The Adult Healthcare program offerings include Certified Nurse Aide, Certified Medication Aide, Certified Medication Aide Update and Certified Nurse Aide Refresher. These courses are approved by Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services (KDADS). Follow us on Facebook for up to date information on what is happening in the Adult Healthcare world including program updates, job listings, and opportunities for networking!
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Upcoming Adult Healthcare Classes
Select the links below to see the full semester schedule of CNA, CMA, CNA Refresher and CMA Update classes.
Please note that we are now enrolling for Spring and Summer 2025 classes.
Spring 2025 Class Schedule
Good Samaritan of Ellsworth CNA course
**All classes are tentative, pending state approval and student enrollment. Clinicals may not be held in Barton county. Class schedule changes or updates may occur at the discretion of the instructor.
An active CNA certificate is a required pre-requisite for the Barton Nursing Program. Complete a Change of Major Form.
Classes are filled on a first come, first serve basis. The sizes of classes are limited. CNA clinical groups max out at 10, CMA clinical groups max out at 6. Courses are scheduled upon student interest and instructor availability. Please check back frequently for updated class schedules.
| Tuition/Fees (effective Fall 2024) | Barton County Resident | Out of County, In-State Resident |
| CNA | $745 | $800 |
| CMA | $675 | $730 |
| CMA Update | $135 | $146 |
| CNA Refresher | $135 | $146 |
Payment: Due at the time of enrollment. Federal financial aid ineligible. See Financial Assistance below for scholarship opportunities.
Books: Books are required the first day of class and not included in tuition and fees. They can be purchased through the Barton bookstore, either in-person or online. Follow the links below for book information.
See also: Adult Healthcare Handbook
Why Barton’s Adult Healthcare Program?
Flexibility
- Hybrid or face-to-face classes
- Evening classes
- Accelerated courses
Facilities
- Designated Adult Healthcare lab in T-119
- Equipment available on campus that students will use in the clinical settings such as mechanical lifts and hospital beds
- Instructor led simulations on manikins
- Clinical sites in Barton, Ellsworth, Pawnee, Rush, and Stafford.
State Exam Pass Rates
2019-2020: CNA 98%, CMA 100%
2020-2021: CNA 94%, CMA 100%
2021-2022: CNA 98%, CMA 89%
Degree Maps
Degree Maps
Certificates
Certified Nurse Aide
Certified Medication Aide
View the full list of Curriculum Guides (applicable for students admitted prior to Fall 2024) and Degree Maps (applicable for students admitted Fall 2024 and after).
Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Course and Refresher Course
Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Course and Refresher Course
The CNA course is a 90 contact hour course that prepares students for the state certification exam. It is approved and regulated by the Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services (KDADS). CNAs provide direct care to patients of hospitals and residents of assisted living centers and long term care facilities. Students can be 15 years old to attend CNA classes but must be 16 years old to test for the CNA state exam.
After successful completion of this coursework (which is 45 hours minimum of verbal/book instruction, 20 hours minimum of in-person lab time and 25 hours minimum of in-person clinical time at a long term care facility) students will be eligible to sit for the following industry certification: Kansas CNA Examination.
Check your CNA/CMA certificate status online.
Certified Nurse Aide Refresher
The CNA Refresher course is a 15 contact hour course that is approved by KDADS to reactivate a Kansas CNA certificate that has expired. The course consists of a brief review of the KDADS CNA curriculum guidelines as well as student demonstration, in the lab Environment of the 18 skills from the Kansas Nurse Aide Task Checklist.
Certified Medication Aide (CMA) Course and Update Course
Certified Medication Aide (CMA) Course and Update Course
The CMA course is a 75 contact hour course that prepares students for the state certification exam. CMAs administer medications to residents in assisted living centers, prisons, and long term care facilities. An active Kansas Certified Nurse Aide certification and a reading placement test are requirements for CMA training. Students must be 18 years old to attend the CMA course.
After successful completion of this coursework (which includes in-person lab time and at least 25 hours of in-person clinical time at a long term care facility) students will be eligible to sit for the following industry certification: Kansas CMA Examination.
Certified Medication Aide Update
The CMA Update course is a 15 contact hour course that is approved by KDADS to meet the requirement for Kansas CMA continuing education that must be completed every two years. This course is designed to provide the student with a review of basic knowledge and introduction of new medications and their safe administration.
Financial Assistance Opportunities
Financial Assistance Opportunities
BCC Adult Healthcare Scholarship
Promise Act Scholarship
Barton Foundation Scholarships
Bring Back the Trades Scholarship
Excel in CTE Initiative (SB155) for high school Juniors & Seniors
A-OK participants
WIA participants
3rd Party Payee
** Payment is not contingent upon student performance in the class. Student record information will not be released unless the student has completed a FERPA form. Contact us for more information.
Enrollment Information
Enrollment Information
Apply for Admissions at Barton!
Adult Healthcare Class Enrollment Guide
Enrolling in a CNA or CMA Course Flow Sheet
For assistance with online registration, see Self Enrollment On-Campus Classes.
Occupational Outlook Information
Occupational Outlook Information
Information about CNAs in Kansas**
- As of February 2025, the average hourly pay for a CNA in Kansas is $17.89.
- The Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) course is eligible for the Kansas Promise Scholarship.
- CNAs work in a variety of settings, including nursing homes, substance abuse centers, developmental facilities, psychiatric hospitals, and neuro-medical treatment centers.
**taken from Kansas Department Of Labor Relations
The Kansas Department of Labor's Office of Labor Relations can be contacted at (785)296-5000 ext.1068 or KDOL.LaborRelations@ks.gov
Kansas specific information taken from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics https://www.bls.gov/oes/2023/may/oes311131.htm
Concentration of jobs and location quotients in Nursing Assistants:
| State | Employment | Employment per thousand jobs | Location Quotient | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage |
| Kansas | 22,290 | 15.79 | 1.77 | $17.32 | $36,020 |
Nonmetropolitan areas with the highest employment in Nursing Assistants:
| Nonmetropolitan area | Employment | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient | Hourly means wage | Annual mean wage |
| Kansas nonmetropolitan area | 7,420 | 19.09 | 2.15 | $16.22 | $33,750 |
For more information go the the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/nursing-assistants.htm#tab-1
Outside Testers
Outside Testers
Testing for CNA is the first Thursday of every month at 2 p.m. If you have already been in contact with KDADS, please complete the form and push submit.
Please call the business office at (620) 786-7463 to pay the $25 proctoring fee and you will be placed on the next monthly testing date.
One week prior to the testing date, you should receive an email with a ticket for the test. If you do not receive this, please contact the Adult Healthcare department at (620) 792-9266.