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The Blog section of caregivertraininginstitute.com is a dedicated space for sharing updates and essential information relevant to caregivers and those interested in caregiver training. This category answers pertinent questions about the industry, its development, opportunities, and resources to support caregivers in their professional growth & service to others while answering their most pressing questions.

Top 10 Skills Every Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Needs in 2026 

By Caregiver Training Institute / June 12, 2026 / Comments Off on Top 10 Skills Every Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Needs in 2026 

What does it take to be a successful CNA? Certified Nursing Assistants must master a combination of technical and interpersonal skills to deliver quality patient care.

Five Skills Every Successful Medication Aide Should Master 

By Caregiver Training Institute / May 27, 2026 / Comments Off on Five Skills Every Successful Medication Aide Should Master 

The CNAs who become successful Medication Aides are technically skilled as well as attentive, organized, and good with people. 

Where Do CNAs Work? Common and Unexpected Job Settings

By Caregiver Training Institute / April 2, 2026 / Comments Off on Where Do CNAs Work? Common and Unexpected Job Settings

Explore where CNAs work; from hospitals and nursing homes to home health and unexpected settings. Discover the wide range of career paths available for Certified Nursing Assistants.

Meet Dr. Nereida Henderson: Caregiver Training Institute’s Program Director 

By Caregiver Training Institute / March 20, 2026 / Comments Off on Meet Dr. Nereida Henderson: Caregiver Training Institute’s Program Director 

Meet Dr. Nereida Henderson, Program Director at Caregiver Training Institute. Discover her background, experience, and the dedication she brings to advancing caregiver education and student success.

Caregiver Training Institute Welcomes New Program Director Dr. Nereida Henderson 

By Caregiver Training Institute / March 20, 2026 / Comments Off on Caregiver Training Institute Welcomes New Program Director Dr. Nereida Henderson 

We are excited to announce that Dr. Nereida Henderson has been appointed Program Director of Caregiver Training Institute (CTI)! 

Why Assisted Living Facilities Rely on Medication Aides

By Caregiver Training Institute / February 25, 2026 / Comments Off on Why Assisted Living Facilities Rely on Medication Aides

Learn why medication aides are essential in assisted living facilities and why clear role separation is so important.

Top Career Paths You Can Take After Becoming a CNA

By Caregiver Training Institute / January 29, 2026 / Comments Off on Top Career Paths You Can Take After Becoming a CNA

Becoming a CNA is just the beginning. See the top CNA career paths, from advanced patient care roles to long-term healthcare opportunities.

Becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant: Education, Training, and Where You Can Work

By Caregiver Training Institute / December 10, 2025 / Comments Off on Becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant: Education, Training, and Where You Can Work

If you’ve been feeling drawn toward healthcare, the kind of pull that says “I want to do work that matters,” becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is one of the quickest, most meaningful ways to get started. No four-year degree, no endless prerequisites, no waiting years to make an impact. Just solid training, real skills, and a career that opens doors.

CNA 1 and CNA 2 Are Now One Certification: What Oregon Nursing Assistants Need to Know

By Caregiver Training Institute / November 14, 2025 / Comments Off on CNA 1 and CNA 2 Are Now One Certification: What Oregon Nursing Assistants Need to Know

CNA 1 and CNA 2 are now one certification in Oregon. Learn what Nursing Assistants need to know and how Caregiver Training Institute can help you prepare.

November is National Caregiving Month: How CNAs Make a Difference in Hospice, Home Care, and Long-Term Care

By Caregiver Training Institute / November 10, 2025 / Comments Off on November is National Caregiving Month: How CNAs Make a Difference in Hospice, Home Care, and Long-Term Care

November is a month dedicated to honoring caregivers. It includes National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, Long-Term Care Awareness Month, National Family Caregivers Month, and National Home Care and Hospice Month. These observances highlight the compassionate professionals and family members who provide care, comfort, and support to patients across the country.