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A CNA is a Certified Nursing Assistant or Nurse Aide. The need for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) is more widespread than ever. The role of a CNA depends on the medical setting (nursing home, adult daycare centers, rehab centers, assisted living environments, mental health centers, hospital, etc.) that needs long or short-term care. The CNA assists Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) and Registered Nurses (RN) with the patients basic daily activities. There is a great need for CNAs across the nation and the Jackson Medical Mall Proprietary HealthCare Institute wants to assist you in the required training for entry into the nursing profession. After completion, you can choose your flexible schedule (day, afternoon, evening, etc.) or whether you want to work full or part-time.
A certified nursing assistant’s primary responsibility is to assist patients with their daily activities. While some CNAs may have additional responsibilities such as administering medication the core functions of a CNA on the job varies.
A CNA is a nursing assistant, while an LPN is a Licensed Practical Nurse. An LPN has more responsibilities and earns more than a CNA.
CNAs earn around $39,430 annually ($18.96/hour) per BLS data, with salaries ranging from about $31K to over $50K depending on state, employer, and other factors
Phlebotomists fill a crucial role in the health-care system. A phlebotomist or phlebotomy technician is someone who is well trained in the skill of taking or drawing blood from patients in a clinical environment. The blood samples might be taken for the purposes of research, diagnosing illness, blood donations, or transfusions. Hospitals, laboratories and other employers have an increasing demand for phlebotomists. Most seek, and many require, a professional certification. The Jackson Medical Mall Proprietary HealthCare Institute would like to assist individuals in completing the required training to become a phlebotomist. Once you pass the examination, you will receive Phlebotomy Technician Certification (CPT). Earning a CPT certification, will provide you with the credentials you need to embark on a rewarding healthcare career.
As a phlebotomist, you will be the one who draws blood from patients, collects a variety of other specimen samples as well as label the blood vials that you have filled. You will also be responsible for bringing all blood and specimen samples to the laboratory either in the hospital you are working in, or locally in the area.
The average phlebotomist salary in the US is $43,660 per year or $20.99 per hour, according to the latest data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Career projection for phlebotomists is also very positive, with the BLS projecting a 8% growth in the profession over the next decade.