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What is ReadyCNA?

The Institute for the Future of Aging Services predicts an 18% increase in the number of CNA jobs over the next decade. The IFAS estimates that there are approximately 75,000 current job vacancies, and this demand is exacerbated by a very high annual turnover rate – typically in excess of 45%. In fact, turnover in the first 90 to 120 days of employment can be 90% or higher.

ReadyCNA is a comprehensive cloud-based training program to prepare individuals for careers as certified nursing assistants. The program revolves around “The Residents,” a three-hour, Hollywood-quality movie that depicts the life of a newly hired CNA. The training is complemented with animated simulations, informative video interviews with real-life medical personnel, 180 content videos, quizzes, and practice tests. ReadyCNA goes beyond helping students learn required skills and achieve CNA certification. It also prepares them for the emotional and interpersonal challenges of the job – as well as its rewards.

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Our unique “spiraling” methodology weaves major topics into all aspects of the curriculum.

Discover ReadyCNA

ReadyCNA, a 40-hour, cloud-based training curriculum adaptable to certification requirements in all 50 states, revolves around a three-hour, Hollywood-quality movie, broken into short episodes, that depicts the life of a newly hired CNA.

ReadyCNA’s unique approach combines Hollywood-quality film with best in class learning design to engage students on their path to certification and prepare them for the emotional demands and rewards of the CNA profession. The storytelling format ensures learner engagement, accelerates knowledge retention, and delivers a realistic, day-to-day depiction of the challenges and rewards of the job. Clients have found the storytelling approach highly successful for trainees with a wide range of educational backgrounds.

Utilizing Film to Create Real-Life Experiences

“The Residents,” a three-hour, Hollywood-quality movie, depicts the experience of a newly hired CNA, teaching empathy and giving students real-life experiences in an online setting. Broken into short episodes for easy watching, the film takes viewers through a new CNA’s first few weeks of employment as she interacts with residents, family members and other staff.

Film episodes and supporting resources are organized in such a way that trainees are not overwhelmed with information. Our unique “spiraling” methodology weaves major topics into all aspects of the curriculum, enhancing knowledge retention and helping students see these key subjects from multiple angles.

The film is complemented by video interviews with real-life medical personnel, 180 bite-sized training videos, quizzes, practice tests, and other learning tools.

Preparing CNAs for Emotional Challenges of the Job

ReadyCNA goes beyond helping students learn required skills and achieve CNA certification by helping them prepare for the emotional and interpersonal challenges of the job – as well as its rewards.

Addressing the Acute Labor Storage

ReadyCNA is designed to efficiently and cost-effectively address the acute labor shortage faced by most long-term care facilities. The Institute for the Future of Aging Services predicts an 18% increase in the number of CNA jobs over the next decade. The IFAS estimates that there are approximately 75,000 current job vacancies, and this demand is exacerbated by a very high annual turnover rate – typically in excess of 45%. In fact, turnover in the first 90 to 120 days of employment can be 90% or higher.

The training is complemented by:

  • Informative Video Interviews with Real-life Medical Personnel
  • 80 Engaging Video Interviews with Real-life Medical Personnel
  • 180 Informative Content Videos
  • 100 quizzes and practice tests

Our storytelling approach to training ensures learner engagement and knowledge retention, while readying individuals for the emotional and interpersonal issues often encountered on the job

Benefits
Trainees completing the program are well-prepared for certification exams, as well as the actual job itself. Because of the extensive preparation, employers have the benefit of hiring individuals who will likely stay in their jobs longer and have higher levels of engagement and job satisfaction.