training requirements for Kansas
Regulatory Bodies
State:
Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS)
Kansas State Board of Nursing
Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Federal: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), which is a federal agency within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Caregiving roles in Kansas
Number of hours to meet the requirement for initial onboarding training
Number of hours to meet the requirement for annual training
- Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
- Home Health Aide (HHA)
- Hospice Aide (HA)
- Personal Care Aide (PCA)
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
State Specific Training Requirements
- CNA annual training addresses infection control, patient rights, communication, safety, documentation, basic nursing skills, and any additional areas of weakness identified during annual competency evaluation
- HHA annual training addresses infection control, patient rights, communication, safety, documentation, basic nursing skills, and any additional areas of weakness identified during annual competency evaluation
- HA annual training addresses infection control, patient rights, communication, safety, documentation, basic nursing skills, and any additional areas of weakness identified during annual competency evaluation
- PCA annual training addrsses infection control, patient rights, communication, safety, documentation, and basic personal care skills
- LPN annual training must include at least two hours of Kansas nursing law and rules, two hours of principles of infection control, and two hours of mental health. The remaining hours may cover a variety of topics related to nursing practice.
- It is important to note that the specific designations and requirements for home and health care workers in Kansas may vary depending on the type of services being provided, the setting in which those services are provided, and other factors. Some home and health care agencies may require additional training or certifications beyond the minimum state requirements, depending on the specific services they provide and the needs of their clients.
- Therefore, it’s important for home and health care providers and agencies to check with their employer or a Kansas-approved training program to determine any additional training requirements that may apply to their job.
