Basic Nurse Assistant • Certificate of Completion
OCCUPATIONAL PROGRAM
Total Credit Hours: 6.5
Colleague Code: CC.CNA
Curriculum Code: NAS 207
Program Information:
- This program consists of one course and is designed to prepare those seeking employment as assistants to nurses in nursing homes, hospitals and home health settings.
- The program includes both classroom and clinical experience.
- Students successfully completing the program will have met state requirements and are eligible to take the required IDPH Nurse Aide Competency Exam.
- Basic nurse assistant students are required to have a physical exam and two negative TB skin tests before they are allowed into the clinical area.
- Students MUST be present on the first day of class. Students cannot be late or absent the first day of clinical.
- A criminal background check will be performed at the student's expense.
- Students must pass a drug screen prior to the start of the program.
- This applied science program of study must be taken in its entirety to meet certificate requirements.
For Program Information Contact:
Health Professions Department at 217.786.2437 or 217.786.2436 or see an academic advisor.
Required Program Courses (6.5 credits)
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Basic Nurse Assistant |
6.5 credits |
Students earn a grade of C or higher to earn the certificate.
Students must have a minimum Accuplacer Reading Comprehension score of 60 or higher, an ACT Reading Score of 22 or SAT verbal score of 480 or have passed RDG 098.