Neosho County Community College CNA Program

The Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) program at Neosho County Community College in Chanute and Ottawa, Kansas offers a supportive pathway to begin your healthcare career with practical, hands-on training. This 90-clock-hour course is ideal for recent high school graduates, career changers seeking a stable profession, or anyone looking to make a meaningful difference in patient care. Through a combination of classroom theory, lab practice, and supervised clinical experience in a long-term care facility, the nurse aide training at NCCC prepares you to provide compassionate care to geriatric residents. Upon successful completion, you’ll be ready to take the Certified Nurse Aide Exam and begin working in various healthcare settings across Kansas.

CNA Program Quick Facts

• Program Length: 90 clock hours (45 hours of theory, 20 hours of lab, and 25 hours of supervised clinical experience); 6 credit hours
• Cost of Program:
  • Chanute Campus: $792-$1,344 total tuition and fees (6 credit hours × $132-$224 per credit hour)
  • Ottawa Campus: $930-$1,458 total tuition and fees (6 credit hours × $155-$243 per credit hour)
  • Plus $114 textbook rental fee (6 credit hours × $19 per credit hour)
• Accreditation: Course curriculum is approved by the Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services/Health Occupations Credentialing (KDADS/HOC)
• State Exam Pass Rate: 95% average over the past five years (2019-2024)
• CNA Program Schedule: Contact the program directly for current class schedule options

CNA Training Structure

• Classroom Learning The CNA program includes 45 hours of theory covering the aging process and related conditions. Students learn the nursing skills required to assist geriatric residents in reaching and maintaining their highest level of wellness. The curriculum emphasizes basic healthcare procedures and policies, recognition of basic human needs, and application of knowledge in the areas of psycho-social, physical, spiritual, and environmental needs with emphasis on the aged.
• Clinical Experience Students complete 25 hours of supervised clinical experience in a long-term care facility. During this hands-on training, students work with an RN instructor in a nursing assistant role, applying the concepts learned in the classroom. All clinical hours are mandatory, providing essential real-world experience in direct patient care.
• Exam Preparation The course specifically prepares students for the Certified Nurse Aide Exam. Upon successful completion of the course, students are eligible to take the state certification exam. The program’s consistently high pass rate (95% average over five years) demonstrates the effectiveness of the preparation provided.

Admission Requirements

• Age and Education Requirements:
  • No high school diploma or GED is required to enroll in the CNA class
  • High school students may take the class if they are at least 15 years old and classified as either a junior or senior (principal’s permission required)
• Required Documentation:
  • Driver’s license
  • Social Security card
  • Copy of a negative tuberculosis (TB) skin test given within the previous 12 months (must be brought on the first day of class)
• Other Requirements:
  • All clinical hours are mandatory

Please contact the program directly for the most up-to-date admission requirements.

CNA Class Schedule & Flexibility

For information about day, evening, or weekend class availability, please contact the Executive Director of Allied Health or the Administrative Assistant to Allied Health directly.

The CNA course is offered as a 6-credit-hour program (ALHE 102 – Nurse Aide), which includes the required 90 clock hours of instruction and clinical experience.

Please contact the program directly for current class schedule options.

Tuition & Financial Aid Information

Total program costs for the 6-credit hour CNA program (ALHE 102 – Nurse Aide):

Chanute Campus (2024-25):

• Neosho County Resident (On Campus): $792 ($132 per credit hour × 6 credits)
• Kansas Resident outside Neosho County (On Campus): $882 ($147 per credit hour × 6 credits)
• Out-of-State (On Campus): $1,014 ($169 per credit hour × 6 credits)
• International (On Campus): $1,344 ($224 per credit hour × 6 credits)

Ottawa Campus (2024-25):

• Neosho County Resident (On Campus): $930 ($155 per credit hour × 6 credits)
• Kansas Resident outside Neosho County (On Campus): $1,020 ($170 per credit hour × 6 credits)
• Out-of-State (On Campus): $1,152 ($192 per credit hour × 6 credits)
• International (On Campus): $1,458 ($243 per credit hour × 6 credits)

Additional Costs:

• Textbook Rental Fee: $114 ($19 per credit hour × 6 credits)
• Note: This class may not be eligible for Federal Student Aid.

NCCC offers various financial aid options, including scholarships (institutional, academic, and athletic), grants (State and Federal based aid), loans (federally-funded), and part-time employment opportunities. For more information about financial assistance, contact the Office of Student Financial Aid.

How to Apply

To enroll in the CNA program at Neosho County Community College, follow these steps:

1. Complete the Student Online Application through the NCCC website.
2. For high school students: Your principal must complete a permission-to-enroll form (contact the Outreach office for this form).
3. On the first day of class, bring your driver’s license, Social Security card, and a copy of a negative tuberculosis (TB) skin test given within the previous 12 months.

For assistance with the application process or additional information, contact:

• Amber Vail, Executive Director of Allied Health: 620-432-0386, [email protected]
• Cheryl Burk, Administrative Assistant to Allied Health: 620-432-0403, [email protected]

CNA Program Location & Contact Information

• Institution name: Neosho County Community College
• Address:
  • Chanute Campus: 800 W 14th St, Chanute, KS 66720
  • Ottawa Campus: 900 E Logan St, Ottawa, KS 66067
• Phone Number:
  • Chanute: 620-432-0386 (Amber Vail) or 620-432-0403 (Cheryl Burk)
  • Ottawa: 785-248-2822
• Email:
  • [email protected] (Amber Vail)
  • [email protected] (Cheryl Burk)
• Website: https://neosho.edu/CNA

Additional Resources

CNA Program Outcomes:

1. The student will demonstrate basic health care procedures and policies.
2. The student will recognize basic human needs and apply knowledge in the areas of psycho-social, physical, spiritual, and environmental needs emphasizing the aged.
3. The student will demonstrate Activities of Daily Living (Bathing, grooming and dressing), professional ethics, and an awareness of the job description of nurse aide.

Frequently Asked Questions: NCCC provides answers to common questions about the CNA program on their website, including information about age requirements, high school enrollment, uniform requirements, and certification status.

State Registry Information: After passing the state exam, your name will be added to the state registry. This is a public access resource available to you and/or your employer at: https://ksdadsprod.glsuite.us/glsuiteweb/clients/ksdads/public/main.html

Summary and Next Steps

The Certified Nurse Aide program at Neosho County Community College offers a comprehensive pathway to begin your healthcare career with solid training and practical experience. With campuses in both Chanute and Ottawa, Kansas, the program’s excellent 95% state exam pass rate demonstrates its effectiveness in preparing students for success. The 6-credit hour course combines classroom theory, hands-on lab practice, and real-world clinical experience to ensure you’re ready to provide quality care in various healthcare settings.

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