Basic Nurse Assistant Training, Certificate

Certificate—7 credit hours

Curriculum Code 1546

This program will prepare students to become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). The student will master competency in the 21 manual patient care skills mandated by the Illinois Department of Public Health. Program training will consist of 64 hours of classroom lecture including Alzheimer’s, and 40 hours of lab training. In addition, the student gains hands-on experience by completing 40 hours of clinical rotations at a nearby health care facility. Students who successfully complete this program are eligible to take the State of Illinois Nurse Aide Competency Exam. After passing this exam, students may seek employment in long-term care facilities, hospitals, and home health agencies.

Required Career Courses

7 credit hours as follows:

HSC-150

Basic Nurse Assistant Training

Suggested Schedule

Semester 1 (7 credit hours)

HSC-150

Basic Nurse Assistant Training