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Throughout the course, students develop essential nursing care skills, learn to work safely, and cultivate empathy for individuals in long-term care. Competencies are assessed through classroom instruction, lab practice, and clinical experiences. Upon completing the course and passing the state exam, students are credentialed as Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) in Kansas. The CNA credential is necessary for employment as a CNA and is often a prerequisite for entry into nursing and other health care education programs. This course follows the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) curriculum.
The Certified Nurse Aide Refresher course is for CNAs who have held the Kansas Certified Nurse Aide certification but are not active (their certification has lapsed) and want to reactivate their CNA status. The session includes an assessment of written and oral knowledge as well as a discussion and demonstration of CNA skills. Upon successful completion, KDADS/Health Occupations Credentialing is notified and the certification is reactivated for two years.
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This course is not FAFSA eligible.
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The certificate of completion in Certified Nurse Aide offers hands-on experience in patient care, including assisting with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and supporting healthcare teams in various medical settings.
Below you will find steps to applying for short-term healthcare courses at Manhattan Area Technical College. You can also View the Current Listing of Course Offerings
Must have computer and internet access to complete the online portion of the class.
Current state-issued photo ID and Social Security card
Tuberculosis - Report of Tuberculosis (TB) Skin Test OR TB Chest X-Ray Report).Must be completed within the past 6 months. Information about testing can be found on Riley County Health Department's website.
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
Schedule Exam $5.00 fee will need to be paid upon scheduling the exam
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.
Prospective students must hold the Kansas Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) credential, but are not active (certification has lapsed) and want to reactivate their CNA status. Look up Kansas CNA credentials at www.ksnurseaidregistry.org
Must be 18 years of age, before beginning the course.
Must have a current active Kansas CNA certificate, without probations.
Tetanus (TDAP) - One (1) dose taken less than 10 years ago - Please ask your healthcare provider to give you the TDAP vaccine.
Hepatitis B (Hep B) - Three (3) doses or proof of immunity by titer. If your titer is low, you should get the vaccine. Paperwork for a low titer will not be accepted.
Applicants must hold a Kansas Board of Emergency Medical Services EMT Certification, Without Probations. Information can be found at www.kemsis.org.
Must be 17 years of age by the start of the course.
Current state-issued photo ID and Social Security card.
Once you have all of the required materials necessary for enrollment click the link below to submit and upload the required documentation.
Allied Health Pre-Enrollment Verification Form
Make sure to check your MATC student email frequently for important information as that is the official means Manhattan Tech will be communicating with you. Additionally, reach out if you have any questions; we are here to help!
These courses are NOT ELIGIBLE for financial aid. For any inquiries related to financial aid, please contact the Financial Aid Office. Information on alternative payment options/scholarships/benefits, in lieu of out-of-pocket costs, can be found HERE.
Please note that short-term healthcare courses are NOT eligible for financial aid, with the exception of the Phlebotomy course, which is eligible only if taken as part of the Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) program. For any questions regarding financial aid, please reach out to the Financial Aid Office.
At Manhattan Tech, we proudly support students utilizing VA benefits through five different benefit chapters:
Important Notes about VA Benefits:
If you are a spouse of an active-duty service member (ranks E-1 to E-6, W-1, W-2, O-1 to O-3), you may qualify for the MyCAA scholarship. You’ll need to work with a MyCAA Career Counselor to determine eligibility. The process includes uploading an Educational Training Plan (ETP) provided by Manhattan Tech for approval.
Students wishing to use Tuition Assistance for short-term healthcare courses must submit a request via their ArmyIGnited portal. An Evaluated Degree Plan (EDP), provided by Manhattan Tech, must be uploaded and approved. Once approved, you can request TA to cover your course costs.
Various scholarships, such as Heartland Works and Fairy Godmothers, are available to help cover the costs of short-term healthcare courses. Each scholarship has different eligibility criteria and application requirements. Most scholarships cover both tuition and fees.
The Kansas Promise Scholarship is available for CNA, Phlebotomy, and Advanced EMT courses ONLY. To be eligible, you must meet specific criteria, including being enrolled in at least 6 credit hours, completing the scholarship application and FAFSA, meeting residency and income guidelines, and signing the KPS service agreement. More information on the Kansas Promise Scholarship can be found HERE.
Under a tuition sponsorship, an organization or employer may cover all or part of your tuition and fees. You will need to discuss the sponsorship details with your supervisor or human resources manager and obtain written confirmation from the organization indicating their intent to pay, specifying whether it is for the full or partial amount.
Example: A healthcare facility might sponsor a student for the CNA or CMA course. Typically this means the employer will pay for the course rather than the student, but the student agrees to work for the facility for a specified period. Manhattan Tech is not involved in that agreement.
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Manhattan Area Technical College does not require vaccinations. Manhattan Tech partners with multiple health systems and healthcare providers to provide clinical and programmatic experiences for our students; many of our clinical partners require all students to have received COVID-19 and other vaccines before their on-site experiences and training may begin. As a result, unvaccinated students could be precluded from participating in these activities, potentially impacting their ability to complete all program requirements.
Students may seek a medical or religious exemption from an immunization requirement. Approval for an exemption is dependent on the clinical site. Below is the process for requesting an exemption:
Medical Vaccination Exemption Request Form
Religious Exemption Request Form
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