State-Approved CNA Programs in Kansas [2023]

Does helping sick or incapacitated individuals appeal to you? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of the sick, injured, and old? If you answered "yes" to both of those questions, a career as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) may be perfect for you.

Requirements to Become a CNA in Kansas

Before you can become certified as a nursing assistant in Kansas, you must complete at least a 90-hour state-approved training program.

After completing your training, you can take the state's CNA competency evaluation examination. You must obtain at least 75 percent on your CNA exam for you to be eligible for certification in the state of Kansas.

A passing score on the CNA exam will add your name to the Kansas Nurse Aide Registry and allow you to seek out employment as a CNA in the state.

State-Approved CNA Programs in Kansas

Choosing a CNA program in Kansas can be a bit confusing, with so many of them being available. To help you with your choice, we have listed some of the top schools below:

1. WSU Tech

   4004 N Webb Rd, Wichita, KS 67226 (316) 677-9400

2. Cowley College

   125 S 2nd St, Arkansas City, KS 67005 (800) 593-2222

3. NCK Technical College

   3033 US-24, Beloit, KS 67420 (785) 738-2276

4. Neosho County Community College

   800 W 14th St, Chanute, KS 66720 (620) 431-2820

5. Coffeyville Community College

   400 W 11th St, Coffeyville, KS 67337 (620) 251-7700

6. Colby Community College

   1255 S Range Ave, Colby, KS 67701 (785) 462-3984

7. Cloud County Community College

   2221 Campus Dr, Concordia, KS 66901 (800) 729-5101

8. Butler Community College

   901 S Haverhill Rd, El Dorado, KS 67042 (316) 321-2222

9. Flint Hills Technical College

   3301 W 18th Ave, Emporia, KS 66801 (620) 343-4600

10. Fort Scott Community College

    2108 S Horton St, Fort Scott, KS 66701 (620) 223-2700

11. Garden City Community College

    801 Campus Dr, Garden City, KS 67846 (620) 276-7611

12. Northwest Kansas Technical College

    1209 Harrison Ave, Goodland, KS 67735 (800) 316-4127

13. Barton Community College

    245 NE 30 Rd, Great Bend, KS 67530 (800) 748-7594

14. NCK Technical College

    2205 Wheatland Ave, Hays, KS 67601 (785) 625-2437

15. Highland Community College

    606 W Main St, Highland, KS 66035 (785) 442-6000

16. Hutchinson Community College

    1300 N Plum St, Hutchinson, KS 67501 (620) 665-3500

17. Independence Community College

    1057 W College Ave, Independence, KS 67301 (620) 331-4100

18. Allen Community College

    1801 N Cottonwood St, Iola, KS 66749 (620) 365-5116

19. Delores Homes Training Center, Inc.

    7735 Washington Ave, Kansas City, KS 66112 (913) 299-9534

20. Donnelly College

    608 N 18 St, Kansas City, KS 66102 (913) 621-8700

21. Kansas City Kansas Community College

    7250 State Ave, Kansas City, KS 66112 (913) 334-1100

22. Trinity Career Institute

    1942 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS 66046 (785) 331-2025

23. Kansas College Of Nursing

    7721 Quivira Rd, Lenexa, KS 66216 (913) 248-2838

24. Flint Hills Job Corps Center

    4620 Eureka Dr, Manhattan, KS 66503 (800) 733-5627

25. Manhattan Area Technical College

    3136 Dickens Ave #2499, Manhattan, KS 66503 (785) 587-2800

26. Mid-America Nursing & Allied Health Institute

    10000 W 75th St #241, Merriam, KS 66203 (913) 708-8323

27. Johnson County Community College

    12345 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS 66210 (913) 469-8500

28. Labette Community College

    200 S 14th St, Parsons, KS 67357 (620) 421-6700

29. Pratt Community College

    348 KS-61, Pratt, KS 67124 (620) 672-5641

30. Salina Area Technical College

    2562 Centennial Rd, Salina, KS 67401 (785) 309-3100

31. Washburn Institute of Technology

    5724 SW Huntoon St, Topeka, KS 66604 (785) 670-2010

32. Allied Health Career Training

    2622 W Central Ave B102, Wichita, KS 67203 (877) 376-8593

33. Bethel House Training Institute

    1005 S Glendale, Wichita, KS 67218 (316) 771-7315

34. We Care Online

    4601 E Douglas Ave #112, Wichita, KS 67218 (888) 932-2501

CNA Job Outlook and Salary in Kansas

CNAs are in a little short supply in Kansas. Overall employment of CNAs in the state is projected to grow by 2.4% from 2018 to 2028. CNAs in Kansas enjoy a median salary of $30,881 per year.

Take a look at the CNA employment and salary situation in different metro areas in Kansas below to get a detailed picture.

Kansas Nurse Aide Registry

If you have any questions on how to get, verify, renew and reinstate a CNA certification in Kansas or transfer it to another state, you can contact the Kansas Department for Aging & Disability Services, Health Occupations Credentialing at: