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Certified Nurse Assistant

Training Program

Credential(s) Offered

Industry certification, Employment, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to a Credential, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to Employment

Method of Delivery

In Person

When offered

Daytime Hours, Evening Hours

Instructional Program (CIP)

Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide. 513902

Description

Curriculum is divided into two parts. First part combines 20 hours of classroom and 20 hours of supervised lab and clinical instruction. At the end of the first part of the nurse aid training, he or she is evaluated using the Kansas Nurse Aide Part 1 NATCEP Task Checklist; upon completing the check list the trainee is classified as Nurse trainee II and will receive a certificate of completion of paid nutrition assistant (PNA). The second part is advanced training and includes a minimum of 25 hrs. of classroom instruction combined with 25 hrs. supervised clinical instruction in a licensed adult care home environment. Trainees must complete the Kansas Nurse Aide Part II NATCEP Checklist; at which time the trainee will be scheduled to sit for the Certified Nurse Assistant Test.

Details

Program Length (Weeks)

5

Hours

90

Entrance Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent

School

Vital Academy LLC

WIOA Approved Program

Yes

Curriculum Competency Based

curriculum competency is listed in the Kansas NATCEP checklists part 1&2

Training Location(s)

853 Washington Blvd, Kansas City, Kansas

Local WIB

3 - Workforce Investment Area III

Name of Credential

Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)

Type of financial aid offered or have access to

Vital Academy offering free tuition for the first 20 students who enroll in the program. In addition, Providence Medical Center has offered to pay tuition for any student willing to contract with them for their first year of employment.

 

Refund Policy

Refunds are issued at a pro-rated amount based on the portion of the program completed, unless the student has completed 60% or more of the program in which no refund will be issued. When notice of cancellation is given within 3 days after the date of enrollment agreement is signed, students shall receive a refund of all monies paid. when notice is given after the completion of first day of class, the school may retain application fee, cost of uniforms and percentage of tuition.

Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?

No

Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?

No

Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?

No

Cost Items

Testing/Exam Fees

$40.00

In-State Tuition

$820.00 First 20 students to enroll are granted free tuition

Out-of-State/District Tuition

$820.00 First 20 students to enroll are granted free tuition

Registration Fee

$30.00 application fee and background checks

Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools (not included in tuition)

$30.00 uniforms

Total In-State Program Cost

$920.00

Total Out-of-State Program Cost

$920.00

Demand Occupation(s)

31-1131.00Nursing Assistants
$19.00 per hour
Required Certification: Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
31-9099.00Healthcare Support Workers, All Other
$13.00 per hour
Required Certification: Paid Nutrition Assistant (PNA)

Provider Status

Approved

Address

853 Washington Blvd, Kansas City, Kansas 66101

Phone Number

(816) 278-8363

Web Address

https://www.vitalnursingacademy.org/

Last Updated

Oct 20, 2025

Created

Nov 16, 2024

Renewal

Apr 22, 2026

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