Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Free CNA training in Virginia

If you are looking for an entry-level healthcare job where you can make up to $30,000 per year in the State of Virginia, you should consider training as a certified nursing assistant.  You will need to locate and attend an accredited CNA training course and then pass the exam for certification.  Most courses cost less than $900.  There are options you can look into for free cna training as well. Read below:

There are some colleges in the state of Virginia that offer nursing assistant programs.  If you attend a program that is comprised of regular credit hours, you can apply for state and federal financial assistance.  You will receive free cna training if you are approved for enough grants to cover your tuition.  The same is true if you are approved for enough scholarship money to complete nursing assistant training.

You can be reimbursed any money you spent for nursing assistant training courses if you are hired by a nursing care facility in Virginia.  An employer will reimburse your expenses if you are hired to work as a CNA for their facility within one year of receiving your certification.  Although, you will need to initially cover the cost out of your own pocket, in the long run, your CNA training will be free. More info on How To Get Free Training Through Nursing Homes

Many nursing homes and retirement communities will actually pay you to become a certified nursing assistant.  There is a high demand for quality nursing assistants with certification.  For this reason, many of these facilities provide training for individuals as long as they are then willing to work for the facility for an amount of time as agreed to in a contract.

You will not need to pay out more than you can afford for CNA training.  You can find options to receive free cna training or to receive a reimbursement of the money you spend for training.

Updates:

Sheela, a reader of our website has generously directed us to a free program in Virginia. The program is provided by Tap Into Hope. more details can be found at http://www.tapintohope.org/programs/cna.html (Do let us know if you were successful through the comments section)

Nursing homes in Virginia that might offer CNA training for free

Note: These nursing homes DO NOT Provide CNA training directly. This list is of some of the more popular nursing homes in Va. Look for those that have active vacancies. Always be polite when inquiring as not all might have training. 

Autumn Care Of Altavista – 1317 Lola Ave   Altavista, Virginia 24517

Autumn Care Of Great Bridge – 821 Cedar Road   Chesapeake, Virginia 23320

Autumn Care Of Madison – Number One Autumn Court   Madison, Virginia 22727

Autumn Care Of Norfolk – 1401 Halstead Avenue   Norfolk, Virginia 23502

Bowling Green Healthcare Center – 120 Anderson Avenue   Bowling Green, Virginia 22427

Brian Cntr Nrsn Care/Alleghany – 100 Alleghany Regional Hospital Lane   Lowmoor, Virginia 24457

Brian Cntr Nsg Care/Fincastle – 188 Old Fincastle Road   Fincastle, Virginia 24090

Brian Ctr Hlt & Rehab/Scott Co – 105 Clonce Street   Weber City, Virginia 24290

Grace Lodge – 1503 Grace Street   Lynchburg, Virginia 24505

Grayson N&R Center – 400 S. Independence Ave   Independence, Virginia 24348

Greensville Memorial Nsg Hm – 214 Weaver Ave   Emporia, Virginia 23847

Gretna Health Care Center – 595 Vaden Drive   Gretna, Virginia 24557

Halifax Regional Hospital Snf – 2204 Wilborn Ave   South Boston, Virginia 24592

Inova Cameron Glen Care Cntr – 1800 Cameron Glen Drive   Herndon, Virginia 20190

Inova Commonwealth Care Center – 4315 Chain Bridge Road   Fairfax, Virginia 22030

James River Convalescent Cente – 540 Aberthaw Avenue   Newport News, Virginia 23601

John Randolph Nursing Home – 409 Randolph Rd P O Box 1626   Hopewell, Virginia 23860

Johnson Cntr/Falcons Landing – 20535 Earhart Place   Sterling, Virginia 20165

Kegley Manor – Route 1 Box 105   Bastian, Virginia 24314

Oak Hill Center – 512 Houston Street   Staunton, Virginia 24401

Oak Lea Nsg Home – 1475 Virginia Avenue   Harrisonburg, Virginia 22802

Oak Springs Of Warrenton – 614 Hastings Lane   Warrenton, Virginia 20186

Oakwood Manor Bedford Mem – 1613 Oakwood Street   Bedford, Virginia 24523

Oakwood Nsg & Rehab Cntr – 5520 Indian River Road   Virginia Beach, Virginia 23464

Orange County Nursing Home – 120 Dogwood Lane   Orange, Virginia 22960

The Meadows Nursing Center – 2715 Dogtown Road   Goochland, Virginia 23063

The Orchard – 20 Delfae Drive   Warsaw, Virginia 22572

The Village Nursing Center –    Fork Union, Virginia 23055

The Washington House – 5100 Fillmore Avenue   Alexandria, Virginia 22311

Thornton Hall – 827 Norview Avenue   Norfolk, Virginia 23509

Trinity Mission Farmville – Route 5 Scott Drive   Farmville, Virginia 23901

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