CNA programs in Vermont can be found at technical schools.
Certified nursing assistants (CNAs) commonly work in health care facilities such as long-term nursing homes, home health agencies and physician's offices. The duties of a CNA involve taking vitals, providing general assistance to patients, patient triage and following orders from physicians or nurses. CNA programs in Vermont are found at technical schools and often lead to certification as a licensed nursing assistant or aide, which is the same as a CNA. According to Indeed.com, the median annual salary for CNAs in Vermont was $28,000 in June 2010.
River Valley Technical Center
River Valley Technical Center (RVTC) in Springfield, Vermont offers high school students and adults job training and earn college credit. The CNA program at RVTC is offered as a health careers class. In the first phase of the program, students learn patient care, health care ethics, communication, CPR and first aid. Students will be eligible to obtain a nursing aide license after completing this phase. The second phase builds on the skills previously acquired and teaches students workplace ethics and behavior. Students that complete both parts will receive college credit for classes in medical terminology and legal and ethical issues in health care.
River Valley Technical Center
307 South Street
Springfield, VT 05156-3273
802-885-8300
rvtc.org
Randolph Technical Career Center
Randolph Technical Career Center (RTCC) in Randolph, Vermont offers a technical health careers program that includes a licensed nursing assistant course. This program includes classroom instruction and a clinical internship. Curriculum includes health care concepts, nursing skill development and the medical knowledge required to obtain employment in the health care field or enter a health care education program at a college. Students who complete this program are eligible to take the examination to become a licensed nursing assistant.
Randolph Technical Career Center
17 Forest Street
Randolph, VT 05060-1006
802-728-9595
randolphtech.org
Stafford Technical Center
Stafford Technical Center in Rutland, Vermont, offers a health careers program covering a wide range of medical topics. Student who complete this program can take the national licensed nursing assistant exam. Some of the subjects covered in this program include CPR, anatomy and physiology, legal responsibilities, nutrition and medical terminology. Graduates of this program will receive a certificate of completion.
Stafford Technical Center
8 Stratton Road
Rutland, VT 05701-3784
802-770-1033
staffordonline.org
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