Best Step Academy
10448 West Cermack Road
Westchester, IL 60154
Westchester, IL 60154
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http://www.beststepacademy.com/| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Public or private | Private |
| Type of school | Health care/Vocational Program |
| Date founded | 2015 |
| School accreditation | Approved by Illinois Board of Higher Education, and Illinois Dept of Public Health . |
| Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act eligible training provider | Chicago Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act approved. Basic Nursing Assistant Training Program |
| Setting | Suburban (within commuting distance of a large city) |
| Closest major metropolitan area | Westchester, Il |
| Population of city the school is in | 16,800 |
| Public transportation to campus | Cabs, Uber, Lyft, Pace bus-322; 330 |
| Student parking on campus | Free parking available behind school building |
| County | Cook County |
| Visitor information website | Find more information on this website |
| School visit availability | Monday through Friday, from 8 am to 2 pm |
| Contact to set up school visit |
Blessing Ukeka mailto:beststepacademy@gmail.com 708.356.6966 , 708.710.5714 |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Number of full time, female students | 10 |
| Total number of full time students | 10 |
| Total number of female students | 10 |
| Total number of students | 10 |
| Asian | 10% |
| Black | 30% |
| Hispanic | 30% |
| White | 30% |
| These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent. | |
| Percentage of students from out of state | 0% |
| Number of states and territories represented | 0 |
| Other out-of-state student information | 0 |
| Percentage of students from outside the US | 0% |
| Number of countries represented | 0 |
| Other international student information | 0 |
| Other age of student information | 30% |
| Percentage of students 25 or older | 70% |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Costs (for proprietary schools) |
Registration Fee (Non-refundable)- $50 Tuition- $1000 Basic Live Support Certification (CPR)- $50 (optional) |
| Other tuition rate variation information | Find more information on this website |
| Tuition refund policy |
REFUND / CANCELLATION POLICY Students should give written notification to Best Step Academy in person or by registered mail of their intention to withdraw from a program. However, the Best Step Academy does not require written notification as a condition for making refunds. If a student has unexplained absence of more than three consecutive class days it shall be considered a student has withdrawn from the program. The last day of attendance shall be considered the date of withdrawal. Refunds shall be made within 30 days or the last day of attendance if written notification has been provided to the institution by the student. Otherwise refund shall be made within thirty days from the date the institution terminates the student or determines that the student has withdrawn. Best Step Academy shall provide written acknowledgement of student notification of withdrawal within five calendar days of the postmark date of the notification of withdrawal. In all instances refunds shall be based on and computed from the last day of attendance. Students not accepted to the school are entitled to all payments made. Students who withdraw by notifying the school within five(5) business days of the start date are entitled to a full refund of all tuition and fees paid, if any. Students who withdraw after five(5) business days, but before the start date, are entitled to a full refund of all tuition and fees paid minus the maximum cancellation fee of $150.00. In the case of a student withdrawing after commencement of classes, the school will retain the maximum cancellation fee of $150.00 plus a percentage of tuition and fees, based on the percentage date of recorded attendance by the instructor. Student is entitled to upon withdrawal/termination 1st week of start of class -$641.66 2nd week of start of class -$483.00 3rd week of start of class -$325.00 4th week of start of class -$166.67 5th & 6th week start of class -NO REFUND |
| Deferment plan (you can pay part of your tuition at the start of the term and the rest at the end of the term) | Yes |
| Installment plan (you can pay tuition in several payments over the course of the term) | Yes |
| Pre-payment plan (if you pay your entire tuition when you enroll, you don't have to pay higher prices if tuition increases) | Yes |
| Tuition guarantee (you aren't affected by tuition increases; the tuition you pay your first year is the amount you pay all years) | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Admissions contact person | Blessing Ukeka |
| Admissions contact title | Program Coordinator |
| Admissions contact e-mail | |
| Admissions phone (local) | 708.356.6966 |
| For incoming students | Minimally difficult (about 95% of applicants accepted) |
| Open admissions policy applies to |
Individuals must be 18 years or older. Must have high school diploma or GED Ability to speak , read, write and understand English at 8 grade level. Students are required to be in good physical health and able to lift 50 pounds. A physical examination by a licensed physician, which includes TB (PPD skin test) is required prior to first clinical session. Students are required to fill out the Criminal Background Check to be initiated by Best Step Academy with the Illinois State Police at the beginning of the program in compliance with the Health Care Workers Background Check Act. Persons with criminal record, substance abuse problems or health problems that would interfere with safe practices may be ineligible for placement on the state registry and / or for employment. Students are responsible for obtaining the necessary insurance coverage throughout the program of study as clinical training involves lifting, direct contact with patients and other activities that may cause harm/injury. |
| Entrance difficulty level for these groups | Minimally difficult (about 95% of applicants accepted) |
| Number of male applicants | 4 |
| Number of male applicants accepted | 4 |
| Number of male applicants who enrolled | 4 |
| Number of female applicants | 8 |
| Number of female applicants accepted | 8 |
| Number of female applicants who enrolled | 8 |
| Total number of applicants | 12 |
| Total number of applicants accepted | 12 |
| Total number of applicants who enrolled | 12 |
| High school education | High school diploma required and GED accepted. |
| Admission is available | Year round |
| Application deadline | Continuous |
| Application fee | $50 |
| Submit these items: | |
| Application | Required for all students |
| High school transcript or GED certificate | Required for all students |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Certificate or diploma | Yes |
| School catalog website | Find more information on this website |
| Academic calendar | continuous |
| Grading system | pass/fail |
| Number of faculty on campus | 1 |
| Average class size | |
| Lecture | 10 |
| Laboratory | 10 |
| Discussion | 10 |
| Short-term courses | Yes |
| Online registration for classes | Yes |
| Video tape | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Housing contact person | Blessing Ukeka |
| Housing contact title | Program Coordinator |
| Housing contact e-mail | |
| Housing phone | 708.356.6966 |
| Housing office website | Find more information on this website |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Academic advising | Yes |
| Tutoring | Yes |
| Basic job skills | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Career contact person | Blessing Ukeka |
| Career contact title | Program Coordinator |
| Career contact e-mail address | |
| Career contact phone | 708.356.6966 |
| Had a full-time job offer within six months of graduation | 100% |
| Career counseling | Yes |
| On campus recruitment by employers | Yes |
| Placement assistance | Yes |