CNA Classes in Salina, KS

Our directory lists 1 state-approved Certified Nurse Aide training program in Salina, KS. All programs must meet Kansas's minimum of 90 hours minimum and prepare graduates to sit for the Headmaster LLP (D&SDT) using the TestMaster Universe (TMU) platform competency exam.

Published tuition for CNA programs in Salina ranges from $774. Salina Area Technical College lists the lowest tuition at $774. Total out-of-pocket cost also includes the state exam fee (Headmaster testing fee of $38-$50 paid at the test site (varies — Donnelly College $38, Fort Hays Tech North Central $50; covers the combined written and skills competency evaluation), plus the $20 KDADS Health Occupations Credentialing application fee), background check, and uniforms.

Salina Area Technical College offers the shortest published program in Salina at 8 weeks. Kansas requires 90 hours minimum of state-approved training, so any accelerated program must compress the required hours into a shorter calendar window through full-time scheduling. Call (785) 309-3100 for current cohort start dates.

To work as a CNA in Salina, you must meet a Kansas-approved training program of at least 90 hours minimum, pass the Headmaster LLP (D&SDT) using the TestMaster Universe (TMU) platform competency exam (Two-part competency evaluation: a written (or oral) knowledge test plus a hands-on skills evaluation of 5 randomly selected nurse aide skills), and clear a KBI (Kansas Bureau of Investigation) criminal background check. Most candidates complete the full process in 6-10 weeks from program start to registry listing.

No Salina program on our directory currently advertises free tuition, but many Kansas nursing facilities pay for CNA training in exchange for a work commitment after certification. Ask local long-term care employers about employer-sponsored training programs, and check the American Red Cross and Job Corps for additional pathways.