Here are some tips for selecting schools, based on an analysis comparing each school to all others across dozens of factors:
Schools Concentrating On Home Health Aides
- Focus: For schools with a focus on this career area, look at Johnson County Community College, Fort Scott Community College, Cloud County Community College, and Kansas City Kansas Community College.
Fastest Response From Schools
- Request Info: For the fastest information for prospective students, look at the Spotlight schools on this page.
Student Body
- Diverse: For a diverse student body, consider Kansas City Kansas Community College, Wichita Area Technical College, and Garden City Community College.
- Adult Learners: For lots of adult learners, consider Coffeyville Community College, Kansas City Kansas Community College, Wichita Area Technical College, and Garden City Community College.
School Setting
- Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of Independence Community College, Coffeyville Community College, Colby Community College, and Garden City Community College.
- Dorms: For a residential campus environment, take note of Coffeyville Community College, Colby Community College, Independence Community College, and North Central Kansas Technical College.
Excellence
- Class Size: For small class sizes, look at North Central Kansas Technical College, Garden City Community College, Colby Community College, and Coffeyville Community College.
Student/Alumnus Reviews of Schools for This Career and State
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Johnson County Community College • Overland Park, KS
Studying Home Health Aide (completion in 2000)
• 7/7/2011
"I was impressed with the certified nurse assistant course that I took at this same college. The home health aide course was disappointing in comparison."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | no | The instructor was unprofessional and spent much of the class time discussing her personal life. The class is located in a strip mall away from the main campus. |
| Program Reputation | 10 | This school probably has the top program for home health aides in eastern Kansas. |
| Program Quality | 2 | The instructor told too many stories about her personal life and personal problems that did not at all relate to home health. |
| Instruction | 2 | The instructor was more focused on talking about her personal life than teaching the necessary skills for home health aides. |
| How Difficult | 1 | The book had large print text and many drawings. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | We visited a home health aide and she spoke about her experiences. We did not have any real hands on training. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | Day and evening classes were offered. |
| Academic Facilities | 3 | The school has a large campus for their two year degree programs. Certification programs, such as the home health aide program, hold classes in a strip mall located away from the main campus. |
| Social Life | 2 | Certification students do not mix with other students or attend activities on the main campus. |
| Placement Services | 10 | Job openings were posted on a board for students to view prior to program completion. |
| Alumni Network | 10 | The school aids alumni in finding employment. |
Hutchinson Community College • Hutchinson, KS
Studying Nursing (completion in 2014)
• 8/7/2011
"I am satisfied with my school. The instructors care for their students and want us to succeed."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | I would recommend my school to others. They are located in a convenient location, they have good, caring instructors, and they offer classes at convenient times. |
| Program Reputation | 9 | My school has a good reputation in my community. The community I live in has a lot of elderly folks needing care. |
| Program Quality | 9 | The instructors help us to understand why it is important for people to remain in their homes. They also teach us how to work with the things that are readily available. |
| Instruction | 9 | I felt that the instructors prepared us for the things we may encounter in the home. |
| How Difficult | 3 | I had already cared for an elderly family member in my home for many years before my training. I felt that my training emphasized what I already knew and taught me better ways to handle some situations. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | My school does not offer any hands on training for the home health program. They do, though, offer clinicals for the CNA, LPN, and RN programs. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | My school's flexibility is good. They offer night and summer classes. |
| Academic Facilities | 9 | My school's academic facilities and resources are very good. They have a large library and numerous media resources. They have a large science wing with labs. |
| Social Life | 5 | I am a non-traditional student so I do not participate in school functions. My school does have numerous sports teams. |
| Placement Services | 3 | My school does not provide job placement services. |
| Alumni Network | 5 | I do not participate in the alumni network at my school. |
Wichita State University • Overland Park, KS
Studying Integrated Marketing Communication (completion in 2011)
• 10/11/2011
"I really liked WSU. Being in an urban area was a big plus."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | I love IMC. I am looking forward to my future! |
| Program Reputation | 7 | It's among the best in the state. IMC is very progressive. |
| Program Quality | 7 | WSU has a progressive IMC program. Many people create connections while in the program. |
| Instruction | 7 | I loved my profs. Many of them still check in on me. |
| How Difficult | 7 | I really had to study. There was a lot of work. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | It depends on the person. I liked the hands on learning I did get. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 5 | It is hard to work and go to school. I don't like the structure. |
| Academic Facilities | 7 | It is fairly updated. Some rooms are very very dated, though. |
| Social Life | 8 | I was very involved, but I had to work to get involved. |
| Placement Services | 5 | I really didn't like them. I am still interning. |
| Alumni Network | I don't really know anything about it. I never noticed any. |
Washburn Institute Of Technology • Topeka, KS
Studying HHA (Home Health Aide) And CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) (completion in 2009)
• 1/23/2012
"I was very satisfied with my school. I loved the half book work, half clinical and hands-on mixture."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | Yes, I would recommend my school to others pursuing this career if they're truly interested in it because they have wonderful instructors. They also have a great class schedule, built around keeping your attention. |
| Program Reputation | 10 | Washburn Tech is known for having an excellent Nursing Program, from CNA to HHA to LPN. There is lots of hands-on training and it really helped me out with my confidence level when I passed my state exams and got employed. |
| Program Quality | 10 | I was very satisfied with my Technical Schooling because I had a terrific instructor. The hands-on training was the best learning experience I've ever had. |
| Instruction | 10 | The quality of instruction was excellent. The instructor made sure we were prepared for the State Exams. She really spent one-on-one time with all of her students. |
| How Difficult | 5 | My program of study was tough at times, the "learning by the book" parts. On the other hand, some things were pretty easy, considering my instructor's interesting teaching methods that kept my attention. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | Half of the semester is in a classroom setting, where you do your book work. The other half of the semester is hands-on, when you go do your clinicals at a chosen Nursing Home. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | They provide Full-Time classes Mon-Fri. They also provide Part-Time classes 2-3 times a week in the evenings during the week. |
| Academic Facilities | 3 | There are few facilities. However, the instructor I got was an excellent woman and spent all her free time helping us one-on-one. |
| Social Life | 1 | It'd be nice if we did, but there's absolutely no school spirit, no dances, no athletics. There's definitely no parties or social events, I think because it's a Technical School. |
| Placement Services | 3 | They say they have Job Placement, but what that really is, is an itty-bitty bulletin board in the hallway covered with all sorts of flyers for different jobs. They did not help me with any sort of Job Placement, which was a main reason I chose that school. |
| Alumni Network | My Home Health Aide class was a 4-day certification so I am not aware of any "Alumni Network." |
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