Kansas Nurse Aide

The CNA training is a 90 clock hour program while providing extensive hands-on lab and clinical skills

Nurse Aide

Class Schedules & Enrollment Form

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Times: 7:00 am – 2:30 pm

This is a mix of online lectures, labs and clinical rotations at long term care (LTC) communities.  Lab and clinical rotation Lab/skills checkoff is 4.30p.m. to 10.00p.m.  Clinical schedule options are: Weekday Evenings – Monday to Wednesday 3.00pm – 8.30pm (5 clinical days), or Weekend Day Shift 06.00AM – 2.30PM (3 days).

Times: 4:30 pm – 10:00 pm

(Clinical rotations  is from 3pm to 8.30pm to align with long term care (LTC) community evening schedule and provide opportunity for students to observe shift change)

Times: 4:30 pm – 10:00 pm

( Clinical  schedule is 3.00pm – 8.30pm to align with Nursing Community shift change )

Enrollment Information

Program Details

The Nursing 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, six (6) weeks for the Monday to Wednesday evening class and nine (9) weeks for the Saturday and Sunday evening class. Our training hands-on laboratory skilled and clinical rotations at nursing communities under the supervision of experienced Registered Nurses. Students will have the option to select classes that suit their schedules. Upon completion of the Nurse Aide program, students will be 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 Distance

Admission Requirements

  • 16 years and above – (age 16 & 17 with parental/guardian approval)
  • State ID/SSN cards
  • Current CPR/BLS for Health Care Provider (AHA) – (We provide CPR training for additional fee of $65 if needed)
  • Complete Admission Package
  • Plain black scrub set and sneaker
  • Negative TB Test Result from any of these: skin test, Chest X-Ray, or blood test)
  • Tuition – $825 (includes State Exam fee, book/curriculum and lab supplies)
  • $100 to hold your spot (non-refundable with no-show to class). Full payment on or before first day of class for the Accelerated class. Two (2) payment plan options available only for the six (6) and nine (9) week’s classes.

Students are responsible for cost of scrub, TB, and CPR/BLS (cost may vary). Required admission documents must be presented first day of class, and no later the first week of class.

Students may qualify for Kansas Workforce KHPOP, or MO Full Employment Council (FEC) financial assistance.