Certified Nurse Aide

Below are steps to applying for short-term healthcare courses at Manhattan Area Technical College. You can also view the Current Listing of Course Offerings.

REVIEW REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION NECESSARY FOR ENROLLMENT

SUBMIT PRE-ENROLLMENT VERIFICATION FORM WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Once you have all of the required materials for enrollment, click the link below to submit and upload the required documentation.

Short-Term Health Pre-Enrollment Verification Form

MATC STUDENT ACCOUNT CREDENTIALS EMAIL

• Once the "Short-Term Health Pre-Enrollement Verification Form" is submitted, admissions will review your submission within five business days.
• If all required documentation is provided, you will receive an email to the personal email address listed on the initial application. Follow the steps to reset the password for your MATC email account.

COMPLETE FINAL ENROLLMENT APPLICATION 

• You will find a link to the enrollment application in the student account notification email, which must be completed along with the required course payment. This application and payment must be completed to finalize your course enrollment. 

WHAT'S NEXT?

Make sure to check your MATC student email frequently for important information, as that is the official means Manhattan Tech will communicate with you. Additionally, reach out if you have any questions; we are here to help!

These courses are NOT ELIGIBLE for financial aid. For any inquiries related to financial aid, please contact the Financial Aid Office. Information on alternative payment options/scholarships/benefits, in lieu of out-of-pocket costs, can be found HERE.

The Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) course is Kansas Promise Scholarship Eligible.

These courses are NOT ELIGIBLE for financial aid. For any inquiries related to financial aid, please contact the Financial Aid Office. Information on alternative payment options/scholarships/benefits, in lieu of out-of-pocket costs, can be found HERE.

The Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) course is Kansas Promise Scholarship Eligible.

Financial Aid Eligibility

Please note that short-term healthcare courses are NOT eligible for financial aid, with the exception of the Phlebotomy course, which is eligible only if taken as part of the Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) program. For any questions regarding financial aid, please reach out to the Financial Aid Office.

Veteran Benefits (VA) Eligibility

At Manhattan Tech, we proudly support students utilizing VA benefits through five different benefit chapters:

1. Chapter 35 DEA: This is a stipend benefit only; tuition and fees are not paid to the student, requiring upfront payment to the school.
2. Chapter 33 Post-9/11: Tuition and fees are paid directly to the school.
3. Chapter 31 VR&E: Tuition and fees are paid directly to the school.
4. Chapter 30 Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB): Tuition and fees are paid to the student, requiring upfront payment to the school.
5. Chapter 1606 MGIB Selected Reserves: Tuition and fees are paid to the student, requiring upfront payment to the school.

Important Notes about VA Benefits:

• Students using VA benefits for CNA or CMA courses will be considered less than half-time students.
• Students in the Phlebotomy course will also be considered less than half-time unless enrolled in the MLT program alongside other MLT courses.
• For certain chapters, like Chapter 35, you may need to provide a copy of your Certificate of Eligibility (COE). 
• Students looking to use VA benefits will need to complete the Veteran Enrollment Certification (VEC) form to get started

My Career Advancement Account Scholarship Program (MyCAA) Eligibility

If you are a spouse of an active-duty service member (ranks E-1 to E-6, W-1, W-2, O-1 to O-3), you may qualify for the MyCAA scholarship. You’ll need to work with a MyCAA Career Counselor to determine eligibility. The process includes uploading an Educational Training Plan (ETP) provided by Manhattan Tech for approval.

IMPORTANT NOTE: MyCAA covers tuition only; fees must be paid out-of-pocket by the student.

Tuition Assistance (TA) Eligibility

Students wishing to use Tuition Assistance for short-term healthcare courses must submit a request via their ArmyIGnited portal. An Evaluated Degree Plan (EDP), provided by Manhattan Tech, must be uploaded and approved. Once approved, you can request TA to cover your course costs.

IMPORTANT NOTE: TA covers tuition only; fees must be paid out-of-pocket by the student.

Scholarship Opportunities

Various scholarships, such as Kansas WorkforceONE and Fairy Godmothers, are available to help cover the costs of short-term healthcare courses. Each scholarship has different eligibility criteria and application requirements. Most scholarships cover both tuition and fees.

Kansas Promise Scholarship (KPS) Eligibility

The Kansas Promise Scholarship is available for CNA and Phlebotomy courses ONLY. To be eligible, you must meet specific criteria, including being enrolled in at least 6 credit hours, completing the scholarship application and FAFSA, meeting residency and income guidelines, and signing the KPS service agreement. More information on the Kansas Promise Scholarship can be found HERE.

Tuition Sponsorship Eligibility

Under a tuition sponsorship, an organization or employer may cover all or part of your tuition and fees. You will need to discuss the sponsorship details with your supervisor or human resources manager and obtain written confirmation from the organization indicating their intent to pay, specifying whether it is for the full or partial amount.

Example: A healthcare facility might sponsor a student for the CNA or CMA course. Typically, this means the employer will pay for the course rather than the student, but the student agrees to work for the facility for a specified period. Manhattan Tech is not involved in that agreement.

Manhattan Area Technical College does not require vaccinations. Manhattan Tech partners with multiple health systems and healthcare providers to provide clinical and programmatic experiences for our students; many of our clinical partners require all students to have received varying types of vaccines before their on-site experiences and training may begin. As a result, unvaccinated students could be precluded from participating in these activities, potentially impacting their ability to complete all program requirements. 

Important Notice

Please be informed that certain vaccinations are mandated by the clinical agencies with which we collaborate. While you may submit a request for exemption, please note that approval is not guaranteed. The decision to grant an exemption is at the sole discretion of the respective clinical facilities.

Vaccination Exemption Processes

Students may seek a medical or religious exemption from an immunization requirement. Approval for an exemption is dependent on the clinical site. Below is the process for requesting an exemption:

Preparing for the Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Course

To set yourself up for success in the CNA course, please complete the following steps and come prepared:

Scrubs & Dress Code

• Scrubs (1 set) in Wine (burgundy) or Caribbean Blue (teal) are required for class and clinicals.
• Scrubs may be purchased anywhere; allow time for delivery if ordering.
• Wear closed-toe shoes (tennis or walking shoes preferred).
• Maintain professional hygiene: clean uniforms, pulled-back hair, and neat facial hair.
• No loose, suggestive, or inappropriate clothing.

Required Items

• Textbook and writing materials for each class.
• Watch with a sweep second hand (no phones or digital watches in clinicals).
• Optional but recommended: stethoscope and manual blood pressure cuff.

Textbooks

• Textbooks are included in your course fee and distributed on the first day.
• Review assigned chapters before each class to stay on track.

Course Materials & Assignments

• An Interview Assignment is due by the second class meeting.
• Reading, workbook assignments, and online quizzes follow the course schedule.
• Self-study papers will be assigned as topics are discussed in class.
• Lab participation is required—see the schedule for lab days.

Parking Pass & Student ID

• Issued on the first day of class.
• Have your vehicle license plate number ready for the parking form.

Preparing for the Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Update Course

To set yourself up for success in the CNA Update course, please complete the following steps and come prepared:

What to Wear and Bring on Class Day

• Wear clean, appropriate attire—scrubs are recommended—to safely and professionally demonstrate patient care skills.
• Please bring a black ink pen and your CNA certificate number (if available).

Food and Drink Policy

• Food is not permitted in the classroom or lab.
• Drinks in closed containers are allowed.

CNA Reactivation

• After successfully completing the session, the Director of Allied Health will submit the necessary documentation to KDADS to reactivate your CNA certification.