| Region: 4 |
| Industry: Health Science |
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Program Name: Certified Nursing Assistant |
| Agency: Two Rivers Regional Council of Public Officials |
Career Information: Information about this career
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Background Check: Must NOT have a violent felony conviction
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| Description: At JWCC, the nursing assistant curriculum includes classroom, lab and clinical
experience in a long-term care facility, nursing home or hospital setting. All courses in
the nursing assistant program must be completed with a grade of 80% or higher. The
program is offered on an ongoing basis with both day and evening classes offered.
Requirements for admission include a high school diploma or GED, successful
completion of a reading competency test, good mental and physical condition including
the ability to lift without any lifting resctrictions confirmed by a physical exam, and
passing the state mandated criminal background check. Students with English as a
Second Language may require further placement testing to meet the Illinois Department
of Public Health Standards.
Nursing assistants are employed in hospitals, long-term care facilities/nursing homes,
assisted living facilities, or as home healthcare aides. Nursing assistants employed in
nursing homes are often the principal care givers and provide direct care to residents
developing ongoing relationships and interacting with them in a positive, caring way.
Home health aides help elderly, convalescent, or disabled persons to live at home
instead of a health facility. In addition to providing personal care, the home health care
nursing assistant keeps records regarding services performed as well as the patient’s
condition and progress.
Upon successful completion of the JWCC Nursing Assistant program, a certificate of
completion is awarded and the student is eligible to take the State of Illinois certification
exam. Once a student successfully completes the required written competency
examination, employment opportunities for certificate nursing assistants (CNAs) are
excellent. |
| Length of Training (The length of your training may be longer if you need classes to improve your math or reading skills.): 12 weeks |
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How Program is Offered: Labs, Day Classes
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Pre-requisites:
- Math: => 8th Grade
- Reading: => 8th Grade
- Degree: H.S. Diploma/GED
- Language: N/A
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| Remediation / Bridge Program: Yes |
| Goals: Certificate of Completion, License |
| What is the minimum drug test requirement for participants?Must be willing to make changes to be able to 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. |
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Which tests are participants required to pass? No Tests
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| Lifting Requirement: 30-40 pounds |
| Standing Requirement: 2 hours |
| Required to sit for long periods? No |
| Age Range: 18-62 |
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Appearance Requirement:
Must have natural colored hair and make-up
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Taste/Smell Requirement:
No taste or smell requirements
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Language:
English
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