Do you want to be in the medical profession? Do you have a caring heart when it comes to the elderly? You might be a perfect candidate to become a certified nursing assistant (CNA). Click here for a list of approved Tennessee programs and call the program nearest you for more information.
Training includes 40 hours of classroom learning and either 35 or 60 hours of supervised clinical instruction. If the program is offered through a nursing home, there is no charge for training, books or testing fees. In most cases, you will complete the program in four months.
Other important links
Stories from caregivers: Click here for videos of long-term care professionals sharing their stories of inspiration
Long-term care workforce resources from the American Health Care Association
CNA Essay Contest: Participants in THCA’s 2022 CNA Essay Contest answered the question, “How has working as a CNA during the pandemic shaped your ability to be a better caregiver to residents?” Here are the winners voted on by THCA’s Membership Services Committee.
THCA/TNCAL’s Convention & Trade Show is the association’s signature event of the year, a time when Tennessee’s long-term care professionals can come together for education, networking, and a true sense of community. This year, however, the COVID-19 pandemic has created challenges unlike any our industry has seen before. THCA’s Board of Directors and staff have been considering the feasibility of holding a major event amid social distancing recommendations, restrictions on large gatherings, and the particular dangers of the virus to the elderly population.