CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) course includes 75 hours of classroom study, plus 100 hours supervised clinical training in a Missouri state approved long-term care facility as required by Missouri Health & Senior Services. The student must complete 75 classroom hours, 100 clinical hours, successfully pass both the knowledge and skills certification exam within 1 year of training start date. 

*Information technology proficiency is not required

1. Student must be at least 18 years of age.
2. Proof of current Tuberculosis test (within 6 mos. prior to class start date maximum) must be provided to the instructor the first night of class.
3. Registration with Family Care Safety Registry is required.
4. A Social Security Number is required for enrollment.

Step 1

Submit Application with Fee to Franklin Technology Center

In order to be considered for admission into Franklin Technology Center, the first step in the process is to receive an application packet and complete the following:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Read the program sheet
• Social Security Number is required to complete application
• Return signed application form, consent forms if applicable, and the $787 tuition and course fee’s in full to the address below or submitted online at franklintechnologycenter.com.

Step 2

Registration

You must register with Family Care Safety Registry. This will be covered by your instructor the first night of class. 

Step 3

Acceptance into Program

The Program Coordinator will send out a letter of acceptance, personal email, or contact via phone upon acceptance into the program.

Step 4

Orientation

All students will be required to attend orientation prior to the first day of class. Students will be contacted regarding program-specific orientation date, time and location after acceptance.

Step 5

Tuberculosis Test

Results of CURRENT Tuberculosis test MUST be submitted (within 6 months prior to class start date at maximum) on the first night of class to Instructor.

Please direct all correspondence and inquiries to:

Franklin Technology Center

810 S. Wall Avenue

Joplin, MO 64801

Telephone: 417-680-0004

Fax: 417-680-0005

*Disclaimer: The programs and courses require a minimum number of students in order for the classes to be offered.

1. Tuition and course fees of $787.
2. Students are required to wear scrubs at their own expense (no specific color or pattern). Scrubs must be worn during all classes, clinical training, and testing
3. Complete 75 hours of in-class instruction and 100 hours of supervised clinical training in a state-authorized facility
4. This course is not eligible for financial aid
5. 100% attendance is required
6. 8 tests are given and student must score an 80% or above on 3 tests.
7. Refund Policy:  If a class is cancelled by Franklin Technology Center, a full refund will be given.  If an enrollee cancels or drops a class on or after the start date, see Student Handbook for Refund Policy.

Quality classroom instruction combined with hands-on experience is provided during the 3-month CNA program.

Areas of study include*:

• Professional behavior
• Roles and functions of nursing professionals
• Career management
• Professional interpersonal and communication
• Safety and sanitation
• Personal care and comfort measures
• Restorative nursing care
• Assisting with feeding and nutrition-related tasks
• Assisting with special care procedures

     *Curriculum subject to change, as determined by FTC

     *Program information subject to change.

Leisa Harris - Medical Programs Coordinator

Education: Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) earned through American Medical Technologist (AMT)

National Certified Medical Office Assistant (NCMOA) earned through National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)

Certified Professional Coder (CPC) earned through American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)

Medical Assistant Teacher's Certificate earned through the State of Missouri

Leisa joined Franklin Technology Center in 2001 as an instructor and the Externship Coordinator for the Medical Assistant program. She is currently the program coordinator for the Phlebotomy Technician, Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Medication Technician, and Patient Care Technician programs. Leisa is also the Test Center Administrator for the the HiSET and Pearson VUE testing center. 

One of Leisa's favorite duties as the program coordinator is meeting with prospective students and informing them about all of the great things FTC has to offer. One of the most rewarding aspects of her job is hearing from past graduates and learning how Franklin Tech has changed their lives for the better.

Jodi Stewart - RN Diploma Program Administrator/Practical Nursing Adjunct Instructor/CNA Instructor

Education: Fort Scott Community College- ADN

MSSU- BSN

Pittsburg State University- MSN

Jodi Stewart has been a Registered Nurse since 2009. Her experience in nursing includes Medical/Surgical, Ortho/Neuro, wound care, post-partum, home health and hospice, and most recently being a school nurse. She discovered her love for teaching early in her nursing career after being asked to precept for nurses in clinical rotations and train new nurses to the facilities she worked. Jodi graduated with her ADN from Fort Scott Community College in 2009, with her BSN from MSSU in 2017, and with her MSN with education emphasis from Pittsburg State University in 2019. Jodi is the instructor for the Fundamentals/IV Therapy, and Nursing of the Adult Nutrition classes.

Jodi and her husband have seven children between them and she loves spending time with their kids. They enjoy traveling and exploring new places. Their family moved to Joplin in 2015 from Southeast Kansas and continue to love it here. Her hobbies include reading, dancing with the kids, and singing along to the radio.

Leisa Harris: CNA Program Coordinator

Phone: 417-680-0004 ext 2064

Fax: 417-680-0005

Email: leisaharris@joplinschools.org

$650

$70 

Mosby's Textbook for Long-Term Care Nursing Assistants -Eighth Edition

ISBN# 978-0-323-53073-6  $67

$67 Textbook Total

*Subject to change

$787

$125 For CNA Certification Exam

The CNA certification exam will be administered through TMU and the certification exam fees will be paid directly to TMU.