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Q. What does a CNA do and how much do they make?
A. Certified Nurse Aides typically work in; nursing homes, assisted living facilities, hospitals, Hospice, home health, or private duty. Pay rates range from $9 to $14 dollars per hour. The role of the CNA is to provide for the daily care, comfort, safety and health needs of the residents. The CNA's work activities include the following;
Q. What is included with my tuition?
A. The tuition includes; Textbook, Workbook, stethoscope, tuberculosis tests, and CPR Training.
Q. Are there any additional expenses?
A.Other Expenses; Physical $20.00, Certification Test Fee $75.00, Uniform (forest green scrubs) approx. $20.00, Watch with a second hand (to take vital signs) approx. $15.00
Q. Where will the Certification Test be given?
A. IVY Tech State College administers the certification test, you pay the $75.00 Test fee directly to them.
Q. Do you offer Tuition assistance or pell grants?
A. No we do not, but there are several state agencies that do, such as:
Q. Will my first employer reimburse me the cost of my CNA course tuition?
A. Many Nursing Homes and Long Term Care Facilities do reimburse you for your training, this is based upon federal and state regulations,Listed below;
Federal Register/Vol.56, No.187/ Thursday, September 26,1991 / Rules and Regulations
Section 483.154, Subsection (C)(3)
"If an individual who is not employed, or does not have an offer to be employed as a nurse aide becomes employed by or receives an offer of employment from a facility not later than 12 months after completing a nurse aide competency evaluation program, the State must provide for the reimbursement of costs incurred in completing the program on a pro rata basis during the period in which the individual is employed as a nurse aide."
Q. Do you place me into a job?
A. No, we do offer job placement assistance, we will give you a listing of screened facilities upon graduation, we include CPR in our training which you will need for employment, and we may also provide references to employers.
Q. What do I need to bring to class and when do I have to be in uniform?
A. For class you will need a notebook, pens/pencils, and highlighter. You need to start wearing your uniform the second week.
Q. What do your past students have to say about your program?
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I wanted to take this opportunity to say thanks to everyone at Nurse Tech! All the Instructors are very nice, helpful, and make sure you know and understand your job, role and requirements as a CNA. I feel that I have learned more in the 3 weeks at Nurse Tech than I did in the 3 years I spent in college. I have more confidence in my skills as a soon to be CNA. I recommend Nurse Tech to everybody who wants to become a CNA and have the opportunity and pleasure of having the best training for the CNA program. It is truly awesome, educational, fun, and not boring. Thank you again to all the instructors!, I Really appreciate your taking the time to teach me!
C. Hickman, Crothersville, IN , 11-12-2005
Nurse Tech is a wonderful place to go if you are interested in being a CNA I recommend no other place. The class and clinicals are a great opportunity for knowledge and experience. I have gotten a great education. The best thing about Nurse Tech is the Instructors and Staff, they are terrific people. I enjoyed my time and I'm going to miss everyone. Thank You. L. Saltsgaver, Lanesville, IN