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Certified Nursing Assistant

The main role of a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) is to provide basic care to patients and assist them in daily activities that include bathing, dressing, feeding and taking vital signs. The role of a CNA is not glamorous but is extremely essential in long term care. Compassionate individuals with a deep desire to care for others are needed to fill these positions.

Education & Experience:
A CNA must complete a state approved nurse aide training program, pass the nurse aide competency evaluation consisting of both a written and a skills test, and be certified by the Virginia Nurse Aide Registry. Nurse aide education programs designed to prepare nurse aides for certification shall be a minimum of 120 clock hours in length. The curriculum of such programs shall include communication and interpersonal skills, safety and emergency procedures, personal care skills, observational and reporting techniques, appropriate clinical care of the aged and disabled, skills for basic restorative services, clients’ rights, legal aspects of practice as a certified nurse aide, occupational health and safety measures, culturally sensitive care, and appropriate management of conflict. The training program must be approved by the Virginia Board of Nursing.

Salary Average
$22,000-$28,000

Certifications
Qualified Medication Aide
Restorative Aide

Next Steps
Qualified Medication Aide
Restorative Aide
Licensed Practical Nurse
Social Services
Activities Professional

Registered Medication Aide

A registered medication aide (RMA) is an individual who who has successfully completed the direct care staff training required by the Department of Social Services for employment in an assisted living facility or an approved nurse aide education program. additional training and demonstrated competency while dispensing medications and applying or administering treatments under the direct supervision of a registered nurse or a licensed practical nurse. The RMA assists the professional nursing staff in assuring that standards of resident care, comfort, and safety are maintained by administering medications and treatments.

Education & Experience:
A RMA must complete a state-approved
registered medication aide training program. The RMA training program consists of at least 68 hours of training to include 40 hours of classroom instructions and 20 hours of supervised practicum. The training program must be approved by the Virginia Board of Nursing.

Salary Average
$26,000

Certifications
Medical Records

Next Steps
Nurse

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