College Credit Certificate in Basic Nurse Assistant Training Program

Training Curriculum

• NA 100 Eight weeks in length (Fall and Spring semesters)
• Nursing theory, including 4 hours CPR and 12 hours of Alzheimer’s training
• 108 credit hours
• 40 hours clinical practicum

CNA Admission Requirements

Admission Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Minimum of 8th grade education; 10th grade or above preferred.

Pre-requisites for Clinical Practicum

Prior to starting the clinical practicum portion of the class, the applicant must show proof of the following:

• Negative blood test for tuberculosis (Quant-Gold or T-Spot) or negative chest x-ray.
• 2 MMR immunizations or positive titer.
• 2 Varicella immunizations or positive titer.
• Hepatitis B immunization series, positive titer or a signed declination.
• TDAP within 10 years.
• COVID vaccination or signed declination.
• Flu vaccination (seasonal)
• Physical Assessment

Health Care Worker Background Check

All students in the Basic Nurse Assistant Training Program will be asked to complete the Health Care Worker Background Check Authorization and Disclosure form to grant permission. After the student is registered for the course, they will will be contacted to make an appointment to complete this form. The Health Care Worker Background Check Act prohibits individuals with disqualifying offenses from working as a certified nursing assistant. It is suggested that students check the following website, and if necessary, obtain the proper waiver prior to enrolling in NA 100.

Academic Requirements

All students must achieve grades of “C” or above in theory and application areas and complete 40 clinical hours in order to receive a certificate of completion. Students must also successfully document and meet all health and background checks required by academic departments and/or clinical sites prior to admission to program and/or clinical sites prior to clinical practicum.

Nurse Assistant Certification Test

Upon successful completion of both the classroom and the clinical skills portions of training, the student will have received a minimum of 80 hours of classroom and 40 hours of clinical training. This meets the basic educational preparation to perform in the capacity of a nurse assistant in the State of Illinois. The student will then be eligible to take the Nurse Aide Training Competency Evaluation Program written and performance test (Nurse Assistant Certification Test).