Nurse Aide

Program Details

The Nurse Aide training program at Mid-America Nursing & Allied-Health Institute is 90 clock hour program designed to be flexible and comprehensive at the same time. Enrollment is open to individuals ages 16 (with written parental approval) and above looking to pursue career as health care professionals. Being a Nursing Aide lays the foundation to a successful career in health care and provides employment opportunities while completing degree programs in nursing or other medical professions.

The curriculum includes the following core learning topics, in addition to the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Service Health Occupations Credentialing approved course curriculum:

• Safety in Patient Care Delivery
• Mobility Assistance Techniques
• Nutrition and Diet Education
• Care of Resident’s Space
• Body Mechanics and Human Anatomy
• Taking Vital Signs – Blood pressure, respiration, pulse – the manual way.
• Communication Skills in a Health care Setting
• Assisting Patient with Activities of Daily Living (ADL)

The classes run from 14-week days (2 weeks) for the Accelerated course, four (4) weeks for the Hybrid course, six (6) weeks for the Weekday Evenings (Monday to Wednesday), and Weekend (Saturday and Sunday) courses.  Students have the option to select classes that suit their schedules. Upon completion of the Nurse Aide program, students are awarded Certificate of Completion in line with the Kansas Board of Regents’ Regulatory requirement and be ready to take the Kansas State Certified Nurse Aide Examination.

Program Delivery: Residential and Blended (Hybrid)

Admission Requirements

• 16 years and above – (age 16 & 17 with parental/guardian approval)
• Complete Admission Package
• State ID/SSN cards
• Current CPR/BLS for Health Care Provider (AHA) – (We provide CPR training for additional fee of $65 if needed) 
• Negative TB Test Result from any of these: skin test, Chest X-Ray, or blood test) 
• Negative COVID 19 test result (testing provided free at Institute)
• Plain black scrub set 
• Tuition – $825 (includes State Exam fee, textbook/curriculum, and lab supplies)
• Attend course Orientation (orientations will be on the Friday before course start date).

• $100 to hold your spot (non-refundable). Full payment is due before the first day of class for Accelerated and Hybrid classes. There are two (2) payment plan options available only for the six (6) week classes - Full payment before first day of class or 50% before first day of class, and remaining balance after 2 weeks of class.
• All Admission Requirements must be submitted before the first day of class.

Students are responsible for cost of scrub, TB Test, and CPR/BLS (cost may vary).

Students may qualify for Kansas Workforce KHPOP, or MO Full Employment Council (FEC) financial assistance. For more details on financial assistance options, please give us a call.