KansasCNA Certification Requirements

Regulated by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) – Health Occupations Credentialing

Training Hours Breakdown

Topics Covered

Written Exam Details

Skills Evaluation Details

Restricted Duties

• ✗Cannot administer medications (unless certified as a Medication Aide)
• ✗Cannot perform sterile procedures
• ✗Cannot insert or remove catheters
• ✗Cannot interpret patient data or make clinical judgments
• ✗Cannot develop or modify care plans

Approved Work Settings

Regulatory Board

CNAs must maintain active certification by meeting work hour requirements and completing in-service training within each renewal cycle. Failure to renew may require retaking the competency exam.

Additional Requirements for Transfer

• •Must hold active CNA certification in good standing from another state
• •Submit Interstate Application Form and $20 fee
• •Exam may be required: one attempt allowed, minimum 75% score
• •May be exempt from exam if determined to have equivalent training/examination
• •No findings of abuse, neglect, or misappropriation
• •Can work as Trainee II for up to 4 months pending exam results

Out-of-state CNAs typically need to apply for reciprocity through the state's nurse aide registry. Verification of active, good-standing status on the originating state's registry is usually required.