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Tuesday, September 22, 2026
America's News for Seniors
Vol. 63 · Issue 42965
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Scaling the CNA Apprenticeship Program for Nursing Homes and the New ‘Geriatric Specialist’ Role

Skilled Nursing News · 1 hour ago

A new kind of role is emerging in nursing homes: the geriatric specialist, a certified nurse aide (CNA) who has completed an apprenticeship designed to deepen clinical knowledge, build specialized skills and take on greater responsibility in caring for older adults. These CNA apprenticeships, which…

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