China Travel Savvy > Advice > Money > Costs and Prices. China is generally a very cheap country by Western standards. You can live on practically nothing if you are so inclined. Although in cities like Shanghai there are plenty of ways to spend a lot of money.
As a general rule, caregivers who help with the tasks of day-to-day living, such as cooking, companionship, and personal care, may not need to be licensed; licensing or certification is required for home health aides (HHAs), certified nursing assistants (CNAs), and others providing medical care.
Tips. 1  Experience in the field for one year. 2  Join a training program and complete it. 3  To become a patient care technician. 4  Register for National Certification exam to become a certified patient care technician by NCCA National certification career association. Experience in the field for one year. 2  Join a training program and complete it. 3  To become a patient care technician. 4  Register for National Certification exam to become a certified patient care technician by NCCA National certification career association.