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South Metro Certified Nursing Assistants Professional Development Conference

South Metro Certified Nursing Assistants Professional Development Conference. Hosted by Bridgebuilders Saturday, June 18, 2011. Top 50 Fastest Growing Occupations 2008 to 2010. #3 Home Health Aids 921,700 1,382,600 50% #4 Personal Home Care Aids

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South Metro Certified Nursing Assistants Professional Development Conference

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  1. South Metro Certified Nursing Assistants Professional Development Conference Hosted by Bridgebuilders Saturday, June 18, 2011

  2. Top 50 Fastest Growing Occupations 2008 to 2010 • #3 Home Health Aids • 921,700 1,382,600 50% • #4 Personal Home Care Aids • 817,210 1,193,000 40%

  3. % of National Workforce • The following industry data is presented at the national level for Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants. • 40% nursing home • 29.4% hospitals • 9.7% community care facilities • 2.8% employment services • 2.7% home health care services

  4. Career Outlook • Population is Living Longer • Growing Larger • Technology is increasing therapy options • Biomedical advancements are increasing medication options • Advances are requiring higher level skills of medical practitioners • Computer literacy and lifelong learning are requirements – not just friendly suggestions

  5. Home Health AidesProjected Growth in Georgia2008 to 2018Bureau of Labor Statistics

  6. Nursing AssistantProjected Growth in Georgia2008 to 2018Bureau of Labor Statistics

  7. Lifelong Learning • Explosion of knowledge and information makes us all candidates for formal and informal lifelong learning opportunities • The Technical College System of Georgia and Proprietary Schools accredited by the Georgia Non Postsecondary Education Commission provide career advancement opportunities • While it may be comfortable to be part of a group training project, it is not necessary for an individual to enroll in postsecondary training for advanced career skills

  8. CNA Students Celebrating Their First Step on the Career Ladder to Bridge to Licensed Practical Nurses

  9. Education and Training • Atlanta Regional Workforce Board Provides Scholarships called Individual Training Accounts to Train Certified Nursing Assistants • Training Providers are Listed on the Georgia Eligible Provider List • www.gcic.edu/gawia • Training opportunities for upward mobility are also on the Georgia Eligible Provider List

  10. Career Pathways and Ladders • CNA specialists – wound care, restorative, hydration and nutrition, and dementia - Curricula already developed • Licensed Practical Nurse – Attend State of Georgia Technical College • Pharmacy Assistant • Respiratory Therapist • Physical Therapy Assistant • Dental Assistant

  11. Apprenticeships Provide Excellent Skills Upgrade Training Opportunities • US Department of Labor Oversees the Regulation and Development of Apprenticeable Careers • Trainees attend 140 hours of class per year and have 2,000 hours of hands-on work based training

  12. Georgia WorkReady Credential • www.gaworkready.org • Take Three Tests at Technical College: • Reading for Information • Locating Information • Applied Mathematics • Certified Nurse Assistant has a Silver Certificate Rating • Look Great on Your Resume – Some employers only hire applicants with WorkReady Certificates

  13. Web Site and Resources www.atlantaregional.com/wiatraining www.careeronestop.org www.medicalcareersite.com/cna www.gacnas.org/pates/view

  14. South Metro CNA Professional Development ConferenceHosted by Bridgebuilders Anna Thompson athompson@atlantaregional.com 404-463-3331

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