Nursing Assistant Training

The nursing assistant program at Cloud County Community College prepares students for careers as a CNA, nursing assistant, nurse aide, home health aide, or psychiatric aide. The program focuses on routine nursing-related services to patients. Program courses include: documentation, communication, and interpersonal skills, as well as infection control, anatomy and physiology, legal and ethical issues, nutrition and hydration, gerontology and family issues, and pet-assisted therapy. Get more details below including other Kansas colleges that offer nursing assistant training.

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Cloud County Community College

Also known as Central Christian College

1200 S Main, McPherson, KS

About
Cloud County Community College, located in Concordia, Kansas, was founded in 1965. The school was located at a temporary campus for three years, followed by moving to its permanent location. In 1997 the school added a second campus in junction city to expand its service area and provide a wider variety of services and programs to residents. Cloud County Community College offers student housing opportunities, which is rare among two year institutions.

Academics
Cloud County Community College offers a variety programs that allow for academic transfer or career training. Academic transfer programs allow for the completion of the freshman and sophomore years of a four year education followed by transfer to a four year institution to complete a bachelor's degree. Career training programs provide an opportunity to develop the skills necessary to enter the workforce as a professional. Such programs take between one and two years to complete, and result in a certificate or associate degree.

Programs offered include:

• Anthropology
• Communications
• Early Childhood Education
• Graphic Design
• Psychology

Admissions and Financial Aid
As an open enrollment institution, students who meet the minimum requirements for admissions will be admitted upon completion of the admissions process. Though not required for admissions, students are encouraged to take the ACT exam, with those who score a 26 or higher eligible for the ACT scholarship. Students must also supply their transcripts prior to enrollment.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans and grants. Students in need of financial assistance must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which will be used to determine need, eligibility and awards. Students may be required to provide additional financial information prior to the disbursement of funds to ensure the accuracy of the information on the FAFSA.

Students Enrolled in the Nursing Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Cloud County Community College offers a less than one year certificate program in nursing assistant.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Nursing Assistants

Description

Provide basic patient care under direction of nursing staff. Perform duties such as feed, bathe, dress, groom, or move patients, or change linens. May transfer or transport patients. Includes nursing care attendants, nursing aides, and nursing attendants.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).