Federal and state regulations require CNA classes in Alaska to include a minimum of 140 hours of training (60 hours in-class, and 80 in clinical lab work). The average length of time required to complete an accredited CNA training course is 8 to 13 weeks for those students who enroll full-time. Program prerequisites may vary from one school to the next, but usually include that the applicant hold a high school diploma or equivalent (GED), and be at least 18 years of age.
Within 24 months of completing their certified nursing assistant classes, graduates are expected to test for certification through the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP). In order to be eligible for hire as a CNA in the state, individuals must be listed in the Alaska Certified Nurse Aide Registry.
Due to high demand for nurses aides in local health care facilities, CNA classes in Alaska are mainly offered in Anchorage and Fairbanks.
CNA Jobs in Alaska
2011 Employment: 2,090
2018 Projected Employment: 2,450
CNA Salary in Alaska
2011 Mean Hourly Wage: $16.68
2011 Annual Mean Wage: $34,700
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
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