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Training Program Details

Region: 5

Industry: Health Science

Program Name: Certified Nurse Assistant

Agency: Man-Tra-Con Corporation

Career Information: Information about this career

Background Check: Must not be a registered sex offender, Must NOT have a violent felony conviction, Must NOT have a non-violent felony conviction, Must not have a misdemeanor conviction within the past 7 years

Description: Participants will work toward earning a CNA. This certificate will open a career pathway to earn an LPN and/or RN degree. The Nursing Assistant Program at John A. Logan College is designed to prepare the student to provide basic nursing care in a variety of settings. These settings include long term care facilities, hospitals, home care settings, physicians’ offices, and clinics. This program is approved by the Illinois Department of Public Health. The student who successfully completes this intensive eight-week course is eligible to take the required Nurse Aide Competency Examination in order to be placed on the Illinois Nurse Aide Registry.

Length of Training (The length of your training may be longer if you need classes to improve your math or reading skills.): 8 weeks

How Program is Offered: Labs, Day Classes, Night Classes, On-the-Job Training/Apprenticeship

Pre-requisites: Math: => 6th Grade Reading: => 8th Grade Degree: H.S. Diploma/GED Language: Fluent English

Remediation / Bridge Program: Yes

Goals: Credential, Industry Recgonized Credential/Certification

What is the minimum drug test requirement for participants?Must be currently drug free and can pass a drug test.

Can the participant have more than 3 tickets in 3 years? Yes

Is a valid drivers license required? No

Vision Requirement: Vision corrected with glasses or contacts is acceptable.

Which tests are participants required to pass? TB Test, Hepatitis Screening

Lifting Requirement: Less Than 25 pounds

Standing Requirement: Less Than 2 hours

Required to sit for long periods? No

Age Range: 18-99

Appearance Requirement: Must cover tattoos during work hours

Taste/Smell Requirement: No taste or smell requirements

Language: English

Discussion Questions & Considerations

• What would you do if you could start your dream job tomorrow?
• How much time are you willing to commit to improve your future?
• Do you meet the minimum requirements? If you have less than a high school equivalency degree, you may need to complete remediation training before entering training. Some programs require a credential before entering the training program.
• See how the program is offered. Does it include work experience? If so, when? Is the training offered in two locations? For example, is classroom training at one location and worksite training at a different location?
• Be honest about your background. If a background check is required, it will be checked out. The same is true for medical and drug tests.

Transportation

This training location is accessible by: Bus, Driving

Discussion Questions & Considerations

• Is distance/time to travel reasonable?
• Is the training accessible by public transportation?