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

Click on the tab below to see the course schedule and begin the enrollment process! Note that due to COVID 19 and clinical site availability, lab and clinical days and hours will vary. Schedules will be discussed during orientation for each class.

Times: 7:30 am – 2:30 pm

This is a mix of online lectures, labs and clinical rotations in nursing or rehab communities.  Lab and clinical rotations varies; students will have flexibility to join the accelerated group at 7: to 2:30; the Weekday Evening group at 4:30p to 10p, or the Weekend group at  7: to 3p.

Times: 4:30 pm – 10:00 pm

(Clinical rotations  is from 3pm to 8.30pm to align with shift change in nursing communities and provide opportunity for students to observe shift change)

Times:  7:30 a.m – 3p.m.

( Clinical: 7 a.m – 2p.m 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, four (4) weeks for the Hybrid course, six (6) weeks for the weekday evenings (Monday to Wednesday), and weekend (Saturday and Sunday) classes.  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 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) - must be provided before 1st day of class.
  • 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) - must be provided before 1st day of class.
  • 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 and Hybrid classes. Two (2) payment plan options available only for the six (6) classes - 50% on first day of class, and balance after 2 weeks of class.

Students are responsible for cost of scrub, TB, and CPR/BLS (cost may vary). Required admission documents must be presented before or first day of class.

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