Short Term Health Program Features
Programs include Certified Nurse Aide, Certified Medication Aide and Home Health Aide. WSU Tech’s Short Term Health Programs (CMA/CNA/HHA) can be completed in just 8 weeks.
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.
Degree and Certificate Options
| Certificate of Completion, Certified Medication Aide | 5 Credit Hours |
| Certificate of Completion, Certified Nurse Aide | 5 Credit Hours |
| Certificate of Completion, Home Health Aide | 2 Credit Hours |
Accreditation
WSU Tech is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
The Higher Learning Commission
230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500 • Chicago, IL 60604
https://www.hlcommission.org/ • 800.621.7440
Students interested in this program are eligible to apply for federal financial aid.
Programs also approved by:
Kansas Department for Aging and Student Accessibility and Support Services
New England Building 503 S. Kansas Ave. Topeka, KS 66603-3404
Main: 785-296-4986
Toll Free: 800-432-3535 (in Kansas only)
TTY Number: 785-291-3167
Fax: 785-296-0256
