The Patient Care Assistant Certificate program is tailor-made for aspiring health care professionals seeking quick entry into the workforce. By completing this program, students not only earn a Patient Care Assistant Certificate but also acquire coveted Phlebotomy Certification and Basic Nurse Assistant Training credentials. Students completing this program will be able to display Nursing Assistant knowledge at a competent level and demonstrate competence performing Phlebotomy skills. Furthermore, graduates are fully prepared to tackle the State of Illinois Nurse Assistant Certificate Exam, setting them on a path to success in the healthcare industry.
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Black Hawk College alum Tiffany Chapman helped others for many years as a nurse. Before she passed away in January 2026, Chapman decided that she wanted to continue helping others even after she was gone.
Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) and Practical Nursing (LPN) applications are being accepted through Friday, Feb. 27 for their August 2026 program starts.
An agreement between Black Hawk College and the University of Illinois Chicago is making it easier for nursing students like Savanna Tisdale to reach their educational goals.
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