<p>I'm in my second year of college right now, working on getting my BS in physics.. and I'll probably go to grad school too. Would it be a waste of money to go to a CC during the summer to work on getting certified to become a CNA- that way I have a good paying job while I go to college and grad school and I can have a good job when it comes time to look for a job after grad school? </p>
<p>In my area, on craigslist, I see a lot of CNA job listings- so it seems they're in high demand. I would obviously work extra hours during the summer than I would during school, but would it pay off to do this?</p>
<p>Nope, shouldnt be a waste of time, I took an EMT class during my winter break one semester. It was a very good idea. Totally beats working at Mcdonalds or something like that. Depending on how far into your second year you are, maybe you can get a bachelors in a medical field (radiology, nursing, etc) and then you’re masters in physics. Would require a little more pre-reqs though. I dont know, just some food for thought.</p>
<p>Sometimes the red cross also offers such training/certification. Could be less expensive. You need to be careful you don’t use up financial aid on such education, but definitely worth the time and expense if it interests you.</p>