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 with a C (78%) or higher are eligible to take the State of Illinois Nurse Aide Competency Exam and receive a certificate through Moraine Valley Community College. After passing the State of Illinois Nurse Aide Competency 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 | 7 |
Suggested Schedule
Semester 1 (7 credit hours)
| HSC-150 | Basic Nurse Assistant Training | 7 |