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Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)

 
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  • 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 Outlook.Average Salary $29,120on campus

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    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; OSHA-10; Paid Nutrition; STEPPS

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    Entrance Test

    To enroll in this program, you must score a minimum of 4 in both reading and math on the Accuplacer test.

    Nurse Aide Certification

    Certified Nurse Aide, OSHA 10, Paid Nutrition, STEPPS

    Enter the Workforce

    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

    $26,926

    (2022)

    Projected Job Openings

    736

    (monthly avg.)

    Projected Job Growth

    8%

    (2020-2030)

    Schedule

    Daytime

    LENGTH
    1 semester

    PROGRAM BEGINS
    Schedules vary by instructor.

    SCHEDULE
    MON - FRI; 8am-2:55pm

    Evening

    LENGTH
    1 semester

    PROGRAM BEGINS
    Schedules vary by instructor.

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

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