Student Opportunities

Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) Certification

Complete your Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) certification within the first four months of employment at CMH.

• Get paid to complete free CNA training courses.
• Earn up to $18.05 per hour as a Nurse Assistant.
• Earn up to $23.04 per hour as an experienced CNA.
• Receive up to a $2,500 retention bonus.

Apply online or contact our Human Resources Office at 417-328-6426 for more information.

Certified Medical Assistant (MA) Advancement Program

Become a Certified Medical Assistant through on-the-job training and skills learning in one of our primary care clinics. You may begin the program after working in a clinic for 90 days and with a positive supervisor referral.

• Self-paced curriculum
• Learn skills on-the-job
• Eligible to sit for the Medical Assistant Certification exam
• Complete the program within one year of hire

The study materials and exam are provided at no cost to you. Contact Human Resources at 417-328-6622 for more details.

Certified Medication Technician

As a Certified Medication Technician, you will work in a skilled nursing care facility. You will assist licensed practical nurses or registered professional nurses in giving medicine to residents.

You must be active as a Certified Nurse Assistant with the state of Missouri for at least six months prior to enrollment in the CMT program.

• 60 hours of classroom instruction
• Minimum of 8 hours of clinical practice with direct oversight by a supervisor
• Pass a final written examination
• Pass a minimum two-hour final practicum exam

Contact Human Resources at 417-328-6622 for more details.

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy technicians help pharmacists with daily tasks, such as filling prescriptions, processing insurance or filing paperwork. CMH will help you obtain certification while you work.

• On-the-job training
• Certification preparation
• Career ladder

Contact Mariah Hollabaugh, director of pharmacy, at Mariah.Hollabaugh@citizensmemorial.com or 417-328-6684 for more information.

Emergency Medical Certification Courses

CMH Emergency Services offers educational classes for working toward various certifications. Course offerings include:

• Emergency Medical Responder Academy
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Academy
• Summer EMT Internship Academy
• Paramedic Academy
• Community Paramedic Academy

Certified Dietary Manager

Step up to management positions within CMH Nutritional Services in hospital or long-term care settings. CMH will help you complete the nationally recognized Certified Dietary Manager, Certified Food Protection Professional (CDM®, CFPP®) program through the University of Florida.

• Flexible courses
• Complete the program in one year or less
• CMH will pay your tuition with a three-year commitment contractual agreement

For more information, contact Sarah Swearingin, director of nutritional services, at 417-328-7444 or Sarah.Swearingin@citizensmemorial.com

On-the-Job Training

• Lab assistant
• Nutritional Services (cafeteria, deli and catering)
• Environmental Services (housekeeping)

Nurse Apprenticeship

CMH partners with student nurses to provide an enriched clinical experience with our "earn as you learn" training model. Students in LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) or RN (Registered Nurse) programs are eligible to apply.

Social Work Internships

CMH social work internships are available for students with a Bachelor of Social Work pursuing a Licensed Clinical Social Worker degree. After graduation, CMH has career opportunities for LCSW, LMSW and LPC, all with a fantastic benefits package.

EMT Internships

Get paid to complete the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) course at CMH and work as a paid, full-time EMT intern. The registration fee also is reimbursable with a signed agreement to work for CMH for one year. The 12-week course begins in June.

Pharmacy Internships

CMH regularly welcomes interns from the University of Missouri-Kansas City and the University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis.

Contact Mariah Hollabaugh, director of pharmacy, at mariah.hollabaugh@citizensmemorial.com or 417-328-6684 for more information.

Other Internships

We welcome student interns in many departments throughout our organization, both in clinical and non-clinical settings. You will need to contact the manager responsible for the area where you want to complete an internship for more details. If you don't know who the manager is, contact our Human Resources Office at 417-328-6426.

Nurse Residency

CMH partners with student nurses and recent nursing graduates to help them in their journey to becoming exceptional nurses. Nurse apprenticeships give nursing students an enriched clinical experience with our "earn as you learn" training model. Nurse residency helps recent graduates transition to being confident bedside nurses.

Physician or Provider Residency

A medical residency at CMH equips you with knowledge and skills for a great future in health care. For information about medical residencies available at CMH, contact:

Donna Shelby
Physician/provider recruitment
417-328-6273
donna.shelby@citizensmemorial.com