Certified Medication Aide Pre-Enrollment Requirements

REQUIREMENTS FOR ENROLLMENT

MEET PRE-REQUISITES

Must be 18 years of age, before beginning the course.

Must have a current active Kansas CNA certificate, without probation.

Must have a computer and internet access to complete the online portion of the class.

TWO PERSONAL DOCUMENTS

Current state-issued photo ID and Social Security card

IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS OR EXEMPTION REQUEST*

Tuberculosis (TB) Test - You must provide documentation of a current negative TB skin test completed within the past 6 months. For testing information, please visit the Riley County Health Department's website.

If you are unable to undergo a TB skin test due to a medical contraindication, a negative Interferon Gamma Release Assay (IGRA) completed within the last 60 days will be accepted as an alternative.

Influenza (Flu) Shot - Required during flu season in the fall and spring (not required in summer courses). Information about the flu vaccine can be found on the Riley County Health Department's website.

Evidence of COVID-19 Vaccine

Refer to the CDC’s Recommended Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule OR Adult Immunization Schedule for additional guidance. Additional immunizations might be necessary in order to complete internship(s). 

READING TEST OR COMPLETION OF A COLLEGE-LEVEL COURSE

Successfully complete one of the following reading requirements and meet the applicable score:

If you have taken a college-level writing course (English Composition, Expository Writing, etc.) and passed with a grade “C” or higher, you will need to submit your transcript or grade report.

*Students may seek a medical or religious exemption from a clinical partner's vaccination requirement. Refer to the Vaccination and Exemption Webpage for more information.