CNA Training Classes In Alaska

Alaska certainly has a shortage of Certified Nursing Assistants and this is a good career to choose as the economy continues to change. It is gives good classroom instruction to get your foot in the door for other health fields down the road such as Licensed Practical Nursing and Registered Nurse or Dental Hygienist.

Another attractive aspect of this program is that it only lasts a few weeks for training and therefore is much less expensive and time consuming than some of the more stringent program requirements for other health fields but leaves the oppotunity open to step up when your ready.

THE SCHOOLS/TRAINING PROGRAMS

University of Alaska Southeast has programs in Sitka and Ketchikan and Juneau. Some nursing homes offer alot of the training needed right on the job at no charge many times. If you live in areas like Klawock, Thorne Bay, Wrangell, or Metlakatia, make sure you know what all your options are as these towns may be limited with what is offered.

WHAT PAY CAN I EXPECT?

Certified Nursing Assistants and Home Health Aides across the United States make anywhere from $10-$14 per hour typically. Alaska is a bit rougher terrain and climate, and a CNA can be earn a bit more.

WHAT ARE THE CLASSES AND LAB?

Into to health care, patient bill of rights, legal issues, study skills, bed baths, personal care, body mechanics, occult blood testing, care of surgical patient, body structure and function, vital signs, lifespan growth and development, medical abbreviations, OT, RT, vision and hearing problems, mental health disorders, CNA role in healthcare, Maslow’s hierachy of needs, ethical standards, communication, preventing infection, comfort,rest, and sleep, the patient unit and bed making, skin care, range of motion, turning and positioning, sexuality, care of elderly/elder abuse, nutrition, transfers and ambulation, safety restraints, confusion and dementia, activity therapy, rehabilitation, death and dying, common health problems, basic emergency care.

WHAT IF I DON’T LIKE THIS JOB?

This is an excellent springboard into other health care fields as an Alaska Dental Hygiene program may be more to your liking for higher pay when you are ready to make the commitment for some additional schooling. If you enjoy helping people as a Nursing Assistant the Alaska Licensed Practical Nurse or Alaska Registered Nurse Program may be the next step up for you.