If you are thinking about a career in healthcare, and specifically as a Certified Nursing Assistant, then this book all you'll need to set you on the path to realizing your career goals. The "How-to" Guide on Becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant gives detailed answers to a wide range of questions and an easy step-by-step process to follow. Almost everyone who wants to enter this profession could use some assistance along the way to becoming a CNA, and this book will provide exactly that, along with: • Understanding what a CNA does • Appreciating how jobs for CNAs differ from similar occupations in the healthcare sector • Determining if your personality traits align with other CNAs • How to select the training program appropriate for your needs • What to expect from training • Eligibility requirements • Ways to pay for training (and even get it free) • An insight into the competency exam process and tips on how to prepare • Tips on getting a job and how to keep it. The "How-to" Guide on Becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant is the last word in the pursuit of a CNA certification, and with handy links to state resources, you can use it as a reference long after you have passed the exam and have landed your first job. It's also a great reference for career and guidance counselors as well as workforce development programs.