November 5, 2010
Experience
Above all things, employers seem to be looking for experience. Many jobs require 3 years experience before the company will even give you a chance to interview. I know that it will take at least that long for me to complete my education and I can’t afford to emerge with nothing more than a diploma.
Therefore, I have decided it is in my best interest to get a certificate and start doing work on the weekends. Below are a few of my options:
- CNA (Certified Nurse Assistant)
CHW offers a course on weekends for $850 [http://www.sacmedtraining.com/home]
Also, Kash Career College offers a course on weekends for $995 and Southwestern College has one during the week for $550. There are a few free ones (sacrop), but they are predictably full. I have also heard that St. Claire’s Nursing (90 bed facility) has a free course, but I’ll have to call to confirm.
- Phlebotomy
Boston Reed has a course on weekends for $2695.
Kaiser Permanente has a evening course for $2275. It lasts 4 weeks, starts sometime in July, and is approved by the California Department of Public Health. [http://xnet.kp.org/kpsahs/applications/phlebotomy_application.pdf]