WIOA Program Information
West-Side Learning Center
Program Information
Basic Nursing Assistant Certificate
Basic Nursing Assistant (BNA) prepares students to work in the health care industry as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). Students will be introduced to the discipline of nursing and the basic approaches to patient care. The role of the CNA as an assistant to the licensed nurse and member of the health care team is studied and practiced in the classroom, laboratory and clinical setting. Upon successful completion of all components of the program, the graduate must pass the State competency exam to become certified as a Nursing Assistant in the State of Illinois.
The 6-digit CIP code (if available): 513902
Yes
If yes, how many credit hours for program completion?
8.00
What is the curriculum code for this program (if one exists)?
0801
8
160.00
Industry Recognized Certification
Other Goals
If Certification, License, or Registration, what is the name of the certifying, licensing, or registering body?
Illinois Dept. of Public Health
Nursing Assistants
Part-Time Enrollment
Classroom Instruction
Labs
Night Classes
Day Classes
Other(Specify)
Classroom Instruction
Labs
Night Classes
Day Classes
Other(Specify)
Drug/Alcohol Screening
Physical Exam
Math(Specify) - Math 98
Reading(Specify) - English 96 or Reading 125
Prerequisites(Specify) - CPR certification
Other(Specify) - Vaccinations, Background check & Medical Records Submission
Tuition
$1,168.00
Books
$350.00
Tests
$75.00
Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc)
$397.00
Total Cost:
$1,990.00
NOTE: If this is a community college program, the costs listed above are for those individuals who live in-district. Costs may be higher for out-of-district residents. Programs offered by proprietary schools have the same costs for all students.
Pell Grants
Illinois Monetary Award Program
Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
Institutional Scholarships
1988
Humboldt Park Voc. Ed. Center - Wright College, 1645 N. California Ave. (1)
Chicago, IL 60647
Chicago, IL 60647
1900 West Jackson Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60612
Chicago, IL 60612
4624 W. Madison Street
Chicago, IL 60644
Chicago, IL 60644
Other expenses include: Gait Belt, Castle Branch, Accurate Biometrics and CPR. Each student will need to have a physical and titers which may cost between $120-$275 dollars which customer should work with Career Coach for payment.
New students must apply to the college (online). Take placement exam or submit official transcript from all colleges and universities attended. Submit BNA medical examination forms completed by medical professional, submit to a drug screening and background. Provide a copy of a valid CPR card for healthcare providers and vaccinations.
The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $3,000.