#CertifiedNursingAssistant
Embarking on a promising career in healthcare? A Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) role is a pivotal first step in this ever-growing career field, offering essential patient support under LPN/RN supervision. CNAs monitor vital signs, assist in daily patient care, and ensure comfort. Training for CNA certification varies by state, with specialized programs for advanced care levels.
Want to become a CNA in Portland? See Oregon’s 105-hour training requirements, exam steps, and day, evening, and weekend classes that fit your schedule.
Bryan University offers three NWCCU-approved online CNA specialty certifications. Here’s what each one covers, who it’s best for, and how to decide which to take first.
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.
Marissa was already doing the work as a caregiver; now she’s a Certified Nursing Assistant with her sights set on becoming a critical care nurse. “It’s probably the best decision I’ve made in a long time.”
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.
Becoming a CNA is just the beginning. See the top CNA career paths, from advanced patient care roles to long-term healthcare opportunities.
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.
Caregiver Training Institute Graduate Spotlight: Discover Zoë Dimzoff’s inspiring journey to becoming a nurse and how CTI prepares students for healthcare careers.
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 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.