with everyday care needs and activities of daily living.
Observation
Vital Signs & Daily Needs
The role may include monitoring vital signs, assisting with dietary concerns and observing changes in a patient’s daily condition.
Care Team
Supporting Licensed Staff
C.N.A.s work alongside licensed medical professionals and assist with important care procedures as part of the healthcare team.
Training at a Glance
A practical path into patient care.
The current Compass Health program states that C.N.A. training can be completed in approximately eight to twelve weeks.
Training includes instructional contact hours and clinical practice, giving participants experience with both the classroom and hands-on components of C.N.A. preparation.
Program Highlights
- Paid training
- Instructional contact hours
- Clinical practice
- Preparation for C.N.A. certification
- Hands-on healthcare experience
Common Questions
What to know before getting started.
What is a C.N.A.?
Certified Nursing Assistant
A Certified Nursing Assistant assists with patient care in healthcare settings such as skilled nursing facilities, hospitals and other care environments.
What does training cost?
You receive a paycheck while learning.
Paid training allows participants to build skills while gaining hands-on healthcare experience.
How long is training?
Approximately eight to twelve weeks.
The training period includes both instructional contact hours and clinical practice.
What happens next?
Begin building healthcare experience.
C.N.A. certification can provide a starting point for working directly with patients and gaining experience in a healthcare environment.
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