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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

To become a certified nursing assistant, you need to complete 75 hours of training and pass a competency test. After you do this, your name is placed on a state registry of nursing assistants. CNA programs teach you to perform direct patient care and assist with medical procedures, such as range of motion exercises.

Another option is a more comprehensive “patient care technician” program. In addition to the training you get in a CNA program, you’ll learn skills such as monitoring vital signs and collecting blood samples for testing.