If you are unemployed, you probably realize that it is difficult to find work, and when there are job openings, there are often particular educational requirements needed to be hired. The secret to getting a new job is to find the work you are interested in, then get the training you need. Many jobs do not require a lot of training. Many of the programs that are offered by vocational schools and community colleges right here in Knoxville are affordable and take only a few months to complete. Some programs only take a few weeks from start to finish. With the right education, you can get a job and put yourself on a new career path.

One vocational program to consider is training to become a certified nursing assistant. Commonly abbreviated CNA, this is a job that is seen in a nursing or hospital environment. A CNA does much of the caregiver work with a patient and in this capacity is working to assist a nursing staff. If you like to help people and have good social skills, this can be a great opportunity for you. You will be helping people who are sick, recovering from illness or sometimes need help due to their age. You will be assisting people in their daily activities. This includes such things as eating, taking their medication, dressing themselves and personal hygiene.

There are many good CNA programs in Knoxville as well as the surrounding areas. The state of Tennessee only require a minimum of 75 hours of instruction to become a CNA. These programs will teach a combination of classroom learning as well as hands-on learning in a clinical setting. there is a lot to learn during this time, but if you work hard, you will learn the material and be prepared to pass your state examinations. Once you have accomplished this, you will be certified for a period of two years. After this time, you will be required to renew your certification.

A typical course in Knoxville, TN, will last eight to ten weeks, but this will vary depending upon how much time you spend in your course each week. There are programs designed for full-time attendance, while others are geared for those working and in need of a part-time program.

Heath care is a rapidly growing area of our economy, and you will have plenty of work. Most people find work in a few weeks after becoming certified. In some areas of the country the need for CNAs is so great that local hospitals, and other health care institutions, will send recruiters directly to your school. They will often hire people right after they successfully complete the training.

This type of work can be used as a first step toward a long career in health care. Some have started out as a CNA and then worked toward becoming a registered nurse. Others have found opportunities in the health care industry that they didn’t know existed until they starting working as a CNA. Whatever the future holds for you in health care, it can begin with training as a CNA.

Check out Some Local Schools:

Keiser University

For over 35 years, Keiser University has provided student-centered, quality career education. Keiser University Online offers degree programs online to prepare students for in-demand professions.

Programs:

• Medical Assisting, AS (Online)

Fortis Institute

Fortis Institute can give you the skills you need to train for a career in the healthcare field.

* Programs vary by location

* Please contact each individual campus for accreditation information

Programs:

• Medical Assistant

Locations: Nashville

Kaplan Career Institute

ICM School of Business & Medical Careers provides career-based degrees to students wishing to work in the fields of Business & Computers, Medical Services, Fashion, or Tourism.

Programs:

• Diploma: Medical Assistant
• Diploma: Dental Assistant

Locations: Nashville

Vatterott College

 

Vatterott College is dedicated to providing students opportunities to gain the hands-on skills necessary to achieve their educational goals.  In fields as diverse as Business, Medical, Technical, Trades, Cosmetology, Dental, Legal, Personal Fitness, and Veterinary, as well as many continuing education opportunities, the school has provided the latest training to give students the skills they need.

Programs:

• Medical Assisting Professional
• Medical Assistant with Office Management

Locations: Memphis

Allied Health Institute

Allied Health Institute is a post-secondary vocational school offering a variety of Diploma and Associate Degree programs in the field of Allied Health. By utilizing online learning, students have the flexibility to continue their education from the convenience of their own home. Our virtual classrooms will enable students to attend classes and communicate with instructors and classmates. Students can complete some programs without leaving their current employment or sacrificing family time.

Programs:

• Medical Assistant
• Medical Office Assistant

Brown Mackie College system of schools

Discover the power of ONE COURSE A MONTH® to fit education into your busy life. Brown Mackie College’s ONE COURSE A MONTH® schedule lets you focus on your course work one subject at a time. 

Programs:

• Diploma in Medical Assistant

Locations: Hopkinsville

Kaplan University

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Kaplan University is focused on recognizing the achievements of military and veteran students and offers the flexibility of an online education. Eligible students can receive college credit for prior military experience and coursework—up to 75 percent of the credit needed for a Kaplan University undergraduate degree.*

Programs:

• AS in Health Science - Independent Duty Medical Technician
• AS in Health Science - Physical Therapy Assistant (Military Only)
• AS in Health Science - Army Dental Specialist (Military Only)
• And more...

Ross Medical Education Center

Get allied health training with Ross Medical Education Center. We offer programs in dental assisting, medical assisting, medical insurance billing and office administration, and pharmacy tech.

Programs:

• Medical Assistant

Locations: Bowling Green

Southeastern Institute

You can complete Southeastern Institute's training programs in as few as 8 months! Receive hands-on instruction from caring instructors with practical experience in the fields in which they teach. Southeastern's small class sizes and individualized attention can be just the help that you need to succeed.

Programs:

• Diploma in Medical Assisting

Locations: Nashville

MedVance Institute

Advance your health care career with MedVance Institute. We offer programs in various areas of the health care field and students can graduate in as little as a year.

 

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Programs:

• Medical Assistant

Locations: Cookeville