Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

A certified nursing assistant (CNA) is a health care professional who provides basic care to patients and supports other health care professionals. CNAs can specialize in various areas like geriatric care, pediatrics, home healthcare, hospice care, or behavioral health.
Certified Medication Aide (CMA), Certified Nurse Aide (CNA), Certified Nurses Aide (CNA), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA), Nurses' Aide, Nursing Aide, Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Assistant (PCA), State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA)
Complete a CNA training program and pass a state certification exam
$36,910 ($17.75 hourly)
  • Hospitals
  • Nursing homes
  • Assisted living facilities
Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate Programs

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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)