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Innovations in Lifesaving Education: What Sets HeartCert Apart

In today’s modern society, acquiring vital lifesaving knowledge, including CPR, BLS, and other crucial skills, is increasingly important. These skills have the potential to make a life-or-death difference in emergency situations. Whether you’re a healthcare professional seeking essential training or an individual looking to be well-prepared for unexpected emergencies, these skills are not only highly desirable but are often mandatory in various workplaces such as schools, restaurants, and manufacturing facilities.

So what sets apart one training partner from the rest? At HeartCert, we are not just another training provider. We are on a mission to enhance your lifesaving education by bringing you the latest and greatest in training capabilities. Let’s explore some of the unique features and characteristics we implement that set us apart from the rest.

Training Flexibility

In our fast-paced world, we understand the ongoing demands of your life and the value of your time. Everyone is pulled in many directions, resulting in schedules to handle and commitments to tend to. That’s why our training schedules are designed to be flexible, allowing you to fit in your lifesaving education without disrupting your busy schedule. Whether it’s weekends, evenings, online or in-person, that works best for you and your agenda, HeartCert has you covered.

Find out more: Customized CPR Training that Fits Your Life and Schedule

Innovative Training Technology

Technology has been advancing rapidly in recent years, but recently, its capabilities have become increasingly impressive. From smartphones that seem to get smarter every day to the limitless possibilities of artificial intelligence, we’re harnessing these tools to enhance your learning experience. By integrating the latest technology into our lifesaving courses, we’re ensuring that you’re always one step ahead.

Having access to both in-person and online courses is crucial, giving learners the flexibility to choose the best option for their needs. But what if you could have the best of both worlds? That’s where our hybrid courses come in. These courses blend online learning with in-person components, offering a comprehensive learning experience. This can include hands-on group clinics and even our innovative Kiosk technology, ensuring that you get the most effective and engaging training possible.

Lifesaving Education Experts

You can take a course to learn anything, but if the information and instructors are not well-informed or experienced, you will have a difficult time gaining anything valuable out of this experience. This is why learning from our experienced experts in the field, who make the education process informative and engaging, is absolutely imperative. At HeartCert, our team of top-notch instructors bring their expertise to ensure that you receive the highest quality of education, giving you the confidence to handle any emergency situation. 

You also want a training provider that offers an extensive class offering. Even if you only plan to start with an introductory CPR class, you may decide to take an additional course in the future that gives you the ability to extend your skills. At HeartCert, we provide classes for HeartSaver CPR, AED and First Aid, BLS, ACLS, PALS, CNA training, TMA, IV training and more. 

At HeartCert, our goal is to be the #1 trusted partner nationwide for CPR, AED, CNA and healthcare provider safety training, and in order to do so, we are providing our students, customers and partners with exceptional experiences, cutting-edge technology and unsurpassed training and support. Explore our trainings today and find the right fit for you.

Explore HeartCert’s Lifesaving Trainings

HeartCert is your trusted training partner for CPR, ACLS, PALS, EMR, First Aid, CNA, IV, EKG and more, throughout the United States.

Courses include CPR/AED/First Aid, Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Certified Nursing Assistant training, IV training, EKG training, babysitter basics and more. Courses and certifications from both the American Heart Association and American Red Cross are available. We offer virtual courses and certifications, in all 50 states as well as in-person classes at our headquarters, HeartCert CPR Eagan and major cities in Iowa, Illinois, Georgia, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, Texas and Wisconsin.

How Minnesota’s Next Generation Nursing Assistant Program Impacts Local Businesses

Recent legislation has brought forth the Next Generation Nursing Assistance Program in Minnesota. This program allocates $3 million of tax-payer money to offer CNA training at no cost. The intention behind and intended results of the program are undoubtedly positive and beneficial for our healthcare system; however, there is a flaw that needs to be appropriately addressed. The funds for the no-cost CNA training are being provided to State technical colleges and only tech colleges. This leaves out many private businesses, including highly recognized organizations such as HeartCert.

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Tim Smith, Founder of HeartCert, shares his thoughts on the issue at hand,

“This is a great idea but sorely misses the mark as it will create a larger problem by running multiple private companies out of business thus creating further difficulties and exacerbating the problem. Companies like HeartCert who train thousands of students to become a CNA’s will be forced to shut down which will make keeping up with the nursing shortage that much more challenging while also straining the state with higher unemployment. We applaud the ultimate goal but without collaboration within the private sector this does more harm than good.”

HeartCert, along with other private providers of healthcare trainings, have attempted to open communication to be included in the program for over a year. Unfortunately, it has fallen on deaf ears. We hope to raise awareness of this program’s adverse effects and a reconsideration of the current policy that only includes public organizations for funding under the Next Generation Nursing Assistant initiative.

Making a Difference, but Missing the Mark

We applaud the intent of this initiative and realize it was not meant to harm private businesses but rather to accelerate the training and licensure of CNA’s. However, under the current policy where state funds are issued to just one public entity that does not share or distribute them to other businesses, it will have impactful negative long-term consequences to many businesses such as ours.

At HeartCert, we hold hope for reconsideration of the current policy of only including public organizations for funding under the Next Generation Nursing Assistant initiative.

Certified Nursing Assistant Program with HeartCert

Our CNA program through HeartCert provides several advantages to trainings offered by public colleges.

Efficiency and Timeliness

HeartCert’s comprehensive program is designed for enrollees to be trained well and certified quickly. Unlike public institutions and technical colleges, where you may have to wait a semester, we offer a faster path to your CNA certification. Students can be licensed and employed in less than a month with HeartCert.

Flexible Scheduling

We know that everyone coming into our program has different schedules and standing commitments. That’s why we offer flexible scheduling options, including hybrid (online & in-person) courses and weekend options, making balancing your training with other responsibilities easier.

Personalized Attention

Our small class sizes ensure that students receive personalized attention from experienced instructors. You won’t get lost in the crowd as you might at larger institutions.

Read our blog and learn more: What Kind of Work Does a CNA Do?

For years we’ve proudly offered our Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program that offers an enriching learning atmosphere, combining theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience guided by licensed nurses who are experts in their field. Our CNA program is crafted to meet and exceed federal and state standards, ensuring students receive top-notch training that prepares them to excel in their role as a CNA.

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HeartCert CPR is your trusted training partner for CPR, ACLS, PALS, EMR, First Aid, CNA, IV, EKG and more, in Minnesota and throughout the United States.

HeartCert CPR courses include CPR/AED/First Aid, Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Certified Nursing Assistant training, IV training, EKG training, babysitter basics and more. Courses and certifications from both the American Heart Association and American Red Cross are available.

We are now offering virtual CPR courses and certifications, as well as safe in-person courses at all locations and our headquarters, HeartCert CPR Eagan

What Kind of Work Does a CNA Do?

A Certified Nursing Assistant or a CNA is primarily responsible for providing basic patient care. This basic care may include assisting patients with bathing, eating, using the restroom, or simply walking. Their healthcare involvement may consist of taking vital signs, assisting with medical procedures and more. With their versatility and wide-ranging tasks, Certified Nursing Assistants have become highly sought-after healthcare professionals, proving to be invaluable team members in the healthcare industry. Find out more about what CNAs do.

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What does a CNA do?

Basic Patient Care

One of the main responsibilities of a CNA is providing patients with basic care. This can be basic everyday functions such as eating, dressing and grooming. In short, they help patients maintain personal hygiene and comfort.

Why Should I Become a CNA?

Vital Signs Monitoring

Another duty of a CNA includes monitoring vital signs. CNAs are trained to measure and document vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature and respiratory rate. Regularly monitoring these vital signs is crucial for healthcare professionals when assessing a patient’s overall health. 

Medication Support

A CNA will help with administering medications under the guidance and supervision of a licensed healthcare professional or registered nurse. CNAs will ensure that patients are administered the correct medications at the appropriate times.

Learn More: Trained Medication Administration (TMA) Course

Procedure Assistance

Certified nursing assistants may assist nurses and medical staff with medical procedures. This could include tending to wounds, assisting patients by transferring them from various areas within their room, specimen collection and more.

Observation

CNAs are responsible for carefully observing patients and promptly reporting on changes in their condition. This is an essential function as it can help healthcare professionals detect and address any potential health issues. 

These are just some of the meaningful contributions that Certified Nursing Assistants make in caring for patients. With an extensive range of responsibilities, CNAs assist nursing teams and other medical staff with delivering quality healthcare services to those they care for. Certified nursing assistants are critical to the care and well-being of patients in the healthcare system. If you would like to learn more about becoming a CNA or would like to start your career supporting others, sign up for our CNA Nursing Certification.

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HeartCert CPR is your trusted training partner for CPR, ACLS, PALS, EMR, First Aid, CNA, IV, EKG and more, in Minnesota and throughout the United States.

HeartCert CPR courses include CPR/AED/First Aid, Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Certified Nursing Assistant training, IV training, EKG training, babysitter basics and more. Courses and certifications from both the American Heart Association and American Red Cross are available.

We are now offering virtual CPR courses and certifications, as well as safe in-person courses at all locations and our headquarters, HeartCert CPR Eagan.

CNA Training Now Offered in Northfield

HeartCert is excited to announce that we are now offering Certified Nursing Assistant training courses in Northfield, MN! With the continued shortage of essential health care workers throughout Minnesota, we hope this new location will help more people become trained, certified, and employed as certified nursing assistants, or CNAs.

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What is a Certified Nursing Assistant?

Certified nursing assistants provide essential care in a variety of settings, including nursing homes, adult care facilities, hospitals and private residences. 

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CNA job responsibilities vary somewhat depending on the location, but CNAs can generally expect to perform these duties:

  • Assistance with daily care tasks, such as cleaning and bathing, transportation, preparing and serving food, and transferring between furniture and mobility devices
  • Measuring and monitoring vital signs
  • Performing medicare care under the supervision of nursing staff members
  • Light cleaning and maintenance
  • Providing companionship and comfort
  • Other duties as needed

Read: Why Should I Become a CNA?

About the Northfield, MN Certified Nursing Assistant Training Program

HeartCert administers the American Red Cross Certified Nursing Assistant Training Program. The curriculum includes both online and in-person training and testing. It is taught and monitored by experienced nursing professionals. 

Students will find the curriculum comprehensive, rigorous, and challenging – but rewarding. You will be fully trained, certified, and ready to work after just two weeks!

To learn more about our nursing courses in Northfield or any of our other locations, visit the CNA program page on our website, or give us a call!

HeartCert CPR is your trusted training partner for CPR, ACLS, PALS, EMR, First Aid, CNA, IV, EKG and more.

HeartCert CPR courses include CPR/AED/First Aid, Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Certified Nursing Assistant training, IV training, EKG training, babysitter basics and more. Courses and certifications from both the American Heart Association and American Red Cross are available.

We are now offering virtual CPR courses and certifications. We offer safe in-person courses at all HeartCert locations throughout the United States, including our headquarters, HeartCert CPR Eagan.

What is a Certified Nursing Assistant?

HeartCert CPR recently began offering an American Red Cross Certified Nursing Assistant training course. The certified nursing assistant, or CNA, position is one of the most versatile in health care, which means that it is also a bit misunderstood. To help clear the confusion, we’re going to offer a brief overview of the common duties and responsibilities of a CNA.

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Certified nursing assistants work in a variety of different settings, including hospitals, nursing homes, adult care facilities and private residences. Regardless of the facility in which a CNA works, their responsibilities are similar. CNAs are supervised by nursing staff members, such as registered nurses or licensed practical nurses.

Here are a few of the most common duties of certified nursing assistants:

Perform Daily Care

The most common and essential care that CNAs provide is providing assistance with everyday living tasks, such as cleaning and bathing, hygiene and toileting, transporting to and from activities, serving food and transferring between furniture and wheelchairs.

Measure Vital Signs

CNAs take vital signs such as temperature and blood pressure, which helps nursing staff monitor patient health.

Light Cleaning

As CNAs help patients with daily care, they will also straighten up the living space. Depending on the type of facility, CNAs may also be tasked with deeper cleaning of bathrooms and kitchens.

Provide Medical Care

Patients under the care of a certified nursing assistant will likely have a variety of health issues. CNAs will provide care as appropriate, and will also work to ensure that the patient’s physical limitations don’t create new issues, i.e. bed sores.

Listen to Patients

This is perhaps the most important task of a certified nursing assistant. CNAs tend to spend quite a bit of time with patients, and will get to know them well. By establishing this relationship, CNAs can identify potential issues and help patients get the care they need.

Certified nursing assistants are one of the most vital and versatile members of a care team, and they are also in high demand. Get your CNA career started with HeartCert CPR’s certified nursing assistant training course.

HeartCert CPR is your trusted training partner for CPR, ACLS, PALS, EMR and First Aid in the Twin Cities and throughout greater Minnesota. HeartCert offers a variety of courses, including CPR/AED/First Aid and CPR/AED, Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Certified Nursing Assistant training. Courses and certifications from both the American Heart Association and American Red Cross are available.

Find your CPR class at any of our convenient Twin Cities locations, including our headquarters, HeartCert CPR Eagan.