CNA Certification Exam and Video

Posted on Oct 22, 2010 in CNA Certification

For those of you interested in a career as a certified nursing assistant (CAN) must be aware that you will have to pass the CNA exam to receive your certification. The CNA exam consists of different parts and segments that you will need to pass in order to become a certified nursing assistant. Once you complete your accredited nursing assistant training class you will need to take the exam.

Your certification class will be quite interesting as you will be covering the basics in patient care procedures. Those of you who have a pleasant personality and are very patient can really look forward in having a great career in this field. You will be working along nurses and doctors in looking after patients. Now, the main problem is that they don’t have much time in serving and helping patients, which is where the CNA comes in.

It is very generous job and after a day work, nothing can beat the fact that you have helped few people in need of help and support. Anyway once you complete your training program, you can submit your paperwork needed to register for a CNA exam. It is a wise idea to prepare well ahead of the exam in order that you can do well. The best way is to attend your training program and get as much as hands on experience possible.

During your training more emphasis will be given on the demonstrations with real patients. Actually, the main part of your certification will include a practical demonstration in front of doctors and nurses that you are capable of becoming a CNA. You purchase practice exams through online. By doing that you get a feel on what type of questions that may be asked during the exam.

You need to know how to do simple things like taking pulse reading of a patient, how to move a patient in the bed, how to help a patient to the toilet, etc. You can even practice these steps with your friends or family members. It is better to be well prepared and arrive well ahead of time for your exam to the center. You may be required to bring a patient to show your skills.

Make sure you pass all the parts of your exam in the first try itself as you can get your certification. Good luck.

Following up on our last article, we have a new video:

Information about becoming a CNA – Some call this video boring, but some good basic points are made.

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