Nurses Aide Training in Alaska

You've made a good choice if you've decided to become a CNA in Alaska.

CNA careers are on the rise all over the United States and especially in Alaska, due to changes in health care reform and the fact that a large percentage of the population is aging.

CNA jobs are predicted to rise by 20% until 2020, faster than all other health care jobs, according to the United States Department of Labor.

Training Options CNA programs are generally eight-weeks long in Alaska, just make sure the program you are interested in taking is state approved, you can do this by contacting your local Department of Health and Human Services or Alaska's Nurses Aide's Registry. Some technical and community colleges offer CNA classes and many nursing homes offer free CNA training. They usually require a year of work in return for the tuition and might pay you as you train.

Call your local nursing home to see if they offer these benefits.

CNA Schools: Avtec Alaska's Institute of Technology of Anchorage offers an eight-week state of Alaska approved CNA program which comprises 230 hours to be completed in 38 training days.
The first four weeks include 114 hours of classroom theory and lab skills along with eight hours of basic life support. A half hour practice skills lab is offered and recommended for students to take advantage of after classes.
The second four weeks include 108 clinical hours of training in a nursing home.

Contact info: avtec.edu UAF Community College and Technical College Offers a comprehensive one-semester nurse's aid program approved by the Alaska board of nursing, which addresses patients of all ages across the life-span.

This program prepares students to be a part of the health care system in multiple settings.
This course covers basic anatomy and physiology and nursing care for all ages, as well as patients experience several physical and mental disorders.
Online Studies Some online courses are available for free, just make sure they are in compliance with state guidelines and you may have to take additional testing before becoming eligible to test for licensure.

Certification Upon successful completion of your CNA program you'll have to take the National Nurse's Aide Assessment Program Examination (NNAAP).

This test consists of two parts, a written and lab skills test.

Alaska Nurse Aid Registry Requirements After passing the NNAAP exam, you'll need to register with the State of Alaska Nurse's Aide Registry.

This ensures that you have met federal and state guidelines and that you are eligible for employment.