Kansas CNA Credentialing Requirements

What credentials do I need to work as a CNA in Kansas?

Lara Freiberger avatar
Written by Lara Freiberger
Updated over a week ago

Thank you for your interest in ShiftMed. Here is a Checklist of requirements for CNAs that are interested in working through ShiftMed in this area.

Please NOTE that you must have a Professional License or Certification through the state of Kansas.

Required Credentials:

Documents that must be uploaded into the ShiftMed App before you can start claiming shifts:

  • Physical (completed within the last year)

  • 1-step PPD, 2-step PPD or TB Blood Test (completed within the last year) or Chest X-Ray (completed within the last 5 years)

  • ID

  • I-9

  • COVID-19 Vaccine - All HCPs must have either a COVID-19 Vaccination or must complete a Medical or Religious Exemption form in the app.

  • Training Manual - complete directly within the app using the tap to sign feature

  • Company Handbook - complete directly within the app using the tap to sign feature


Additional Credentials:

Please note that these are NOT required for you to be hired by ShiftMed. These are special requirements that some of our partner facilities require:

  • COVID-19 Test - upload your most current negative COVID-19 test result (Please note that partner facilities with the clipboard symbol in-front of their name in the app - may have COVID-19 testing at their facility)

  • Health Insurance Card - to have on file for the COVID-19 Vaccine

  • Get 2 References - please enter their mobile number into the app

  • Flu Shot - about 50% of our partner facilities in the area do require a flu shot during flu season


Forms To Complete:

  • Complete the KS Background Check Authorization - complete directly within the app using the tab to sign feature once you have uploaded your Annual Physical, TB Test, and ID.


Items that ShiftMed will Verify:

  • Active CNA on the Kansas Nurse Aide Registry

  • Fingerprint-based background check through Kansas Department of Aging and Disability (KDADS)

  • Clear record on the Office of Inspector General (OIG) Exclusion Check

  • Clear record on the National Sex Offender Check


Upload your credentials in the ShiftMed app.

If you have any questions, reach out to us in chat by going into the ShiftMed App > Menu > Help Center > Help Articles & Chat > Messages > Send Us A Message!

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