The pandemic has put a strain on a lot of people and businesses. Healthcare facilities have become overwhelmed with patients, while at the same time, being understaffed. The temporary nurse aide class was put in place by AHCA/NCAL to combat this issue and shortage. The temporary nurse aide class is a FREE 8 hour nurse aide course, that’s right FREE nurse aide class.

What it covers…

The temporary nurse aide certificate allows you to work temporarily during the pandemic to help ease the strain on the facility and the staff. The 8 hour nurse assistant course covers the hot topics and skills like activities of daily living, infection control and prevention, positioning, nutrition and elimination, and comfort and end of life care. These topics will be enough to help you be successful in caring for patients and residents.

How long does it last

The temporary nurse aide deadline is still up in the air, as things are constantly changing with the pandemic. The certificate will likely last as long as the pandemic is present, so you still have time to utilize it. It is still temporary, so you will have to eventually take a full CNA class to become a certified nurse aide and placed on the state registry. The temporary nurse aide certificate does not allow you to take the state exam. You can only sit for the state exam by completing a full CNA program like the one offered at Legacy School of Healthcare.

What happens after I take the temporary CNA class?

After you complete the temporary 8 hour CNA class and take the test, you will be able to print a temporary nurse aide certificate that you can present to possible employers. Once a facility agrees to hire you they will test how well you know the skills that were shown during the class, so be sure to practice.

What places will hire me with a temporary nurse aide certificate?

While this waiver is was put in place federally, it is still up to each facility to accept it or not. Most if not all facilities are aware of the temporary nurse aide training because it is a way to help them and their facility. You can apply to any nursing home or hospital facility with the certificate. Other places to look are mental health and hospice facilities.

What do I do when the pandemic is over?

When the pandemic is gone then, likely, the temporary waiver will go with it. You will need to start looking at options to get fully certified as a nurse assistant if you want to continue to work at the facility as a CNA. If you like the facility that you start to work for, then you can talk to them about covering the cost of you becoming completely certified. They will likely be willing to do it because they wouldn’t want to loose you as an employee.

How do I get the temporary nurse aide certificate?

You complete the 8 hour course and take the test here>>>

Temporary CNA class

Where can I get fully certified to be a CNA?

Legacy School of Healthcare offers CNA classes in Alabama. We are a one stop shop because we also provide the state testing that can put you on the state registry. If you are interested in becoming fully certified contact us. If you want to learn more about our CNA program or CNA classes you can call us at 205-462-8190 or email us at info@thinklsh.com