Nurse Assistant Training Program Learn the skills and knowledge to become a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)

The American Red Cross Nurse Assistant Training Locations in Alabama Huntsville Birmingham Montgomery

What does the American Red Cross do? We provide immediate medical assistance and disaster relief for victims of events like Hurricane Katrina and 9/11 throughout our country. We also provide food, clothing and shelter to individuals dealing with personal tragedies, such as fires, hurricanes, tornados or floods.

What training does the American Red Cross provide? First Aid CPR Nurse Assistant AED and much more…

This training will provide you with the skills necessary to be a successful Nurse Assistant such as: How to take vital signs Range of motion exercises CPR/FA/AED Infection control Skills to assist in all daily living activities Medical Terminology Communication, teamwork and diversity skills for the workplace The NAT Program provides training for individuals interested in a career in the medical field working in a Hospital, Nursing Home, or Home Healthcare setting.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS: Textbook, Student Handbook, Study Guides & all Skill Supplies Included in Tuition State-of-the-art classrooms & medical equipment 72 hours of classroom instruction taught by Registered Nurses 24 hours of hands-on clinical experience at a local nursing home 2 day review and pretest for the State Exam Job Fair with local employers Tutoring available before/after classes Graduation ceremony with American Red Cross Nurse Assistant Pin and Awards 2 year certification in CPR, First Aid and AED Day classes 4 weeks; Nights 6 weeks

The Alabama Department of Public Health Course Requirements The Alabama Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) training is overseen by The Alabama Department of Public Health. Training courses are required to be a minimum of 75 hours of training, with at least 16 hours of hands-on clinical instruction. The American Red Cross Nurse Assistant Training Program follow theses requirements. We here at American Red Cross want to make sure our graduates are completely prepared to become Certified Nurse Assistants (CNA). 2013 – 2014 American Red Cross NAT Statistics 98% of enrolled students graduate from our program 94% of graduates passed the written portion of their state exam 91% of graduates passed the skills portion of their state exam

( Come to an Information Session at the Jefferson - Shelby Chapter any Tuesday at 1:30 pm to hear more about enrollment and scholarship opportunities. The session lasts 1 hour. American Red Cross Jefferson-Shelby Chapter 114 22nd St. S. Birmingham, AL 35233 HOW DO I ENROLL ?

ask about Scholarship Opportunities The cost of the NAT program is $1,250, which includes textbook and all classroom supplies. ask about Scholarship Opportunities Debit, Credit Card, Money Order or Cashier’s Check are accepted Money Orders should be made out to American Red Cross/NAT Program

You will gain valuable clinical experience. After the classroom education is complete, students will be given 24 hours of supervised hands-on clinical experience at a local nursing home.

of our Nurse Assistant Training program. Students fulfilling all program requirements, will become American Red Cross graduates of our Nurse Assistant Training program.

The last 2 days of class your Instructors prepare you for the State exam with pre-tests and skills review. Upon successful course completion, all certified students are eligible to take the State Tested Nurse Assistant (CNA) examination.

Job Fair The Job Fair will help you find a job. You will have the opportunity to fill out job applications and interview with prospective employers. .

Entry-level Education Department of Labor Statistics: Nurse Assistants/Home Health Aides 2014 Median Pay: $26,020 per year $12.51 per hour Number of US Jobs (2014): 1,427,830 Job Outlook (2014-2020): 70% (Faster than average) Employment Change (2014-2020): 302,000 Similar Occupations Entry-level Education 2014 Median Yearly Salary Licensed Practical Nurse Postsecondary non-degree award $40,380 Occupational Therapy Aides Associate’s degree $47,490 Physical Therapist Aides $37,710 Psychiatric Aides $26,880 Registered Nurses $64,690

Someday, we may need someone to care for us the same way… Being a Nurse Assistant is not just a job…it is a calling.

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