Nurse Aide

Program Details

The Nurse Aide training program at Mid-America Nursing & Allied-Health Institute is a 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 careers as health care professionals. Being a Nurse Aide lays the foundation for 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 Kansas approved course curriculum:

• Safety in Patient Care Delivery
• Mobility using assistive devices
• 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 healthcare setting
• Assisting residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADL)

Courses range from 14 weekdays (2 weeks) to six (6) weeks in training that includes hands-on laboratory skills and clinical rotations at nursing communities under the supervision of the assigned Faculty. Students will have the option to select classes that suit their schedules. There are four class offerings:

• Accelerated – Two (2) weeks. Classes Monday to Friday from 7:30 am to 2:30 pm
• Hybrid – Six (6) weeks. Course is a mix of online lectures, in-person labs, and in-person clinical rotations.
  • Lab and clinical rotations will be scheduled on Fridays, Saturdays, or Sundays.
• Weekend – Six (6) weeks. Classes on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 4:30 pm to 10:00 pm
• Weekday Evening – Six (6) weeks. Classes on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Upon completion of the Nurse Aide program, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion in line with the Kansas Board of Regents’ Regulatory requirement and will be ready to take the Kansas State Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Examination.

Program Delivery: Residential and Blended (Hybrid)

Admission Requirements

* All admission requirements must be met and/or submitted before the course start date *

• 16 years of age or older – Ages 16 & 17 require signed parental/guardian approval.
• Complete Admission Package – Must be completed in person with a member of our admissions staff. 
• Valid State ID and SSN card 
• Current CPR/BLS Certification for Health Care Professionals (AHA) – Only American Heart Association (AHA) certifications will be accepted. We provide CPR/BLS training for an additional fee of $65 if needed.
• Negative Tuberculosis (TB) test result – Can be a Skin test, Chest X-Ray, or Blood work.
• Negative COVID-19 test result or COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card – Negative test results must be within 2 weeks of the course start date.
• Plain black scrub set 
• $100 registration fee to hold your spot – Non-refundable
• Attend Course Orientation – On the Wednesday preceding the course start date at 1:00 pm

Tuition: $825.00

* Tuition must be paid in full before the course start date *

Includes:

• Textbook/Curriculum
• Lab Supplies
• State Exam Fee

Please Note:

• Students are responsible for the cost of Scrubs, TB Test, and CPR/BLS (cost may vary).
• Students may qualify for Kansas Workforce, or MO Full Employment Council (FEC) financial assistance. Please contact us for more details on financial assistance options.
• A payment plan option is available for six (6) week courses. Approval and signed agreement required. Please contact us for more details. 

Online Registration

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