Healthcare Programs
Do you have what it takes to be a healthcare hero? Whether you are looking to take classes for as little as a few weeks or just a few years WSU Tech has a healthcare program for you! Get real-life experience in WSU Tech’s state-of-the-art simulation hospital and labs.
Degree and Certificate options:
Choose from various Healthcare degree and certificate programs, which include CNA/CMA/HHA, Nursing, Surgical Technology, and more.
Associate of Applied Science (AAS): Typically a 2-Year Program
Technical Certificate (TC): Typically a 1-Year Program
Certificate of Completion (COC): Usually completed in less than 1 semester
Kansas Promise Eligible: If marked YES, this program qualifies for a full-ride scholarship of up to $20,000. See WSUTECH.edu/KansasPromise for details.
Healthcare Administration & Management
This program provides additional skills to enhance the success of the practical nurse certificate. It will include study skills, time management, social awareness skills, an introduction to critical thinking, APA format, review of PN policies and procedures, and learning in a hybrid/online format.
Practical Nurse
The Practical Nurse program provides the common body of knowledge and skills essential for the practical nurse’s entry into practice. The curriculum fulfills the educational requirements for licensure as a licensed practical nurse (LPN). Upon completion of the program, graduates are eligible to take the NCLEX-PN examination. This program does not offer credit for experiential learning. There are pathways for articulation to degree nursing programs. Students continuing their education for an ADN or BSN should consult a counselor regarding transfer of credit for all courses.
Degree and Certification Programs
| Associate of Applied Science, Healthcare Administration & Management | 67 Credit Hours | Kansas Promise Eligible |
| Technical Certificate, Practical Nurse | 48 Credit Hours | Kansas Promise Eligible |
Certified Medication Aide (CMA)
The Certified Medication Aide course focuses on the knowledge and skills needed for safe medication administration in long-term care communities. The instruction includes classroom, skills lab and clinical experiences. Graduates are eligible to take the Kansas certification examination to become certified. This course builds upon the role of a certified nurse aide (CNA) and includes accurately measuring, administering and documenting medications to residents. Students must be 18 years of age and successfully pass the WSU Tech entrance exam.
CMA Update
This course provides the continuing education required every two years by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment for renewal of the medication aide certificate.
Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
The Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) program prepares students to be caregivers in nursing homes while working under the supervision of licensed nurses. The instruction includes classroom, skills lab and clinical experiences. Students must successfully complete a competency skills checklist, maintain attendance as defined in the course syllabus and achieve satisfactory grades. Classes meet for approximately eight weeks. The program meets the guidelines of the Kansas Department on Aging and Student Accessibility and Support Services and graduates may take the state examination to become CNAs after successful completion of the course.
CNA Update
This course is for students who originally certified as a Nursing Assistant in the State of Kansas and have not worked in a Health Care Setting for two or more years. This class will prepare students to return to the Health Care Setting under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse as a Certified Nurse Assistant.
Home Health Aide (HHA)
The Home Health Aide course prepares the certified nurse aide (CNA) to care for patients in community and home settings. Graduates are eligible to take the Kansas certification examination to become a certified home health aide. Documentation and identification of client needs is an important part of this course. Many home health aides are also hired to work at hospice agencies and with agencies working with children. Students must successfully pass the WSU Tech entrance exam to be enrolled in this course.
| Certificate of Completion, Certified Medication Aide | 5 Credit Hours | Kansas Promise Eligible |
| Certificate of Completion, Certified Nurse Aide | 5 Credit Hours | Kansas Promise Eligible |
| Certificate of Completion, Home Health Aide | 2 Credit Hours | Kansas Promise Eligible |
The goal of the Emergency Medical Services – EMT program is to produce competent, entry level Emergency Medical Technicians to serve in career positions in the community. This program is designed to equip students with the highest level of pre-hospital care.
The program consists of four components of instruction: didactic instruction, skills laboratory, clinical experience, and field internship. Students are prepared to care for the sick and injured in emergency medical settings.
The program prepares students to develop quick reactions and competent care practices to respond to emergency calls, perform medical services, and transport patients to medical facilities. This program establishes a student’s EMT- Basic certification.
Degree and Certification Programs
| Technical Certificate – Emergency Medical Services – EMT | 18 Credit Hours | Kansas Promise Eligible |
| Certificate of Completion – Emergency Medical Technician – EMT | 12 Credit Hours | Kansas Promise Eligible |
The Patient Care Technician Program prepares graduates to assist doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals in providing patient care in a variety of healthcare environments.
The classroom and clinical experiences support industry’s need for healthcare professionals who are proficient in a variety of direct patient care areas. As a result, graduates of the program have the opportunity to take certification exams in multiple direct patient care areas including certified nurse aide, home health aide, electrocardiograms, phlebotomy and medication aide.
The Patient Care Technician program is available to current high school students only. However, please contact an Advisor regarding our various stand-alone courses for adult learners.
| Technical Certificate, Patient Care Technician | 34 Credit Hours | Kansas Promise Eligible |
Degree and Certification Programs
| Technical Certificate, Practical Nurse | 48 Credit Hours | Kansas Promise Eligible |
The Registered Nurse program provides students with the knowledge and skills they need to sit for the NCLEX licensure exam. After graduation and passing this licensure exam, students can pursue a career as an entry-level registered nurse in a variety of clinical and hospital settings. The Registered Nurse program can typically be completed over a 2 year period.
The curriculum includes registered nursing courses, as well as liberal arts courses. The nursing component of the program includes clinical experiences with rotations in both inpatient and outpatient settings where students learn how to perform patient assessments and basic healthcare duties.
Degree and Certification Programs
| Associate of Applied Science, Registered Nurse | 65 Credit Hours | Kansas Promise Eligible |
Students may request consideration for advanced placement by submitting an official transcript of coursework. This program does not offer credit for experiential learning.
Choose from an Associate of Applied Science, typically a 2-year program. Click the links below for course information, costs, average earning, placement rates and additional program information.
As a condition of participation in SGT119 Clinical I and SGT129 Clinical II students do not receive any compensation from WSU Tech or the clinical affiliate. Students assist physicians during surgical procedures, but at no time are they substituted for a health care facility staff members.
Degree and Certification Programs
| Associate of Applied Science, Surgical Technology | 65 Credit Hours | Kansas Promise Eligible |
Includes instruction in animal nursing care, animal health and nutrition, animal handling, clinical pathology, radiology, anesthesiology, dental prophylaxis, surgical assisting, clinical laboratory procedures, office administration skills, patient and owner management, and applicable standards and regulations.
Degree and Certification Programs
| Associate of Applied Science, Veterinary Nursing (Vet Tech) | 68 Credit Hours |
Once you have decided on a healthcare career, the next step is to figure out what it takes to get into the program of your choice. Although every school has slightly different entrance requirements, many share similar prerequisites for college-level work.
What are Prerequisites? Prerequisites are classes that provide the foundation for advanced level college courses. They usually consist of general education and science courses. Students who plan to enroll in either a two-year associate degree or are looking to pursue a four-year bachelor degree should expect similar prerequisite courses such as anatomy, nutrition, and statistics.
Get Started In 5 Easy Steps!
Steps to Enroll
Submit a free application for admission.
Ready to schedule a visit? Visiting our campuses is the best way to know if WSU Tech is right for you. To schedule a campus tour, click here.
Some students may have to test to determine which courses they’re prepared to take. Consult with your Academic Advisor to see if you are exempt from testing.
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by visiting FAFSA.ed.gov. Explore more scholarship options and ways to pay for college here.
Complete the checklist that is specific to the program you wish to study. Checklists can be found on the individual program pages. Visit our Programs of Study page to see all the degree and certificate options.
Schedule your advising appointment NOW by visiting wsutech.edu/contact or by visiting an academic advisor at one of our enrollment centers.
For additional questions about how to get started, contact an Admissions Advisor at one of our campuses, call 316-677-9400 or email us at admissions@wsutech.edu.
Accreditation
WSU Tech is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
The Higher Learning Commission
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https://www.hlcommission.org/ • 800.621.7440
Students interested in this program are eligible to apply for federal financial aid.
