Certified Nurse Aide
CNAs are on the front-lines of patient care in hospitals, clinics and other health care settings.
Students in this class learn introductory anatomy and physiology, as well as elements of nutrition and feeding; admitting, transferring and dismissing residents. Care of the critically ill and dying; changing bed linens; lifting and positioning patients are also part of this course, using a combination of classroom learning, hands-on practice and 25 hours of clinical experience.
This course meets all requirements to become a CNA in the state of Kansas.
Classes are available in the afternoons and evenings to work around students’ work schedules.
Prerequisites: Reading Placement Test, TB Questionnaire and follow up if indicated. Clear copy of driver’s license. Clear copy of SS card. Reading Placement Test can be scheduled by calling 785-309-3136, or online here.
You will learn
Understand the purpose and concepts of long term care.
Recognize patients’ rights and the legal implications of working in health care.
Demonstrate/perform hands on skills for meeting patient needs.
Demonstrate and practice infection control and blood borne pathogen precautions.
Have knowledge of the certification requirements for the State of Kansas.
Demonstrate the ability to interpret and understand medical terminology.
Demonstrate basic knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.
Possess knowledge of disease prevention and health promotion.
Careers
Hospitals
Physician offices
Long-term care
Nursing homes
Home health care
Faculty
Naomi Tatro is Salina Tech’s Allied Health Coordinator.
She was born in Denver, Colorado but moved to a farm north of Abilene, KS when she was nine. That’s where she developed a passion for horses, and now she rides the steel kind.
She is a Registered Nurse, earning her Associate Degree in Nursing from Cloud County Community College and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing through Oklahoma Wesleyan University. She plans to pursue a Masters Degree in Nursing. She also works as a forensics nurse.
Prior to joining Salina Tech’s faculty in 2013, her career had been focused on nursing homes and assisted living facilities, and she served as Director of Nursing for one facility.
Naomi.Tatro@SalinaTech.edu | 785-309-3105
Scholarships
Five $1,000 scholarships available to students enrolled in an associate's, bachelor's, or graduate level program at an accredited school in the fields of gerontology, medicine, nursing, social work, sociology, psychology, physical or occupational therapy, speech [...]
Open to full-time, first time post-secondary students enrolled at Salina Tech for the fall of 2019. Apply now.