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.
Read MoreBecoming 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.
Read MoreCaregiver Training Institute Graduate Spotlight: Zoë Dimzoff’s Journey to Becoming a Nurse
Caregiver Training Institute Graduate Spotlight: Discover Zoë Dimzoff’s inspiring journey to becoming a nurse and how CTI prepares students for healthcare careers.
Read MoreCNA 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.
Read MoreNovember 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.
Read MoreVeterans Day vs. Memorial Day vs. Labor Day: What’s the Difference?
Confused about Veterans Day, Memorial Day, and Labor Day? While all three involve flags, parades, and long weekends, each holiday honors a very different part of the American story. From remembering fallen heroes to celebrating the contributions of workers, understanding the distinctions can make your observance more meaningful.
Read MoreThink You’re Speaking English? These Common Words Are Actually Native American
You probably speak more Native American words than you think. From hammock (Taino) to Chicago (“wild onion”), Indigenous languages have quietly shaped English—and your everyday life—without you even realizing it.
Read MoreCNA and Medication Aide Courses in Oregon: How Do Clinical Hours Work?
Learn how clinical hours work in Oregon CNA and Medication Aide courses, including requirements, supervision, and hands-on training expectations.
Read MoreHispanic Heritage Month: The Surprising History You Probably Didn’t Know
You may know it as a celebration filled with music, food, and community events, but the history behind Hispanic Heritage Month is full of surprising details that most people don’t know.
Read MoreSeven Surprising Fourth of July Facts You Didn’t Learn in School
Think you know why we celebrate the Fourth of July? Most of us picture fireworks, barbeques, and flags – but behind the red, white, and blue is a history full of surprises.
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