How to Become a CNA in Kansas

CNA credentialing in Kansas is overseen by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services. CNAs in Kansas must be at least 16 years old. However, 16 year olds and 17 year olds must have a parental consent waiver.

An approved CNA program in Kansas must consist of 90 hours. The course must be 50% classroom education and 50% clinical work. The Kansas Nursing Assistant classes focus on elderly patient care, especially in adult long term facilities and nursing homes, rather than hospitals.

Many CNA schools in Kansas offer flexible schedules such as online classes, hybrid programs, accelerated programs, 4-week CNA classes, weeknight classes, and weekend classes.

The Nurse Aide schools in Kansas have curriculum divided into 2 parts. During CNA school, students are considered a Nurse Aide Trainee I. Upon graduation, they are then considered Nurse Aide Trainee II and can be employed to provide direct care to patients. All CNAs in the workforce are supervised by Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs).

Part I: This consists of 20 hours of classroom education and 20 hours of clinical lab work. Coursework includes responsibilities of a CNA, communication, infection prevention, mobility, patient profile, safety, grooming, nutrition, elimination, and measuring and recording vital signs.

Part II: This consists of 25 hours of classroom education and 25 hours of clinical lab work in a licensed adult care facility. Coursework includes documenting and recording, dementia, mobility, characteristics of aging, providing comfort, nutrition, first aid, and end-of-life care.

Once completing both parts of a Nurse Aide program in Kansas, students are also designated as Paid Nutrition Assistants (PNA). Their state certification allows them to be paid as Nutrition Assistants.

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A Closer Look at CNA Training in Kansas

A typical CNA program in Kansas will include all the knowledge and skills you must perform for the Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) State Exam. You can expect to learn CNA skills such as:

• Human Anatomy

• Safety in Patient Care Delivery

• Infection Control

• Diet Education

• Body Mechanics

• Changing an Occupied Bed

• Communication Skills in a Healthcare Setting

• Safely Using Assistive Devices

• Manually Taking Vital Signs

• Disposable Glove Removal

• Assisting Residents with Daily Living

The cost of a CNA school in Kansas can vary widely from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand dollars. When asking about costs, make sure to confirm if tuition is all-inclusive or if there are additional costs for textbooks, lab fees, uniforms, exam fees, and other classroom materials. Also, ask if there are different prices for in-state and out-of-state costs. Always ask if you’re eligible for financial aid or scholarships.

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The CNA Test in Kansas

The Kansas NATCEP Nurse Aide State Exam consists of 100 multiple choice questions, and students must score at lease 75% or higher to pass the exam. Students will have a total of 3 attempts within 12 months to successfully pass the exam, otherwise they will need to retake a CNA program. If you are already a CNA in another state and looking to transfer your license to Kansas, you will need to pass the Kansas CNA state exam in one attempt, otherwise you will need to enroll in a Kansas Nursing Assistant program.

There is a nonrefundable application of $20 to take the state exam. If you need to reschedule your test date there is a $20 fee.

Before you take your state exam, it’s recommended you take a free CNA practice exam to prepare. We offer a comprehensive study guide to make sure you’re ready for the test. 

If your second language is English, you may use a bilingual dictionary while taking the test. You may also request an extra 2 hours to take the test if you have limited English proficiency. Visit our site’s CNA classes en Español section for program options.

If you have disabilities or need special accommodations, you may also request a sign language interpreter, large text print, a proctor to read the test, a separate room, or extended time.

Congratulations! Once you pass the test, you are now listed as active on the Kansas Nurse Aide Registry once you pass your CNA exam. You must be actively listed on the Kansas CNA Registry in order to legally work as a CNA in Kansas. It’s free to be listed on the registry.