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Start your nursing career!

Become a Certified Nursing Assistant!

West Central Missouri AHEC is partnering with Graceland University School of Nursing in Independence, Missouri to offer a hybrid CNA training program.  Students will complete didactic coursework online, participate in 2-3 in person skills lab sessions, and complete clinical hours at both CenterPoint Medical Center and a local long-term care facility. 

​​The program runs January - May. 

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Applications are due December 1, 2025.  Cost to participate is

$1,900 which includes access to the online coursework, testing fees, and all related costs.

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Class will begin January 1 with orientation.  Students need to attend

IN-PERSON Skills checkoff labs on the following dates:​​

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Saturday, March 5

Saturday, March 19

Saturday, March 26.

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Applicants must meet the following requirements:

  • Be 18 years of age

  • Have obtained a high school diploma or GED

  • Provide a current immunization record

  • Two forms of ID

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​For information about the application contact Stephanie Taylor at

816-634-3346 or email stephanie.taylor@hccnetwork.org ​​

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Click the QR Code to request an application packet.

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This project is supported in part by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) Office of Rural Health and Primary Care (ORHPC). The contents do not necessarily reflect the views of DHSS ORHPC.

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