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Foundations of Healthcare: Nursing

 
  • Certified Nurse Aide
  • Certified Medication Aide
  • Emergency Medical Technician
  • Home Health Aide
  • Phlebotomy
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  • What does a CNA do?

    Get your foot in the door of the fast-growing industry of healthcare. CNAs may work in hospitals, long-term care facilities, doctors’ offices, clinics or private homes. They work under the direct supervision of a licensed practical nurse or registered nurse to meet the basic needs of patients. If you are a high school junior or senior, there is no need to wait!  Start your career in healthcare now at Washburn Tech.
    Career Forecast Bright Outlook.Average Salary $31,880on campus

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    This semester-long program is designed for high school students, preparing to become a nurse aide or nutrition assistant. The curriculum will introduce you to basic patient care skills, medical terminology and systems of the human body. The 13-credit-hour program will prepare you to become certified as a nurse aide. It also serves as the foundation for more advanced healthcare programs at Washburn Tech such as medication aide, practical nursing and surgical technology.  Upon completion, you will be eligible to take the CNA exam from the Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services. A recommendation form is required to enroll in this program.

    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 or CNA; First Aid & CPR

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    Enroll

    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.

    CNA Certificate

    The 13-credit-hour program will prepare you to become certified as a nurse aide. Upon completion, you will be eligible to take the CNA exam from the Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services.

    Enter the Workforce

    After passing the CNA exam, you will be prepared to begin working as a Certified Nurse Aide.

    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 Options

    This program is offered to high school students only.

    Morning

    LENGTH
    1 semester

    PROGRAM BEGINS
    Every January and August

    SCHEDULE
    MON - FRI; 8-11:10am

    Afternoon

    LENGTH
    1 semester

    PROGRAM BEGINS
    Every January and August

    SCHEDULE
    MON - FRI; 11:45am-2:55pm

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