This 96-hour course provides classroom and clinical instruction for basic care of clients in long-term and acute-care facilities. Students will learn skills for daily hygiene, bedside care, vital-sign measurement, positioning and safe transfer of clients. You will learn about common health problems and chronic illnesses. Clinical practice sessions are conducted in the nursing home setting.

Employment for workers with CNA skills and training is abundant in long-term care facilities. Acute-care hospitals also employ basic patient care aides who are willing to learn advanced skills.

Enrollees for this course must pass a reading level exam/assessment prior to admission. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be scheduled to take the Kansas CNA examination.

This course is offered in a classroom setting as well as online.

Health Occupations