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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:
WSU Tech
4004 N Webb Rd, Wichita, KS 67226 (316) 677-9400Cowley College
125 S 2nd St, Arkansas City, KS 67005 (800) 593-2222NCK Technical College
3033 US-24, Beloit, KS 67420 (785) 738-2276Neosho County Community College
800 W 14th St, Chanute, KS 66720 (620) 431-2820Coffeyville Community College
400 W 11th St, Coffeyville, KS 67337 (620) 251-7700Colby Community College
1255 S Range Ave, Colby, KS 67701 (785) 462-3984Cloud County Community College
2221 Campus Dr, Concordia, KS 66901 (800) 729-5101Butler Community College
901 S Haverhill Rd, El Dorado, KS 67042 (316) 321-2222Flint Hills Technical College
3301 W 18th Ave, Emporia, KS 66801 (620) 343-4600Fort Scott Community College
2108 S Horton St, Fort Scott, KS 66701 (620) 223-2700Garden City Community College
801 Campus Dr, Garden City, KS 67846 (620) 276-7611Northwest Kansas Technical College
1209 Harrison Ave, Goodland, KS 67735 (800) 316-4127Barton Community College
245 NE 30 Rd, Great Bend, KS 67530 (800) 748-7594NCK Technical College
2205 Wheatland Ave, Hays, KS 67601 (785) 625-2437Highland Community College
606 W Main St, Highland, KS 66035 (785) 442-6000Hutchinson Community College
1300 N Plum St, Hutchinson, KS 67501 (620) 665-3500Independence Community College
1057 W College Ave, Independence, KS 67301 (620) 331-4100Allen Community College
1801 N Cottonwood St, Iola, KS 66749 (620) 365-5116Donnelly College
608 N 18 St, Kansas City, KS 66102 (913) 621-8700Kansas City Kansas Community College
7250 State Ave, Kansas City, KS 66112 (913) 334-1100Flint Hills Job Corps Center
4620 Eureka Dr, Manhattan, KS 66503 (800) 733-5627Manhattan Area Technical College
3136 Dickens Ave #2499, Manhattan, KS 66503 (785) 587-2800Johnson County Community College
12345 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS 66210 (913) 469-8500Labette Community College
200 S 14th St, Parsons, KS 67357 (620) 421-6700Pratt Community College
348 KS-61, Pratt, KS 67124 (620) 672-5641Salina Area Technical College
2562 Centennial Rd, Salina, KS 67401 (785) 309-3100Washburn Institute of Technology
5724 SW Huntoon St, Topeka, KS 66604 (785) 670-2010
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 $36,020 per year.
Take a look at the CNA employment and salary situation in different metro areas in Kansas below to get a detailed picture.
Area | Total Employment | Avg Hourly Wage | Avg Annual Salary |
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Topeka, KS | 2,100 | $17.37 | $36,230 |
Lawrence, KS | 470 | $16.99 | $35,630 |
Manhattan, KS | 520 | $17.16 | $34,670 |
Wichita, KS | 4,870 | $16.83 | $35,060 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2023
Kansas Nurse Aide Registry
If you have any questions about CNA programs or certification in Kansas, you can contact the Kansas Department for Aging & Disability Services, Health Occupations Credentialing at:
Kansas Department for Aging & Disability Services
Health Occupations Credentialing
503 S Kansas Ave
Topeka, KS 66603
Phone: (785) 296-6877
Fax: (785) 296-3075
Email: [email protected]
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