Nurse Aide Training Programs in Vermont

A nurse aide who has completed an approved nurse aide training program and testing in some states is considered certified and called a certified nurse aide or CNA. In the state of Vermont a nurse aide who has completed licensing requirements is considered a Licensed Nurse Aide or LNA. The first step to becoming an LNA in Vermont is to complete a state approved LNA training program. There are numerous nurse aide training programs offered throughout the state of Vermont at hospitals, nursing facilities, vocational schools and community colleges. A list of the Vermont State Board of Nursing approved programs can be found below.

Free nurse aide training in Vermont! A nursing facility in Vermont that is federally certified or accepts Medicaid/Medicare reimbursement can not charge an LNA, who they have offered employment, for training, testing or for materials required for the nurse aide program. An LNA who is offered employment with a federally certified nursing facility within 12 months of completing an approved nurse aide training program is entitled to reimbursement of all training, testing and course related materials. Inquire with your instructor or employer to learn more about this opportunity. More LNAs and potential LNAs in Vermont should be aware of this information and the benefits of receiving free career training. There are not many opportunities like this where in just a few weeks you can be trained and employed without any financial investment.

Nurse Aide Certification in Vermont

Nurse aide certification in Vermont starts with completing a Vermont State Board of Nursing approved nurse aide program. The next step is to apply to and successfully pass the LNA test administered through D&S Diversified Technologies, LLP. Once these steps are completed you will need to apply for licensure and subsequently be listed in the Vermont State Board of Nursing licensed nurse aide database.

Licensed Nurse Aide Salary and Job Outlook in Vermont

The State of Vermont Department of Labor reports that LNAs, orderlies and attendants make an average annual salary of $25,740 and an average hourly wage of $12.38. They have also projected job growth through 2016 at 13% for this career area. These numbers are promising for this field, however, a better gauge of what is going on in your community can be found by contacting nursing facilities or related employers of Licensed Nurse Aides in your community and asking them if they are hiring and what entry-level LNA pay is. Based on the opportunity to receive free LNA training and that this career can lead to more advanced nursing and health care career paths, this could be a great time for you to be entering the LNA field.

A popular health care career option that individuals researching LNA programs also look into is Medical Assisting. Medical Assisting offers similar earnings and job growth projections, 28% job growth in Vermont. Training for a Medical Assistant usually takes 6 months to 18 months depending on the program. Learn more about the Medical Assistant programs in Vermont.

Approved Nursing Assistant Programs in Vermont

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