CNA Classes in Hawaii

In order to work legally as a Certified Nurse Aide in Hawaii, you must  enroll in CNA classes in Hawaii to complete one of the state-approved CNA programs, pass the written and skills examination and pass a criminal background check.

If you currently hold a CNA license in another sate, you must call the Department of Commerce and Consumer affairs directly at 808-586-3000 and ask about what is required to convert your license to Hawaii.

CNA Training Programs in Hawaii

While CNA programs vary in Hawaii depending on the facility in which you choose to train, there are some minimum standards that all facilities must adhere to when providing CNA training. These standards include providing at least 100 hours of training, which is made up of 30 hours of specific CNA classes, and 70 hours of clinical and practical training.

While taking CNA classes in Hawaii, you can expect to learn about the “bedside manner” that you hear so much about in the healthcare industry as well as caring for patients, preventing and controlling the spread of infection, what to do in the event of an emergency in different settings (private home, hospital and nursing home) as well as skills like changing dressings and lifting heavy or immobile patients so as to prevent injury.

There are currently only 29 programs that are approved for CNA training in Hawaii. Once you find an appropriate training program, contact the coordinator at the facility to find out how to register for the program and what fees are involved.

The most popular option is the American Red Cross, which exceeds state recommendations for CNA programs by offering a 130-hour course (84 hours of classes and 35 hours of clinicals) and smaller class sizes. This ensures more direct attention is paid to each individual student as opposed to students getting lost in the shuffle. These CNA classes can be taken in a classroom ($1340) or online ($1475) and with your application you must submit the following:

• Proof of a recent (within the last 12 months), negative two step TB test
• A written consent allowing the Red Cross to conduct a background check

Once you start class, there are certain requirements including dress code as well as attendance. Regardless of absences, you are required to complete the state minimum of 100 hours of CNA classes and training. Dress code consists of a uniform made up of scrubs and clean white tennis shoes. With the American Red Cross, one set of white scrubs is included in your fees. For more detailed information about the Red Cross program, click here.

Hawaii CNA Classes

CNA training in Hawaii is broken up into several segments and can vary from program to program. For the most part, large areas of study include:

• Mastering nursing skills
• Lab practices
• Lectures and homework assignment review
• Clinical training (assisted living experience and long-term care facilities)
• Mock testing and exam preparation

Taking the CNA Examination

The American Red Cross is responsible for administering the final exam to students of CNA training programs across the state of Hawaii. There is a fee of $275, which must be paid in order to write the state exam.

There are two parts to the exam (skills and written) and it can all be done within the course of a day. You must however, take the skills test first and pass before you are permitted to take the written test.

Test takers have their exams graded and are provided with their results on the same day that they take the test. Once you’ve passed, you will become licensed and receive a State of Hawaii Certified Nurse Assistant certificate delivered by mail to your home address. For more information on testing schedules, call the American Red Cross at 808-739-8124 and follow the prompts.

Considering the number of baby boomers who are quickly reaching retirement age, it is understandable that there has been an increased demand for certified nursing assistants in Hawaii. With salaries starting at $30,000 per year, reach out and grab hold of this fast-paced career opportunity and become a CNA today.

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CNA Training Class Locations in Hawaii (HI)

The following is a list of state approved CNA Training Centers in Hawaii:

Cities in Hawaii:

Aiea | Hilo | Honolulu | Kahului | Kailua Kona | Kaneohe | Kealakekua | Lihue | Wailuku | Waipahu All Cities | Aiea | Hilo | Honolulu | Kahului | Kailua Kona | Kaneohe | Kealakekua | Lihue | Wailuku | Waipahu