Becoming a CNA in Connecticut is a very popular career choice due to the rising demand for certified nursing assistants. This exciting career is not complex nor time consuming to pursue, and job opportunities within this field are continuously growing.

In order to receive CNA certification in Connecticut,  you first must attend an approved state CNA training program.  There are quite a few schools in the state of Connecticut, and the hardest chore you will have at this time is to find a comprehensive program near your hometown.

The program you choose will need to provide you with a set number of training hours that are required by the state in order to allow for certification of the student.  Usually, the requirements are 140 hours of total coursework, with 80 of those hours spent in clinical practice and skills training.   The other 60 hours will be spend involved in classroom work where you will learn basic anatomy and physiology concepts as well as fundamental patient care concepts. 

Due to the nature of working in a medical environment, be prepared to under a physical examination to evaluate for disease or illnesses. You will also be required to undergo a background check and fingerprinting to ensure your good character before training or testing.

After all prerequisites have been completed you will be administered the CNA Certification exam.  The exam is provide to students in two sections. First, you will be asked to perform a series of hands on practical nursing skills before a registered nurse. If you master these tasks, you will then be administered a lengthy multiple choice exam that covers much of your classroom learning. Upon passing the exam you will be awarded your CNA certification in Connecticut and added to the Connecticut Nurse Aide Registry, which allows you to pursue a great job in a medical setting of your choosing.

For additional information regarding Certification in Connecticut visit:

Connecticut Nurse Aide Registry
Connecticut Department of Public Health
410 Capitol Avenue
Hartford, CT 06134
Phone: (860) 509-7596.

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