This program includes over 90 hours of classroom and laboratory practice time, and 40 hours of clinical experience for a program total of over 130 hours. Day or evening classes may be available. Classes meeting three days per week are 8-9 weeks long. Classes meeting two or three times a week and are 8-12 weeks long.

Main Objective

The program is designed for those seeking Certification in Illinois and employment for the position of a Nursing Assistant. The objective of the program is to instruct the student to meet the required skills to perform simple nursing procedures contributing to the care and rehabilitation of the sick or injured and others requiring nursing services.

 Requirements

The student will complete 40 hours of clinical experience hours at a long-term care facility or hospital with a R.N. instructor. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be awarded a CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION in the Basic Nurse Assistant Training program. The student will be eligible to take the written Competency examination mandated by the State of Illinois to become a Certified Nursing Assistant.

Result

Upon successful completion of the Illinois State competency exam, the graduate will be placed on the Illinois State Registry as a “Certified Nursing Assistant”. An official "transcript" is given to the student for transfer of this course to a college for credit towards a degree in nursing.

SCHEDULE

Classes for Basic Nurse Assistant Training (CNA) are offered as follows:

MORNINGS

9am - 1pm Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday for 8 weeks

9am - 1pm Monday and Thursday for 12 weeks

 

EVENINGS

6pm - 10pm Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday for 8 weeks

6pm - 10pm Tuesday and Wednesday for 12 weeks

Clinicals for morning classes are conducted on Friday's during the last 5 weeks from 7am to 3:30pm. And clinicals for the evening classes are conducted on Sunday's during the last 5 weeks from 7am to 3:30pm.