91导航

By Janice Phelan, February 3, 2020

 

 

New CNAs celebrate graduation from the 91导航鈥檚 certificate program.

Graduates of the 91导航鈥檚 Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Mental Health Specialist Certificate Program were recognized Jan. 28 at a ceremony at 91导航鈥檚 Lee鈥檚 Summit campus. Through this program, students earn their Missouri CNA certification and are prepared to launch a career in the high-demand healthcare field.

Thanks to a partnership with the Full Employment Council, qualifying students are eligible for scholarships for this course as well as several other workforce development programs.

At the graduation ceremony, students were encouraged to continue their education and advance in their careers. Next step opportunities include Sterile Processing Technician, offered by UCM, as well as pursuing LPN (licensed practical nurse) or RN (registered nurse) options through local community colleges.

UCM also offers a bachelor鈥檚 degree in nursing (known as prelicensure), a RN to bachelor鈥檚 degree online nursing option and a master鈥檚 degree in nursing, a primarily online program geared for working adults.

The university鈥檚 CNA courses include a general CNA certificate program as well as home health aide, a CNA course specializing in mental health and a CNA program geared toward special needs. The Jan. 28 graduates completed the course emphasizing mental health needs.

The university鈥檚 CNA programs can be completed in approximately two to three months, depending on how many classes are offered during each week.

Classes are currently forming for two high-demand healthcare certificate programs -- the CNA Development Program and Certified Medication Technician (CMT), both offered in the Kansas City area. To learn more about these healthcare programs or other University of Central Missouri certificate programs, visit the UCM Workforce and Professional Education webpage.

Financial aid options are also available for qualifying students. UCM sponsors a monthly Professional Training and Education Open House through a partnership with the Full Employment Council. The open house events are designed to help individuals learn how they can qualify for debt-free tuition assistance. Events are held on the last Tuesday of each month from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at the Missouri Innovation Campus in Lee鈥檚 Summit. Upcoming events will be Feb. 25 and March 31.

The 91导航 operates campus locations in Warrensburg, Online and Lee鈥檚 Summit. UCM鈥檚 Workforce and Professional Education programs are housed at the university鈥檚 Lee鈥檚 Summit location in the Missouri Innovation Campus.