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.
| Course | Program Length | Degree Earned | Program Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nurse Aide | 8 weeks | Certificate of Completion | $946 |
| Refresher | 2 days | Recertification if successfully completed | $139 |
CNA Refresher is a two day course designed for CNA’s who have held the Kansas Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) credential, but are inactive (certification has lapsed) and wish to reactivate their CNA status.
Currently there are no limitations on how long a CNA certificate has lapsed that affects enrollment eligibility. Students will learn through lecture and lab experience to be refreshed on basic nurse aide skills for competency evaluation.
Attendance for both days is mandatory to successfully complete the course. After successfully completing the course, proper documentation is sent to KDADS to reactivate the CNA certificate.
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Naomi Tatro MSN, RN
Mrs. Tatro has experience with the aging population from working as a charge nurse and director of nursing in long-term care facilities. She has worked in forensic nursing and pediatric home health. As an educator, she began as a CNA instructor at Cloud County Community College before joining Salina Tech’s Allied Health Program in 2013. Mrs. Tatro later served as a full-time Practical Nursing instructor for Salina Tech before becoming the college’s Director of Nursing and Allied Health in 2023.
naomi.tatro@salinatech.edu
785-309-3105
Sherri Cleary ADN, RN
Sherri Cleary is a Registered Nurse, earning her Associates degree in Nursing from Barton County Community College.
Mrs. Cleary most recently worked in Geriatric Psych on the Rose Unit at Memorial Health Systems in Abilene, Kansas. Her previous experience includes Industrial Nursing, Hospice Care and teaching hospice education at Brown Mackie College. She has 15+ years’ working in long-term care management as a Director of Nursing and Director of Clinical Services. She joined the Salina Tech Allied Health Program in 2022.
sherri.cleary@salinatech.edu
785-309-3184
CONTACT
Contact the CNA Enrollment Specialist or Health Occupations Specialist with any questions, or admission requirement information.
Emily Ingalls
785-309-3132
emily.ingalls@salinatech.edu
Bekki Ringle
785-309-3102
bekki.ringle@salinatech.edu