Learn basic care of clients in long-term and acute-care facilities in this 96-hour course.
Documentation Required
Immunizations
Many of our affiliate rotation sites that students attend require proof of vaccination. Therefore, all students entering a healthcare program such as health occupations will need to provide proof of immunization and/or immunity for the following:
- Flu vaccine
- Must be completed annually between August 1 and October 31
- TB screening - One of the following is required:
- 2 Step TB Skin Test (administered 1-3 weeks apart)
- 2 consecutive annual skin tests (administered 10-12 months apart)
- QuantiFeron Gold Blood test (Lab report required)
- IGRA blood test (Lab report required)
- Clear chest X-Ray (Lab report required)
- COVID-19 - Exemption requests (if needed) will be accepted on the first day of class.
Clinical Documentation
- CPR for Healthcare Providers - Our clinical sites will accept American Heart Association or American Red Cross. There must be an in person component to the course. Fully online courses will not be accepted.
- Background Check and Drug Screen - This will be completed on the first day of classes. Students are required to utilize the JCCC resource to be clinically compliant.
Testing Documentation
- Social Security Card - Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) requires an SS card for state licensure.
- Valid state identification (Driver's license, State Issued Identification, Passport)
Patient and trained caregivers are in high demand
When you enroll in JCCC's Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) course, you'll learn in the classroom and at our fully-equipped classrooms located off campus at JCCC Olathe Health Education Center (OHEC).
In JCCC's CNA program, you'll learn how to:
- Care for patients at their bedside
- Take pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs
- Safely position and transfer patients
- Perform daily hygiene tasks, such as bathing and oral care
- Communicate with patients and their families
- Prevent and control infection
- Work in an adult care home
- And more!
You will be eligible to take the Kansas CNA test after successfully completing the Certified Nurse Aide coursework.
You can also seek specialized training to become a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) or Home Health Aide (HHA).
You will need CNA certification before enrolling in the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) programs.
Learn when you want
Choose the action plan that works for you! JCCC's CNA program offers varying class links with schedules including day, afternoon, evening and some weekends to choose from.
JCCC also offers hybrid classes to Certified Nurse Aide students. CNA hybrid courses involve online course content and curriculum, along with in-person labs and clinicals. The instructor assigns clinical days, times, and locations.
Demand continues to grow
Certified Nurse Aides are in high demand. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, overall employment of nursing assistants is projected to grow 8 percent through 2029. CNAs are needed in all healthcare facilities.
Find employment projections and salary information at the Power BI Post Graduate Report.
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Contact info
For CNA, CMA, and HHA programs
Megan Bukaty, Administrative Assistant
913-469-8500, ext. 2350
Location: OHEC 221F
Email: pnhoc@jccc.edu
For Practical Nursing
Stephanie Belford, Administrative Assistant
913-469-8500, ext. 2350
Location: OHEC 221F
Email: pnhoc@jccc.edu
Carolyn Thomas, Administrative Assistant
913-469-8500, ext. 2350
Location: OHEC 221
Email: pnhoc@jccc.edu
Christina Rudacille, Director
913-469-8500, ext. 2350
Location: OHEC 225
Email: crudacil@jccc.edu
For RN and RN-LPN Bridge programs
Lori Shank, Director
913-469-8500, ext. 3157
Location: CLB 115
Email: lshank@jccc.edu
