Career path
Every route into hands-on bedside care, and the fastest way into healthcare without a degree.
Median pay is the midpoint of 24 recent Certified Nursing Assistant postings in that index that published a salary range — not a national average.
Where are you starting? (no signup)
3 months · about $1.2k
Months 1–2
You learn: Infection Control, HIPAA Compliance, Vital Signs.
Months 3–3
You learn: Patient Care, Activities of Daily Living Support, Patient Mobility and Transfers.
State CNA Certification (approved training + state exam) — Credentia (NNAAP) · about $1,200 · about 3 months
Programme details →5 months · about $0
Months 1–3
You learn: Activities of Daily Living Support, Patient Mobility and Transfers, Infection Control.
Months 4–5
You learn: Patient Care, Vital Signs, HIPAA Compliance.
State CNA Certification (approved training + state exam) — Credentia (NNAAP) · about $1,200 · about 3 months
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