CNA – Certified Nurse Assistant
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TUITION: FULL SCHOLARSHIP OPPRTUNITIES AVAILABLE
CUSTOMIZED PROGRAMS AVAILABLE TO MEET SCHOLARSHIP AND EMPLOYER REQUEST
CALL MEDS TO SEE IF YOU QUALIFY
TUITION: $1,625 – Interest free payment plan available
By combining 75 hours of classroom instruction with 100 hours of “hands on” direct care training, students will have the skills and knowledge to enter one of the fastest growing professions in the healthcare industry. Students learn basic nursing skills through classroom discussions, demonstrations and simulations, and presentations by healthcare professionals. Upon completion, you’ll have the opportunity to launch a career that will be rewarding for you and your patients.
In this 175-hour State of Missouri Certification Program you will learn:
- Resident’s rights and legal issues
- Vital signs
- Infection control
- Transfers
- Bathing and grooming
- Feeding and nutrition
- Observation and documentation
To be eligible student must:
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Provide a copy of a signed/valid Social Security card or Work Permit at time of registration
- Provide a copy of 2 negative TB PPD skin tests or 1 negative TB blood test or 1 negative chest x-ray that is less than 6 months old on the first day of class
- Be free of ALL felony crimes against persons on your criminal background check
- Student must be registered with the Family Care Safety Registry (FCSR) https://health.mo.gov/safety/fcsr
- Have reliable transportation and dependable childcare
First day reminder: TB test results
MEDS is a state of Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) approved training site for certification programs.
Please contact MEDS at 816-373-6337 for tuition and information on how to reserve your seat in one of our upcoming classes.
Step 1
Review the Student Handbook
Step 2
Complete Registration Form and send ID copies to MEDS.
Step 3
Invest in your future with our interest FREE CNA or CMT payment plan.
Upcoming Classes
CNA Classes
There will be assigned skill labs, clinical shifts, and testing within the class dates. The student will also need to select a minimum of 50 hours of clinical time from available changes in addition to class time and assigned clinical shifts.
Level 1 Medication Aide and Insulin Administration classes will follow CNA class for Enhanced and most scholarship students.
*DATES DO NOT INCLUDE STATE EXAM
**DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE — CALL MEDS 833-274-6200 FOR DETAILS
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FEBRUARY 26 – MAY 20, 2024 FULL
MONDAY & WEDNESDAY
9:00 AM – 2:30 PM
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MARCH 12 – JUNE 4, 2024
TUESDAY & THURSDAY
4:00 PM-9:30 PM
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APRIL 9 – JULY 2,2024
TUESDAY & THURSDAY
9:00 AM – 2:30 PM
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APRIL 29 – JULY 29, 2024 EVENINGS
TUESDAY & THURSDAY
4:00 PM-9:30 PM
Level 1 Medication Aide and Insulin Administration classes will follow CNA class for Enhanced and most scholarship students
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CMT Classes
Please call MEDS for details on scholarship opportunities for this class.
- There will be assigned skill labs, clinical shifts, and testing dates in person at MEDS in addition to class days.
- Insulin Administration (2-3 day) class will follow CMT class for students with CMT Enhanced scholarship.
APRIL 4, 2024 – JULY 11, 2024 (Insulin Class will continue through JULY 18 & 25, 2024 for Enhanced/scholarship students)AYS
THURSDAYS
9AM – 4:30pm
NO CLASS ON JULY 4, 2024
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