Free CNA Training: Resources
Posted on October, 03, 2011 by admin
State Tested Nursing Assistant (CNA) jobs are on the rise as the elderly population increases. It is a solid career to embark upon, a job that offers many rewards working in a long term care facility, assisted living facility, palliative or hospice care, or as a home health care. If this is a career you are interested in, obtaining the necessary required training can be financed easier than you think. In fact, you may be able to get if free! There are several sources of financing, grants and free assistance that may be available to you.
For instance, the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) offers financial assistance to those who are looking for work or displaced workers who what to learn new skills and change careers. There is the federally funded program, Workforce Investment Act (WIA). WIA provides employment and training services, as does the WIA Youth program, which is designed for individuals between the ages of 14-21 who require educational and/or employment assistance.
If you do not qualify for a government grants or assistance, there are other options available to you. If you are hired by a nursing facility, specifically a Medicare or Medicaid facility, prior to starting training, or are hired within 12 months of completing a training program, and you have passed the state mandated test, you may be eligible for complete reimbursement of the CNA program. This includes reimbursement of testing and course materials. Contact your employer’s Human Resource Department to confirm these benefits are available to you.
Finally, if the options mentioned above do not suit you, Premier Choice Health Services (PCHS) offers individuals a hassle-free, no credit check, financing. All it takes is a valid checking account, a valid driver’s license and proof of employment income. PCHS also offers a convenient payment plan. With a $200.00 deposit at time of enrollment, and the final payment of $215 due the last Friday of the two and a half week program, you, too, can embark upon a successful career as a certified CNA today!
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