Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)

This course of study provides instruction on utilizing a humanistic approach to provide basic care to people in
a variety of health care settings. Students will understand how health care systems operate and learn the skills
necessary to function safely and efficiently in a health care setting. Students will learn the information and
practical skills necessary for taking and passing the CNA certification exam required by the state.

The student will study the theory of being a CNA and participate in skilled lab training for a total of 75 hours and complete 100 hours of supervised clinical training.

The course will provide training in vital signs, bathing techniques, feeding technique's, hand washing, gloving, skin care, transfer techniques, dressing and grooming to prepare students for the Missouri CNA assessment.

Contact Hours: 175 + 8 hours CNA Examination

The CNA assessment, textbook, stethoscope, gait belt, criminal background check, TB test, documentation portal, and state exam are included in the cost of tuition.

Student requirements

  • Social Security Number
  • 18 years of age (unless affiliated with a high school program)
  • Government issued photo ID
  • Completed 91勛圖厙 application
  • Two separate Mantoux Tuberculosis (TB) skin test results
  • Criminal Background check with 91勛圖厙 provider

Clinical hour schedule

Day Dates Time Hours Facility Instructor
Wednesday May 6 4 - 8 p.m. 4 IMR Gurley
Sunday May 9 7 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.      6.5     IMR Warren
Monday May 11 4 - 8 p.m. 4 IMR Bodine
Tuesday May 12 4 - 8 p.m. 4 IMR Bodine
Wednesday May 13 4-8 p.m. 4 IMR Gurley
Thursday May 14 7 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. 7 IMR Scott
Saturday May 16 7 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. 7 IMR Scott
Sunday May 17 7 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 6.5 IMR Warren
Monday May 18 4 - 8 p.m. 4 IMR Gurley
Tuesday May 19 4 - 8 p.m. 4 IMR Bodine
Thursday May 21 7 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. 7 IMR Scott
Saturday May 23 7 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. 7 IMR Scott
Wednesday May 27 4 - 8 p.m. 4 IMR Gurley
Thursday May 28 7 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 6.5 IMR Warren
Saturday May 30 7 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. 7 IMR Scott
Sunday May 31 7 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.     6.5     IMR Warren
Clinical location Clinical location Instructors
Ignite Medical Resort (IMR)
621 Carondelet Drive
Kansas City, MO 64114  
Hilltop at Blue River (HBR)  
10425 Chestnut Ave 
 Kansas City, MO 64137 
amber.bodine@mcckc.edu
melanie.gurley@mcckc.edu
shana.scott@mcckc.edu 
deann.warren@mcckc.edu

Careers

Certified nurse assistants work in a variety of health care settings including:

  • Long-term care
  • Assisted living facilities
  • Hospitals and acute care
  • Home health care
  • Hospices
  • Physician offices

Careers


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