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If you’re interested in getting into the exciting and growing field of healthcare, with little time and investment, you can become a certified nursing assistant. With a high school education, and a six to twelve week course certification, you’re on your way to a career where you can help, comfort, and care for others. The demand is rising for certified nursing assistants, because as the population ages, the demand will continue to grow.

Along with a minimum of a high school or GED degree, there are a number of attributes you must possess to be successful as an CNA. You must possess a caring personality, enjoy helping people, and be physically able to perform manual skills to assist your patients.In addition, when you are accepted into the CNA program, there will be a medical screening.

Here’s what to expect during your CNA medical screening.

You’ll be required to produce a physical exam record which is signed by a physician. If you cannot produce a physical exam record, you will be required to take a physical exam.

You’ll also be required to take a two-stepMantoux test for Tuberculosis (TB). Tuberculosis can be highly contagious in multi-patient facilities so this test is important for your health and the health of your patients.

And finally, many facilities and agencies require that applicants pass a drug screening. Some may require this before entry into the training program, and others may perform drug testing on new employees and/or existing employees.