stoneleigh Posted March 26, 2019 Report Share Posted March 26, 2019 I have a young Mexican friend who is interested in becoming a CNA. Can anyone direct me to where this might be available locally? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johanson Posted March 26, 2019 Report Share Posted March 26, 2019 I have never heard of the term CNA. Mr. Google suggested that you might mean Certified nursing assistant (CNA) is a person who assists patients with healthcare needs and cares for a patient who is ill or recovering from a surgery or disease. CNA's duties are assigned by a registered professional nurse. Is this what you are asking about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Posted March 26, 2019 Report Share Posted March 26, 2019 All hospitals and nursing homes have CNAs. It is very common, surprised you had never heard of CNA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jreboll Posted March 26, 2019 Report Share Posted March 26, 2019 In the US there is a structured program followed by a state certification. I don’t know what it is in Mexico. It may only be a on-the-job training program. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callejera Posted March 26, 2019 Report Share Posted March 26, 2019 I believe there is a program at IDEFT in Ixtlahuacan. The classes are held in Chapala. "Auxiliar en enfermeria" . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafterbr Posted March 26, 2019 Report Share Posted March 26, 2019 In the USA the progression is Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Registered Nurse (RN), Physicians Assistant (PA) in most states the PA under the supervision of a Doctor can prescribe most medicines with exception of some narcotics. Some states use a designatiion other than PA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngusMactavish Posted March 26, 2019 Report Share Posted March 26, 2019 1 3 minutes ago, rafterbr said: Some states use a designatiion other than PA. Nurse Practioner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 I would call Lidia who owns Lakeside Medical and ask her. She provides many nurses for in home care if it is needed and would probably have the most up to date information and possibly even which courses are the best. The store's number is 766-2088 and her mobile (was) 333-156-9080 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jreboll Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 56 minutes ago, rafterbr said: In the USA the progression is Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Registered Nurse (RN), Physicians Assistant (PA) in most states the PA under the supervision of a Doctor can prescribe most medicines with exception of some narcotics. Some states use a designatiion other than PA. I wouldn’t call it a progression, maybe a pecking order. If you’re at one level it doesn’t mean you’ll progress to the next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoneleigh Posted March 27, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 Thank you all for your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vetteforron Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 There are courses called Enfermeria Auxilios. I took the course for Auxiliar Preimeros. Very basic but informational and fun. To be a real Nurse you would need to go to a University. Most here are the first. In my course the first class were things we cannot do. There are classes in Guadalajara to be a geriatric specialist. That is what I would recommend for your friend. One I am familiar with is on Calle Montezuma across from Plaza del Sol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMBurnen Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 Just to answer your question-yes, there are classes in the area. You can find the information in the office at LCS or you can send me a pm and I will put you in touch with a friend who supported a woman through the process. Memory says it took 2 years and wasn't cheap, but best to ask someone knowledgeable, not on this board. They're still having trouble staying focused on the question. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newjersey expat Posted April 3, 2019 Report Share Posted April 3, 2019 On 3/26/2019 at 5:50 PM, AngusMactavish said: Nurse Practioner A physician assistant is different from a nurse practioner. A PA goes through a PA program but does not have to be a nurse. A nurse practioner has advanced education on a master's level. Different states allow PA and NP's to do different things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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