Take approved CNA education courses to earn your Kansas CNA certification

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[contentblock id=15]With the economy struggling to recover it can be difficult to find stable career positions. One of the strongest sectors in today’s economy is health care, and one of the most in-demand positions within that field is for certified nursing assistants (CNAs). Kansas is currently experiencing a shortage of well-trained, qualified CNAs and the future promises excellent job prospects as many current CNAs enter retirement and the aging population in America grows to provide more patients in need of care. A CNA can expect to find employment in area hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, home care situations and private doctors offices. The job requires hands on care of patients to help increase their recovery efforts. One can expect to perform such duties as taking vital signs, administering medication, helping the patient with personal needs like grooming, walking, and delivering messages to the doctor on behalf of the patient. The CNA is vital to the smooth operation of the facility and may be seen changing beds, doing light cleaning, and helping the other nurses monitor the patient’s progress. Becoming a CNA is an easy process that will require a very short period of time to complete.


How Can I Find CNA Training Programs Near Me?


Browse our list of Kansas schools that offer CNA training courses to become a certified nursing assistant. Nurse aide programs are usually offered at community colleges, junior colleges, trade schools and technical/vocational schools. Our directory includes as many CNA programs as possible, but is not complete as there may be additional CNA programs that are not listed here. Many long-term care facilities offer CNA training to current employees and trainees. In many cases these programs are not widely advertised, but can be found by calling the facilities directly.


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How Much Can You Make as a CNA in Kansas?


The average CNA salary in Kansas is $39,324 per year. As you gain experience and skills you can expect to surpass the average considerably. Jobs are plentiful due to the present shortage of qualified CNAs and will continue to grow well into the future.


How to Become a CNA in Kansas


To obtain a CNA certification in Kansas there are a couple options. You can go the traditional route and enroll in any of the multiple Technical Colleges, Community Colleges, or Universities that offer qualified CNA education programs. The course work will include a minimum of 90 credit hours that are divided between classroom learning and hands-on clinical training. Among the courses in the program are Roles and Responsibilities of a CNA, Infection Prevention and Control, Nutrition and Fluids, and End of Life Care. The clinical portion of the training will include Observing, Reporting, and Documenting health changes, taking vital signs, addressing patient’s family’s needs, as well as many other clinical skills. The other option is a hospital based training program where you are taught as you work.


Can I Transfer My CNA License to Kansas?


If you are a certified nursing assistant from another state and have just moved to Kansas you can apply to the Nursing Aide Registry in Kansas for what is called “reciprocity”. As long as you can provide verification that you completed a state approved CNA certification program, are currently certified in another state, and have worked as a CNA recently. You would not need to take the Kansas exam or training if you are granted reciprocity. All CNA licenses need to be renewed every two years and must have worked a minimum of 160 hours within those two years.


How Much Does CNA Training Cost? How Long Does it Take?


The tuition cost of the training will depend on where you take classes. You can apply for financial aid to help pay some or all of the cost. Once you have completed the program and passed the test you may also apply to the state and in some cases have your tuition refunded. Students can earn their CNA certification and start their career as a certified nursing assistant in less than six months. The first step is to find and complete an approved CNA training program. Each individual state sets its own required amount of credit hours necessary to become a CNA. Typical programs take around 6-12 weeks to complete and must include a minimum of 75 hours of training. The average cost of a CNA course is between $800 – $1,500. The second step is to take the Kansas CNA certification exam and achieve a passing score. The third and final step is to register with the Kansas Nurse Aide Registry as a Certified Nursing Assistant.




CNA Training Programs in Kansas (KS)






Allen County Community College Health Care Academy – New Strawn139 N. 1st Terr., New Strawn, KS 66839

P: (620) 364-1367


Allen County Community College Health Care Academy CNA Class – Iola


1801 North Cottonwood Street, Iola, KS 66749

P: (620) 365-5116


Allen County Community College – Burlingame Campus


100 Bloomquist Drive, Burlingame, KS 66413


Anthony Community Care Center


212 North 5th Avenue, Anthony, KS 67003

P: (620) 842-5187


Barton County Community College – Great Bend


245 Northeast 30th Road, Great Bend, KS 67530

P: (620) 792-9298


Ellsworth County Medical Center


P.O. Box 87, Ellsworth, KS 66439

P: (785) 472-3111


Cherry Village – Great Bend


1401 Cherry Lane, Great Bend, KS 67530

P: (620) 792-2165


Barton County Community College – Lyons


245 Northeast 30th Road, Great Bend, KS 67530

P: (620) 792-9298


Good Samaritan Society Lyons


1311 South Douglas Avenue, Lyons, KS 67554

P: (620) 257-5163


Butler Community College – El Dorado


131 North Haverhill Road, El Dorado, KS 67042

P: (316) 320-7375


Council Grove Healthcare Center


400 Sunset Drive, P.O. Box 319, Council Grove, KS 66846

P: (620) 767-5172


Butler County Community College Certified Nurse Aide Course – Andover


131 North Haverhill Road, El Dorado, KS 67042

Training offered at Butler Community College of Andover


21 Street and Andover Rd., Andover, KS 67002

P: (316) 320-7375


Cloud County Community College – Beloit


P.O. Box 1002, Concordia, KS 66901

P: (785) 243-1435


Mitchell County Hospital Health Systems LTCU


400 West 8th Street, Beloit, KS 67420

P: (785) 738-2266


Cloud County Community College – Concordia


P.O. Box 1002, Concordia, KS 66901

P: (785) 243-1435


Coffeyville Community College – Columbus


509 West Elm Street, Columbus, KS 66725

P: (620) 429-3896


Colby County Community College


1255 South Range Avenue, Colby, KS 67701

P: (785) 462-3984


Solomon Valley Manor – Stockton


315 South Ash Street, Stockton, KS 67669

P: (785) 425-6754


Cowley County Community College


1406 East 8th Avenue, Winfield, KS 67156

P: (620) 441-6582


Bloomenshine Cowley Community College Outreach Campus – Mulvane


430 East Main Street, Mulvane, KS 67110

P: (620) 221-3392


Cowley County Community College Winfield Center


1406 East 8th Avenue, Winfield, KS 67156

P: (620) 441-6582


Dodge City Community College


2501 North 14th Avenue, Dodge City, KS 67801

P: (620) 227-9328


Donnelly College Nursing Assistant Course – Kansas City


608 North 18th Street, KS City, KS 66102

P: (913) 621-8792


Flint Hills Technical College – Emporia


3301 West 18th Street, Emporia, KS 66801

P: (620) 343-4600


Fort Scott Community College


2108 South Hoton Street, Fort Scott, KS 66701

P: (620) 768-2908


Nursing assistant training is offered at Medicalodges – Pittsburg


2520 South Rouse Street, Pittsburg, KS 66762


Fort Scott Community College


2108 South Hoton Street, Fort Scott, KS 66701

P: (620) 768-2908


Ft. Scott Community College – Paola


501 South Hospital Drive, Suite 300, Paola, KS 66071

P: (913) 294-4178


Garden City Community College Nurse Aide Course – Lakin


801 Campus Drive, Garden City, KS 67846

P: (620) 276-9561


Kearny County Hospital LTCU


607 Court Place, Lakin, KS 67860

P: (620) 355-7836


Golden Living Center – Fredonia


240 North 19th Street, Fredonia, KS 66736

P: (620) 378-4163


Senior Citizen Center of Fall River


412 Merchant, Fall River, KS 67047


Highland Community College – Highland


P.O. Box 68, Highland, KS 66035

P: (785) 442-3236


Homestead Health Center – Wichita


2133 South Elizabeth Street, Wichita, KS 67213

P: (316) 262-4473

Hutchinson Community College815 North Walnut, Hutchinson, KS 67501

P: (620) 665-3551


Bethel Health Care Center – North Newton


3001 Ivy Drive, North Newton, KS 67117

P: (316) 284-2900


Buhler Sunshine Home – Buhler


400 South Buhler Rd., Buhler, KS 67522

P: (620) 543-2251


Mennonite Friendship Manor, Inc. – South Hutchinson


600 West Blanchard Avenue, South Hutchinson, KS 67505

P: (620) 665-3551


Grace Baptist Church – Neodesha


1317 North 7th Street, Neodesha, KS 66757


Independence Community College CNA Training Program


P.O. Box 708, Independence, KS 67301

P: (620) 332-5498


Johnson County Community College CNA Course – Lawrence


10000 West 75th Street, Suite 241, Merriam, KS 66204

P: (913) 469-2350


Lawrence Centennial School USD 497


2145 Louisiana Street, Lawrence, KS 66046


Good Samaritan Society – Olathe


20705 West 151th Street, Olathe, KS 66061


Kansas City KS Community College – Leavenworth


225 Cherokee, Leavenworth, KS 66048

P: (913) 288-7174


Kansas College of Nursing


924 East Highway 56, Olathe, KS 66061

P: (316) 871-8881


Labette Community College – Parsons


200 South 14th Street, Parsons, KS 67357

P: (620) 421-6700


Memorial Hospital LTCU Village Manor – Abilene


705 North Brady Street, Abilene, KS 67410

P: (785) 263-1431


Midwestern College CNA Program – Overland Park


9545 West 87th Street, Overland Park, KS 66212

P: (913) 385-2144


Midwestern College Nurse Aide Training Program – Wichita


7607 East Harry Street, Wichita, KS 67207

P: (316) 684-5122


Neosho County Community College – Chanute


800 West 14th Street, Chanute, KS 66720

P: (620) 431-2820


Neosho County Community College – Lawrence


3320 Peterson Road, Suite 105, Lawrence, KS 66049


Neosho County Community College – Chanute


800 West 14th Street, Chanute, KS 66720

P: (620) 431-2820


Neosho County Community College – Ottawa


800 West 14th Street, Chanute, KS 66720

P: (620) 431-2820


Highland Community College


P.O. Box 68, Highland, KS 66035

P: (785) 442-3236


Valley Falls Middle School USD 338 – Valley Falls


700 Oak Street, Valley Falls, KS 66088


Holiday Resort – Emporia


2700 West 30th Street, Emporia, KS 66801

P: (620) 343-9285


North Central Kansas Technical College CNA Course – Hays


2205 Wheatland, Hays, KS 67601

P: (785) 625-2437


Pratt Community College Nurse Aide Training


348 Northeast SR 61, Pratt, KS 67124

P: (620) 672-5641


Hilltop Manor – Cunningham


403 South Valley Street, P.O. Box 8, Cunningham, KS 67035


Riverside Village, Inc. CNA Course – Wichita


777 North Mclean Blvd., Wichita, KS 67203

P: (316) 942-7000


Salina Area Technical College Nursing Assistant Program


2562 Centennial Road, Salina, KS 67401

P: (785) 309-3100


Sandstone Heights – Little River


440 State Street, Box 50 A, Little River, KS 67457

P: (620) 897-6266


Seward County Community College Area Technical School – Liberal


P.O. Box 1137, Liberal, KS 67905

P: (620) 626-3819


Washburn Tech Nurse Aide Program – Topeka


5724 Huntoon Street, Topeka, KS 66604

P: (785) 228-6392


We Care Online – Wichita


2177 West Bella Vista, Wichita, KS 67203

P: (888) 932-2501


Western Prairie Care Home Nurse Aide Program – Ulysses


300 East Maize Avenue, Box 966, Ulysses, KS 67880

P: (620) 356-3331


Westy Community Care Home – Westmoreland


105 North Highway 99, Westmoreland, KS 66549

P: (785) 457-2801


Wichita Area Technical College


4501 East 47th Street South, Wichita, KS 67210

P: (316) 677-1500







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