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What is the minimum prerequisite a candidate must meet before enrolling in a Kansas state-approved Home Health Aide course?

How many training hours do I need to become a Home Health Aide in Kansas?

Kansas's state HHA path requires you to first become an active Kansas Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) — which involves at least 90 hours of CNA training — and then complete a separate 20-hour KDADS-approved Home Health Aide course. So the total preparation is 90+ hours for CNA plus 20 hours of HHA-specific instruction, followed by a state written exam. This is different from the federal Medicare baseline of 75 hours, which does not describe the Kansas path.

Is there a state exam to become a certified HHA in Kansas, and what score do I need to pass?

Yes. After completing the 20-hour KDADS-approved HHA course, you must pass a state written exam consisting of 30 multiple-choice questions administered through KDADS Health Occupations Credentialing. A minimum score of 22 correct answers (roughly 73%) is required to pass, per K.A.R. 28-51-116. You have a maximum of three attempts within one year of your course start date; if you don't pass within that year, you must retake the full 20-hour course. The nonrefundable exam fee is $20 per attempt.

How long does a Kansas Home Health Aide certification last, and how do I renew it?

Kansas HHA certification does not expire on a fixed schedule, but under 42 CFR 484.80 your listing becomes inactive after 24 consecutive months without performing paid nurse-aide or HHA work. To reactivate, you must complete a CNA refresher course. Staying employed in the field is the practical way to keep your certification active. Additionally, be aware of the separate 90-day trainee window that applies during the initial certification process: under K.A.R. 28-51-113, once you start the 20-hour HHA course, you may only work as an HHA trainee for a single 90-day period from the course start date. This is distinct from — and shorter than — the one-year window you have to pass the state exam before having to retake the full course (K.A.R. 28-51-116).

Can I transfer my Home Health Aide certification from another state to Kansas?

Not directly. Because Kansas requires you to be an active Kansas CNA before obtaining HHA certification, out-of-state HHAs must first transfer or establish their CNA certification in Kansas through the KDADS interstate application process (which includes a $20 fee and may require passing the Kansas CNA state test). Once you hold an active Kansas CNA, you can then enroll in a KDADS-approved 20-hour HHA course and take the Kansas state HHA exam administered through KDADS Health Occupations Credentialing.

How much ongoing training do Kansas Home Health Aides need each year?

Federal law (42 CFR 484.80) requires all home health aides working for Medicare-certified agencies to complete at least 12 hours of in-service training every 12-month period. This federal standard applies to Kansas HHAs working at Medicare-certified home health agencies. Topics can include infection control, safety, client rights, and care-specific skills. In-service training may be offered by any organization and must be supervised by a registered nurse.