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What are the next steps for TNAs or PCAs?

On April 7, 2022, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a memo indicating that the waiver that allowed for the utilization of the Temporary Nurse Aides (TNAs) and Personal Care Aides (PCAs) in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities wills expire on June 6, 2022. The TNA training will be available until June 5, 2022.

Based on this announcement by CMS, TNAs / PCAs will have four months from June 6, 2022, to transition into certified nurse aides. Depending on the state, this transition processes may include taking full nurse aide training classes, state written tests, and/or state competency/skills exams.

Skilled nursing and long-term care facilities will no longer be allowed to utilize TNAs / PCAs in a clinical capacity after October 6, 2022, unless they have received approval from a state official.

Each state has different requirements for TNAs / PCAs once the certificates expire. Some states require that TNAs / PCAs complete a state approved training program others have waivers that allow TNAs / PCAs to take the state test without further training. This TNA to CNA Test Prep is a study course to primarily assist TNA’s / PCA’s to prepare for their state’s nurse aide test. This course is self-paced, allowing students to study at their convenience. Secondarily, the course could be used by students who may encounter lengthy delays in getting testing dates as refresher materials.

To find out what is happening in your state, check with your state nurse aide registry. This Directory of Nurse Aide Registries provides contact information by state. Directory_of_Nurse_Aide_Registries_Updated_Sep_2022.pdf (ncsbn.org)

 

How To Purchase Licenses & Register 

FOR INDIVIDUAL STUDENTS REGISTERING USING A CREDIT CARD:

FOR STUDENTS REGISTERING USING A LICENSE CODE FROM THEIR EMPLOYER:

FOR PROVIDERS PURCHASING BULK LICENSES:  Click Here for the bulk licensing purchase page.

 

For All Students

After completing the registration process, you will be taken to your Dashboard.  Click on ‘My Courses’ on the left side menu.

  • The content is divided into modules.  You can click on the ‘module’ button to view the content included in each which expands and hides the details.  Within the module you can access all materials by clicking on each heading individually.
  • A Certificate of Participation is available to all students who complete a full review of the materials and successfully pass all quizzes with a minimum of an 80% score.
  • To check on your specific state requirements Directory_of_Nurse_Aide_Registries_Updated_Sep_2022.pdf (ncsbn.org) as updates are occurring frequently.
  • For technical support only, please email support@cnaonline.com.

For all Temporary Nurse Aides (TNAs) and Personal Care Aides (PCAs) seeking employment opportunities with skilled nursing and long-term care providers please register by Clicking Here.

 

Statement of Academic Integrity

By registering for this course, I certify that all related coursework will be completed by me. I recognize that academic dishonesty detracts from the value of professional development coursework, inhibits my ability to grow in my profession, and does a disservice to the people I work with and to the people I care for. I understand that any commitment of academic dishonesty will lead to revocation of any credits and/or certificates earned and no monies for course fees will be refunded.

 

Disclaimer:  CNAonline.com has created the TNA to CNA Test Prep to prepare TNAs / PCAs seeking to become certified / licensed nurse aides.  Employers and students need to confirm with their state nurse aide licensing agency and /or their state health care association to verify that this training option can be utilized towards qualifying them to test.  Students in states that require TNAs / PCAs to complete a formal Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program (NATCEP) can utilize this resource as a study guide.

What does a Certified Nurse Aide do?

The Certified Nurse Aide will help to provide aspects of resident care that include:

  • Activities of Daily Living:
  • Bathing
  • Oral Care
  • Grooming – Shaving and Nail Care
  • Dressing and Undressing
  • Resident’s Rights
  • Infection Control and Prevention
  • Positioning, Moving, and Restorative Care
  • Nutrition and Elimination
  • Alzheimer’s Care
  • Comfort Care and End of Life Care