Should I try and become a CNA?Answered
Hi! I am very interested in the Medical field specifically anesthesiology, radiology, or pediatrics (I know these are very different sectors but they all interest me lol). I was wondering if I should try and become a CNA to build more onto my resume and what is that process if I do decide to pursue something like that.
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I was just looking into this the other day and I think that it wouldn't be worth it, at least if your under 18. If your a minor, as a CNA you'll probably end up working at a nursing home as most hospitals and clinics don't want you doing more important roles due to liability issues with minors. I mean if you want to add another extracurricular then go for it, but me personally I'm waiting to turn 18 so I can take an online course to become a medical assistant and then become a licensed medical assistant in college.
Also, if your 16/17 and want hospital experience you should look into volunteering at hospitals. Many hospitals have junior volunteer programs for the summer. I'm a junior right now so I applied to 2 hospitals and am waiting to see if I get accepted. At least for the hospitals I applied to, you can explore different sectors of medicine as you mentioned wanting to do.
Hope this helps! :)
CNA can be very useful in gaining that pre-college experience in the medical field, as it helps you learn what being a medical professional is really like. If you want to go into pediatrics, it might be helpful because you will start building those necessary people skills when you are a CNA. It will also show that you have taken the initiative with your career advancement if you become one. Additionally, you also have some of the fundamentals, and taking them if they are offered through your high school will probably cost a lot less than if you need to take them later and have to pay for them yourself. For something more like anestesiology, though, maybe not its all dependent on what you really want to do. The people at my school who are taking it are mostly going into nursing, but we have a couple who took it just so that they had preliminary knowledge and would do better at what they eventually want to become. We have a girl who wants to be a brain surgeon taking CNA, so its really up to you, but it can be very helpful.
Hey! According to RegisteredNursing.org, it says to become a CNA, this is the process:
1. Meet Basic Education Requirements (highschool diploma or GED)
2. Complete a State-Approved CNA Training Program (4-12 weeks)
3. Pass the CNA Certification Exam
4. Get Listed on Your State's Nurse Aide Registry
5. Maintain and Renew CNA Certification (renewal every two years)
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