• Behavioral Health
  • - Counselor
  • - Human Services Worker
  • - Psychologist
  • - Social Worker
  • - Rehabilitation Counselor
• Biotechnology
  • - Biochemist
  • - Chemical Technician
  • - Laboratory Technician
  • - Research Associate
• Complementary Medicine & Therapies
  • - Acupuncturist
  • - Massage Therapist
  • - Physician - Homeopathic
  • - Physician - Naturopathic
• Dentistry
  • - Dental Assistant
  • - Dental Hygienist
  • - Dental Laboratory Technician
  • - Dentist
• Diagnostic Services
  • - Cardiovascular Technologist
  • - Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
  • - Nuclear Medicine Technologist
  • - Radiologic Technologist/Radiographer
• Dietetics and Nutrition
  • - Dietetic Technician
  • - Nutritionist
  • - Registered Dietitian
• Emergency Medical Services
  • - Emergency Medical Technician
  • - Paramedic
• Environmental Sciences
  • - Environmental Health Specialist
  • - Environmental Technician
  • - Industrial Hygienist
• Health Information & Communications
  • - Medical Coder
  • - Medical Interperter
  • - Medical Librarian
  • - Medical Records Technician
  • - Medical Secretary
  • - Medical Transcriptionist
• Health Services Administration
  • - Health Care Administrator/Manager
  • - Nursing Home Administrator
• Laboratory Sciences
  • - Clinical Laboratory Technician
  • - Cytogenetics Technologist
  • - Histologic Technician/Technologist
  • - Medical Technologist
  • - Molecular Genetic Technologist
  • - Molecular Diagnostic Technologist
  • - Pathologists Assistant
  • - Phlebotomist
• Medical Engineering
  • - Biomedical Engineer
  • - Biomedical Equipment Technician
• Medical Support
  • - Athletic Trainer
  • - Fitness Specialist
  • - Medical Assistant
  • - Patient Care Technician
  • - Perfusionist
  • - Surgical Technologist
• Medicine
  • - Chiropractor
  • - Physician
  • - Physician Assistant
• Mortuary Science
  • - Funeral Director/Embalmer
• Nursing
  • - Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • - Certified Nurse Aide
  • - Licensed Practical Nurse
  • - Registered Nurse
  • - Nursing Pathways
• Pastoral Care
  • - Spiritual Care Provider/Chaplain
• Pharmacy
  • - Pharmacist
  • - Pharmacy Technician
• Public Health
  • - Biostatistician
  • - Epidemiologist
  • - Health Educator
  • - Outreach Worker
  • - Sanitarian
• Therapy and Rehabilitation
  • - Art Therapist
  • - Audiologist
  • - Medical Dosimetrist
  • - Occupational Therapist
  • - Occupational Therapy Assistant
  • - Orthotist and Prosthetist
  • - Physical Therapist
  • - Physical Therapist Assistant
  • - Radiation Therapist
  • - Respiratory Therapist
  • - Speech-Language Pathologist
  • - Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant
  • - Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
• Veterinary Medicine
  • - Veterinarian Technician/Technologist
• Vision Care
  • - Optician

AHEC Connecticut

NURSING - Certified Nurse Aide

To be a successful Certified Nurse Aide you should...

• be caring, trustworthy, dependable and honest
• be able to follow written and verbal instructions
• be able to make good judgements
• work well with a variety of people
• have patience and communicate positively with people
• enjoy working closely with people
• work accurately and safely
• like to learn new things

What will my job be like?

Certified Nurse Aides play a vital role in health care delivery by providing routine patient care. Working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), they respond to patient’s needs, and check blood pressure, temperature, pulse and breathing. CNAs also assist patients while helping them change position, walk, bathe and eat. They generally have a great deal of patient contact and are important members of the health care team who help to develop patient relationships that foster trust.

Where could I work?

Certified Nurse Aides work in • Hospitals • Nursing Homes • Clinics • Home Health Agencies • Mental Health Institutions • Physician’s Offices • Private Homes

Certified Nurse Aides work in:

• Hospitals
• Nursing Homes
• Clinics
• Home Health Agencies

• Home Health Agencies
• Mental Health Institutions
• Physician's Offices
• Private Homes

What is the average annual salary?

$27,506

What is the future of this career?

Employment of Certified Nurse Aides is expected to grow faster than average through 2014, in response to the long-term care needs of an increasing elderly population.

What type of education and/or training do I need?

Training is available at many regional vocational technical schools (RVTS) and community colleges. It may be offered by employers and usually consists of at least 100 hours of lectures, demonstrations, and supervised clinical practice.

Where can I get the education and/or training?

• A.I. Prince RVTS, Hartford
• American Red Cross, New Haven
• Bullard – Havens RVTS, Bridgeport
• Capital Community College, Hartford
• Danbury Hospital, Danbury
• Eli Whitney RVTS, Hamden
• Goodwin College, East Hartford
• Henry Abbott RVTS, Danbury
• Hospital of St.Raphael, New Haven
• HS Wilcox RVTS, Meriden
• JM Wright RVTS, Stamford
• Kaynor RVTS, Waterbury
• Manchester Community College, Manchester
• Middlesex Community College, Middletown
• Naugatuck Valley Community College, Waterbury
• Northwestern Community College, Winsted
• Norwalk Community College, Norwalk
• Norwich RVTS, Norwich
• Oliver Wolcott RVTS, Torrington
• Quinebaug Valley Community College, Danielson
• Three Rivers Community College, Norwich
• Tunxis Community College, Farmington
• Vinal RVTS, Middletown

Do I need a license or certification for this career?

In Connecticut, Nurse Aides must be certified and registered on the Connecticut nurse aide registry.

Where can I get more information?

Connecticut Department of Public Health
860-509-7589
www.ct.gov/dph/