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Kansas City, Kansas
Area Technical School
913-627-4100
2220 N. 59th St.
Kansas City, Kansas  66104

 

HEALTH CAREERS  250 Clock Hours

High School Only

This is a one semester course which prepares a high school senior to become a state certified CNA and provide direct patient care (taking vital signs, assisting with nourishment consumption, dressing and undressing, hair and nail care, personal hygiene, etc.). The student will also spend time at a pre-assigned clinical setting.

At the end of the semester, the high school senior is eligible to take the state exam for a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) license. The student must pass the state exam to work as a CNA.

Employment Opportunities:

Nurse aides (CNA) in acute, sub-acute, long term care, or clinic settings.
Starting salary range = $8-12 per hour
Experienced salary = $12-18 per hour

Program Overview:

·         Patient Care Assistance

·         Introduction to Health Careers