Prevalence of nursing assistant training and certification programs within nursing homes, 1997-2007

Abstract

This report shows that the prevalence of CNA training programs within the nursing home setting dropped from 1997 to 2007. Consequently, aspiring CNAs are increasingly forced to seek outside training. The report describes two main problems with this scenario. First, it creates a disincentive to join the direct-care field, since CNAs must pay a larger share of their own training costs. Second, outside training programs are harder to monitor than training provided within nursing homes.

Author

Tyler, Denise A., et al.

Publication Date

February 25, 2010

Published In

The Gerontologist

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