Certification Courses
At times throughout the year, Fort Hays Tech | Northwest offers courses leading to specific certifications and/or licenses. Times, dates, and locations of these certification courses will be announced as they become available.
To sign up for a certification course, please
Certified Nurse Aide
This course delivers the KDADS-approved 90-hour curriculum to prepare students for entry-level work in the medical field. The course includes didactic classroom-based instruction along with lab skills and a clinical experience in an approved facility.
Students must be at least 15 years of age to be eligible for the certification.
Some criminal convictions may disqualify individuals from employment in the field.
Certified Medication Aide
This course delivers the KDADS-approved 75-hour curriculum to prepare students for entry-level work in the medical field.
Students must already be a certified nurse and be at least 18 years of age to be eligible for this certification.
Some criminal convictions may disqualify individuals from employment in the field.
Commercial Driver's License
he American Trucking Association estimates the US trucking sector was 78,000 drivers short for 2022. Estimates for the future indicate that jobs for over-the-road drivers as well as delivery drivers will continue to grow in the future.
The CDL program at NWKTC prepares individuals to take their state’s (KS, CO, or NE) exams for earning their Commercial Learner’s Permit and the Commercial Driver’s License.
The two required courses include CDL 105 (reviews the federally mandated Entry Level Driver training) and CDL 115 (includes both range and road driving practice). Other courses are available based on the needs and experience of each individual.
Emergency Medical Technician
This program is designed to prepare students for the EMT certification exams in the state of Kansas. Students must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid driver’s license.
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