Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)

This course of study provides instruction on utilizing a humanistic approach to provide basic care to people in
a variety of health care settings. Students will understand how health care systems operate and learn the skills
necessary to function safely and efficiently in a health care setting. Students will learn the information and
practical skills necessary for taking and passing the CNA certification exam required by the state.

The student will study the theory of being a CNA and participate in skilled lab training for a total of 75 hours and complete 100 hours of supervised clinical training.

The course will provide training in vital signs, bathing techniques, feeding technique's, hand washing, gloving, skin care, transfer techniques, dressing and grooming to prepare students for the Missouri CNA assessment.

Contact Hours: 175 + 8 hours CNA Examination

The CNA assessment, textbook, stethoscope, gait belt, criminal background check, TB test, documentation portal, and state exam are included in the cost of tuition.

Student requirements

  • Social Security Number
  • 18 years of age (unless affiliated with a high school program)
  • Government issued photo ID
  • Completed MCC application
  • Two separate Mantoux Tuberculosis (TB) skin test results
  • Family Care Safety Registry
  • Criminal Background check with MCC provider

Clinical hour schedule

Day Dates Time Hours Activity Facility Instructor
Monday 9/28/26 4 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 4 Clinicals IMR Gurley
Tuesday 9/29/26 5:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. 2.5 Clinicals IMR Shahandeh
Wednesday 9/30/26 4 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 4 Clinicals IMR Gurley
Thursday 10/1/26 9 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 5.5 Clinicals IMR Thompson
Thursday 10/1/26 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. 4 Clinicals IMR Huffman
Friday 10/2/26 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 4.5 Clinicals IMR Collier
Saturday 10/3/26 9 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 5.5 Clinicals IMR Gurley
Sunday 10/4/26 7 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 6.5 Clinicals IMR Warren
Monday 10/5/26 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. 4 Clinicals IMR Huffman
Tuesday 10/6/26 8 a.m.-1 p.m. 5 Clinicals HBR Bradshaw
Tuesday 10/6/26 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. 3 Clinicals IMR Shahandeh
Wednesday 10/7/26 8 a.m.-1 p.m. 5 Clinicals HBR Bradshaw
Wednesday 10/7/26 4 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 4 Clinicals IMR Gurley
Thursday 10/8/26 Noon - 5:00 p.m. 5.5 Clinicals IMR Thompson
Thursday 10/8/26 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. 4 Clinicals IMR Huffman
Friday 10/9/26 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 4.5 Clinicals IMR Collier
Saturday 10/10/26 7 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 6.5 Clinicals IMR Huffman
Sunday 10/11/26          
Monday 10/12/26 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 4.5 Clinicals IMR Collier
Tuesday 10/13/26 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 4.5 Clinicals IMR Collier
Wednesday 10/14/26 8 a.m.-1 p.m. 5 Clinicals HBR Bradshaw
Wednesday 10/14/26 4 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 4 Clinicals IMR Gurley
Thursday 10/15/26 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. 4 Clinicals IMR Huffman
Friday 10/16/26          
Saturday 10/17/26 8 a.m.-1 p.m. 5 Clinicals HBR Bradshaw
Sunday 10/18/26 7 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 6.5 Clinicals IMR Warren
Monday 10/19/26 8 a.m.-1 p.m. 5 Clinicals HBR Bradshaw
Monday 10/19/26 4 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 4 Clinicals IMR Gurley
Tuesday 10/20/26 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 4.5 Clinicals IMR Collier
Wednesday 10/21/26 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 4.5 Clinicals IMR Collier
Wednesday 10/21/26 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. 3 Clinicals IMR Shahandeh
Thursday 10/22/26 9 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 5.5 Clinicals IMR Thompson
Thursday 10/22/26 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. 3 Clinicals IMR Huffman
Friday 10/23/26          
Saturday 10/24/26          
Sunday 10/25/26          
Monday 10/26/26 4 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 4 Clinicals IMR Gurley
Tuesday 10/27/26 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 4.5 Clinicals IMR Collier
Tuesday 10/27/26 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. 3 Clinicals IMR Shahandeh
Wednesday 10/28/26 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. 3 Clinicals IMR Shahandeh
Thursday 10/29/26 9 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 5.5 Clinicals IMR Thompson
Friday 10/30/26 7 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 6.5 Clinicals IMR Warren
Saturday 10/31/26          
Clinical location Clinical location Instructors
Ignite Medical Resort (IMR)
621 Carondelet Drive
Kansas City, MO 64114  
Hilltop at Blue River (HBR)  
10425 Chestnut Ave 
 Kansas City, MO 64137 

amber.bodine@mcckc.edu
melanie.gurley@mcckc.edu
deann.warren@mcckc.edu
avery.shahandeh@mcckc.edu
mary.moore@mcckc.edu
eliot.huffman@mcckc.edu
neshia.bradshaw@mcckc.edu
jazz.collier@mcckc.edu

Careers

Certified nurse assistants work in a variety of health care settings including:

  • Long-term care
  • Assisted living facilities
  • Hospitals and acute care
  • Home health care
  • Hospices
  • Physician offices

Careers


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