Allied Health Courses

Note: Financial Aid is not available for NUR202 Certified Medication Aide. Financial Aid may not be available for NUR201 Certified Nurse Aide and the EMT courses listed below. If you are taking these courses as part of an eligible degree-seeking program, then you may complete an appeal form.

BS 240 Emergency Medical Training - Basic (12)

This course is designed to provide training for giving medical care to patients in the pre-hospital setting. The course will offer instruction and practical experience for students to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed for certification and practice as an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT-B) in Kansas.

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BS 241 CPR - Basic (1)

This course is designed to give students the knowledge and skills needed to provide emergency care using cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillation (AED).

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BS 244 Emergency Medical Training - Intermediate (6)

Prerequisite: EMT-B Certification

This course is designed to provide advanced training for giving medical care to patients in the pre-hospital setting. The course will offer instruction and practical experience for students to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed for certification and practice as an Emergency Medical Technician-Intermediate (EMT-I) in Kansas.

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BS 246 Advance Emergency Medical Technician (13)

This course is designed to provide advanced training for giving medical care to patients in the pre-hospital setting. The course will offer instruction and practical experience for students to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed for certification and practice as an Advance Emergency Medical Technician- (AEMT) in Kansas.

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NUR201 Certified Nurse Aide (6)

Prerequisite: Program Coordinator Approval

This course is based on the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) Certified Nurse Aide Curriculum Guidelines (90 Hours) and prepares individuals to take the State certification exam. The course focuses on the responsibilities of the nurse aide working as a member of the health team in caring for residents of long-term care facilities. The course includes basic anatomy and physiology, communication skills, measurement of vital signs, and procedures to help meet the hygiene, nutrition, and rehabilitation needs of older individuals. Students who successfully complete this course and pass the State exam will be qualified to become a practicing Kansas Certified Nurse Aide (CNA).

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NUR202 Certified Medication Aide (5)

Prerequisite: Program Coordinator Approval

This course is based on the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) Medication Aide Curriculum and prepares individuals to take the State certification exam. The course focuses on the responsibilities associated with medication administration, including drug dosage calculations. Upon successful completion of both the course and the State exam, the individual will be a Kansas Certified Medication Aide (CMA).

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