Certified Nurse Aide | CNA Programs In Kansas

What does a CNA do?

If you’re a caregiver by nature, classes to become a certified nurse aide or CNA might be right for you. CNAs provide a number of services to clients such as bathing, feeding and measuring vital signs. They may work in a long-term care facility, hospital, doctor’s office or other facility. Health care is one of the country’s fastest growing industries, making this career not only personally rewarding but also in demand.

Career Forecast Bright OutlookAverage Salary $31,880on campus

Learning at Washburn Tech

Our CNA classes are designed for those wanting to earn a nurse aide certification from the State of Kansas. Based on the state’s certified nurse aide curriculum, this program covers 90 hours of instruction with students receiving classroom and hands-on clinical experience. High school juniors and seniors as well as post-secondary students are eligible for this program, which is a prerequisite for the Certified Medication Aide, Home Health Aide and Practical Nursing programs. Upon completion, you will be prepared to take the Nurse Aide Certification exam from Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services. You must bring a copy of your social security card and a photo ID to the first day of class.

Please note: Many of our clinical partners are requiring students to have the vaccine in order to complete clinical hours. Due to accrediting body and program clinical requirements, Washburn Tech cannot guarantee that requirements for program completion can be met when a student is not vaccinated.

CERTIFICATIONS: Certified Nurse Aide

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For dual-credit high school students submission of an application, official partial transcript, and consent to enroll form are required. Adult students must complete an application and submit an official copy of all transcripts. Please see an admissions counselor for details.

Certified Nurse Aide, OSHA 10, Paid Nutrition, STEPPS

Upon completion of the CNA program, you will be prepared to take the Nurse Aide Certification exam from Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services.

Jobs and Salaries

CAREER FORECAST: bright outlook

As the baby-boom population ages, nurse aides and medication aides will be needed to help care for an increasing number of older people who have chronic or progressive diseases, such as heart disease and diabetes. The data below refers to surveyed wages and average annual job openings in the state of Kansas due to growth and net replacement. SOURCE: klic.dol.ks.gov

Entry-Level Salary

$27,820

(2022)

Projected Job Openings

736

(monthly avg.)

Projected Job Growth

8%

(2020-2030)

Schedule

Morning

LENGTH
1 semester

PROGRAM BEGINS
Every August and January

SCHEDULE
MON - FRI; 8-11:15am

Afternoon

LENGTH
1 semester

PROGRAM BEGINS
Every August and January

SCHEDULE
MON - FRI; 11:45am-3pm

Evening

LENGTH
1 semester

PROGRAM BEGINS
Schedules vary by instructor.

SCHEDULE
T / THU; 5:30-8:30pm

Program Cost

High School Students

Adult Students

Student Resources

Program Flyer

Explore the courses, requirements, costs and career options of the CNA program.

CNA (PDF)

Assessment Plan

Technical Standards

Nurse Aide (CNA)

What does a CNA do?

Learning at Washburn Tech

Please note: Many of our clinical partners are requiring students to have the vaccine in order to complete clinical hours. Due to accrediting body and program clinical requirements, Washburn Tech cannot guarantee that requirements for program completion can be met when a student is not vaccinated.

Jobs and Salaries

Entry-Level Salary

$27,820

Projected Job Openings

736

Projected Job Growth

8%

Schedule

Morning

Afternoon

Evening

Program Cost

Student Resources

Program Flyer

Ready to start your career?

What does a CNA do?

Learning at Washburn Tech

Please note: Many of our clinical partners are requiring students to have the vaccine in order to complete clinical hours. Due to accrediting body and program clinical requirements, Washburn Tech cannot guarantee that requirements for program completion can be met when a student is not vaccinated.

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Nurse Aide Certification

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Jobs and Salaries

Entry-Level Salary

$27,820

Projected Job Openings

736

Projected Job Growth

8%

Schedule

Morning

Afternoon

Evening

Program Cost

Student Resources

Program Flyer