Saturday, May 25, 2013

Free CNA Training in Oregon

You can become a nursing assistant in Oregon by completing a state certified training program and then by passing the test for certification.  The state of Oregon offers two levels of nursing assistant training: the CNA 1 and the CNA2 Program.  You must become certified as a CNA1 before you can continue training.  Read below for a list of free training options:

Many CNA training programs are offered at community colleges and in other educational facilities.  You can contact local colleges and universities in your area to find those that offer nursing assistant training.  Talk to the schools to determine if the programs you will be entering will be eligible for grants or scholarships of any type.

You should apply for grants and scholarships if they are available to you to cover a training program for nursing assistant certification.  It might sometimes work out that you will receive enough financial aid to pay for the entire course, thus offering you free training.

There are nursing care facilities and even hospitals that offer nursing assistant training as well.  You should contact local facilities to find out if any offer training.  Ask those that do offer training if they offer employee sponsored program.  In these programs you will agree to work for an employer for awhile and they will agree to pay for your training.

Contact the Nursing Aide Registry for the state of Oregon if you are hoping to find free cna training options.  Someone at the Registry should be able to refer you to any programs or agencies that might be able to help pay for your certified nursing assistant education.  You should then follow up by checking into any programs to determine if you can apply for training tuition assistance.

Clatsop Care Center (Added June 2012)
they are currently funding four scholarships for CNA training. The financial assistance allows you to get trained at Clatsop Community College after which you will need to work for the care center for a minimum of 6 months(24 hours a week). If you’re serious about becoming a CNA and want a job ready for you, this looks like a perfect opportunity. A lot of people may feel that getting bound by an employer is a bad thing but in today’s economy, getting training AND a job all together is excellent.  You can pick up the scholarship application at their facility over at 646 – 16th Street, Astoria, OR 97103. Call them on 503-325-0313 for more info.

The Oregon Job Corps:
There are six job corps centers located in Oregon. They are in Angell, Pivot, Springdale, Timber lake, Tongue Point and Wolf Creek. Of those 6 locations, only 3 offer free CNA training as one of the career training choices. The training is for free but there are some caveats that may not be suitable for everyone. You are required to live at the facility where you take the course because they help you improve your social skills(some facilities may allow you to reside elsewhere so check first)
More on this in our article on Job Corps Free Training

Marquis Companies
They have a very competitive training program that usually runs every five weeks. the facilities currently offering this type of training are in Mt. Tabor and Portland. You will need to apply in person and satisfy their entry requirements to get into the program. if selected you will undergo training and then appear for the state exam. After passing you will get employment at the facility that trained and you and you will start earning a salary. For more details visit http://www.marquiscompanies.com/careers/cnacertification/cna-faq

Nursing homes in Oregon that might offer free CNA training

Note: These nursing homes DO NOT Provide CNA training directly. This list includes some of the popular nursing homes in Oregon and is there to help you get started on locating a nursing home near your area. If you do find one close to you that has an active CNA vacancy, they might hire you as a trainee.

Avamere Rehab Of Sweet Home – 950 Nandina Drive   Sweet Home, Oregon 97386

Avamere Riverpark Of Eugene – 425 Alexander Loop   Eugene, Oregon 97401

Baptist Manor – 900 Ne 81st Avenue   Portland, Oregon 97213

Baycrest Health Center – 3959 Sheridan Avenue   North Bend, Oregon 97459

Blue Mountain Nurs Home – 112 East Fifth Street   Prairie City, Oregon 97869

Camelot Care Center – 3900 Pacific Avenue   Forest Grove, Oregon 97116

Evergreen Milton Freewater – 120 Elzora Street   Milton Freewater, Oregon 97862

Evergreen The Dalles Health – 1023 W. 25th Avenue   The Dalles, Oregon 97058

Evergreen Vista Health Center – 103 Adams Avenue   La Grande, Oregon 97850

Evergreen Windsor – 820 Cottage Street Ne   Salem, Oregon 97301

Fair View Trans. Hlth Ctr – 1710 Ne Fairview Avenue   Grants Pass, Oregon 97526

Fairlawn Good Sam Hc – 3457 Ne Division   Gresham, Oregon 97030

Fernhill Care Center – 5737 Ne 37th Avenue   Portland, Oregon 97211

Marquis Care At Centennial – 725 Se 202nd Avenue   Portland, Oregon 97233

Marquis Care At Forest Grove – 3300 19th Avenue   Forest Grove, Oregon 97116

Marquis Care At Hope Village – 1577 S Ivy   Canby, Oregon 97013

Marquis Care At Mt Tabor – 6040 Se Belmont Street   Portland, Oregon 97215

Sherwood Park Nursing & Rehab – 4062 Arleta Avenue Ne   Keizer, Oregon 97303

Siuslaw Care Center – 1951 E. 21st Street   Florence, Oregon 97439

South Hills Rehabilitation Cen – 1166 E. 28th Street   Eugene, Oregon 97403

St. Elizabeth Health Services – 3325 Pocahontas Rd   Baker City, Oregon 97814

Sunny Vista Care Center – 10435 Se Cora Street   Portland, Oregon 97266

Sunnyside Care Center – 4515 Sunnyside Road Se   Salem, Oregon 97302

Tierra Rose Care Center – 4254 Weathers Street Ne   Salem, Oregon 97301

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