t2091 Posted June 11, 2012 Author Share Posted June 11, 2012 I have six pre-reqs left. One I'm taking in four weeks during the summer session and I'm signed up for two in the fall. My local CC doesn't offer any CNA class that will fit in during the fall semester so I could take the CNA class plus the two pre-reqs. I'm torn between dropping one of the fall classes and doing the CNA class. I think they are both equally important considering the only HCE I have so far is a patient care assistant volunteer in my local ER. Do you guys think this would be a good choice? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t2091 Posted June 11, 2012 Author Share Posted June 11, 2012 I have six pre-reqs left. One I'm taking in four weeks during the summer session and I'm signed up for two in the fall. My local CC doesn't offer any CNA class that will fit in during the fall semester so I could take the CNA class plus the two pre-reqs. I'm torn between dropping one of the fall classes and doing the CNA class. I think they are both equally important considering the only HCE I have so far is a patient care assistant volunteer in my local ER. Do you guys think this would be a good choice? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t2091 Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 I have six pre-reqs left. One I'm taking in four weeks during the summer session and I'm signed up for two in the fall. My local CC doesn't offer any CNA class that will fit in during the fall semester so I could take the CNA class plus the two pre-reqs. I'm torn between dropping one of the fall classes and doing the CNA class. I think they are both equally important considering the only HCE I have so far is a patient care assistant volunteer in my local ER. Do you guys think this would be a good choice? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TThielen Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Depending on where you live there are plenty of CNA programs out there that are only 3 weeks long. I have also heard of a few that are offered online. I took the 3 week program for CNA at Career Quest....this enabled me to keep all my prereq courses in tact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TThielen Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Depending on where you live there are plenty of CNA programs out there that are only 3 weeks long. I have also heard of a few that are offered online. I took the 3 week program for CNA at Career Quest....this enabled me to keep all my prereq courses in tact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TThielen Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Depending on where you live there are plenty of CNA programs out there that are only 3 weeks long. I have also heard of a few that are offered online. I took the 3 week program for CNA at Career Quest....this enabled me to keep all my prereq courses in tact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t2091 Posted June 12, 2012 Author Share Posted June 12, 2012 I live in Arizona and haven't came across an online classes. I'm just kind of stuck in a weird position and trying to figure out which is the best way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t2091 Posted June 12, 2012 Author Share Posted June 12, 2012 I live in Arizona and haven't came across an online classes. I'm just kind of stuck in a weird position and trying to figure out which is the best way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t2091 Posted June 12, 2012 Author Share Posted June 12, 2012 I live in Arizona and haven't came across an online classes. I'm just kind of stuck in a weird position and trying to figure out which is the best way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jen0508 Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 if i could go back in time i would have done my CNA class sooner and worked as a CNA while I completed my degree and prereqs. dont waste your time and money doing a CNA course at a CC. i got mine in 2 weeks, class was led by an RN who did CNA training on the side. might be hard to find a program like that but they are out there. all CNA programs have to be registered with the state (atleast where i live) so find whatever body/agency in your state that registers the CNA courses and you should be able to find a complete list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jen0508 Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 if i could go back in time i would have done my CNA class sooner and worked as a CNA while I completed my degree and prereqs. dont waste your time and money doing a CNA course at a CC. i got mine in 2 weeks, class was led by an RN who did CNA training on the side. might be hard to find a program like that but they are out there. all CNA programs have to be registered with the state (atleast where i live) so find whatever body/agency in your state that registers the CNA courses and you should be able to find a complete list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jen0508 Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 if i could go back in time i would have done my CNA class sooner and worked as a CNA while I completed my degree and prereqs. dont waste your time and money doing a CNA course at a CC. i got mine in 2 weeks, class was led by an RN who did CNA training on the side. might be hard to find a program like that but they are out there. all CNA programs have to be registered with the state (atleast where i live) so find whatever body/agency in your state that registers the CNA courses and you should be able to find a complete list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t2091 Posted June 13, 2012 Author Share Posted June 13, 2012 Thanks for the information. Do you recall about how much that was? The independent schools so far are running around $950 for a five week class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t2091 Posted June 13, 2012 Author Share Posted June 13, 2012 Thanks for the information. Do you recall about how much that was? The independent schools so far are running around $950 for a five week class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t2091 Posted June 13, 2012 Author Share Posted June 13, 2012 Thanks for the information. Do you recall about how much that was? The independent schools so far are running around $950 for a five week class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TThielen Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 Sounds about right, the classes range anywhere from $550-$1500 (Michigan) but the cheaper ones don't include many of your state testing fees etc.... so it ends up being close to $1000 when all said and done, while the more expensive courses usually are an all inclusive type deal which makes it more streamline with less leg work on the students behalf when you get to the testing etc.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TThielen Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 Sounds about right, the classes range anywhere from $550-$1500 (Michigan) but the cheaper ones don't include many of your state testing fees etc.... so it ends up being close to $1000 when all said and done, while the more expensive courses usually are an all inclusive type deal which makes it more streamline with less leg work on the students behalf when you get to the testing etc.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TThielen Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 Sounds about right, the classes range anywhere from $550-$1500 (Michigan) but the cheaper ones don't include many of your state testing fees etc.... so it ends up being close to $1000 when all said and done, while the more expensive courses usually are an all inclusive type deal which makes it more streamline with less leg work on the students behalf when you get to the testing etc.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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