Basic Nursing Assistant
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 20
Last Re-Certification Date: 11/14/2024
Program Description
The Basic Nursing Assistant (BNA) course prepares a person to take the certification exam which is necessary to become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the State of Illinois. The program is designed to prepare qualified individuals to be safe, caring, and effective nursing assistants, who work under the supervision of qualified health care professionals. CANs are trained to perform at a minimum entry level in positions normally available in hospitals, nursing homes, and home health agencies. This course presents basic nursing assistant principles as well as providing opportunities for practice and demonstration of skills related to patient care. The students time will be divided between classroom instruction, laboratory time, and supervised experience in the nursing home and/or hospital settings.
Established in 2007
CIP: 51-3902 Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Midwest Technical Institute
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
- (311131 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Illinois Department of Public Health
Quality Assurance
- Illinois Community College Board
- Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
7 Weeks ( 144.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $1,930.00 |
| Books | $75.00 |
| Fees | $120.00 |
| Tests | $75.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $100.00 |
| Total Cost | $2,300.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
A personal interview with an authorized representative of the school. Completed Health Affidavit. 2 step TB skin test. Satisfactory criminal background check. Must be 16 years of age or older. Tuition must be paid in full before the first day of class.
Entry Requirements:
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Day Classes
- Other(Specify)
Performance Data
Program: Basic Nursing Assistant
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 20
Last Re-Certification Date: 11/14/2024
Program Description
The Basic Nursing Assistant (BNA) course prepares a person to take the certification exam which is necessary to become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the State of Illinois. The program is designed to prepare qualified individuals to be safe, caring, and effective nursing assistants, who work under the supervision of qualified health care professionals. CANs are trained to perform at a minimum entry level in positions normally available in hospitals, nursing homes, and home health agencies. This course presents basic nursing assistant principles as well as providing opportunities for practice and demonstration of skills related to patient care. The students time will be divided between classroom instruction, laboratory time, and supervised experience in the nursing home and/or hospital settings.
Established in 2007
CIP: 51-3902 Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide.
Provider Information
Midwest Technical Institute
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
- (311131 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Illinois Department of Public Health
Quality Assurance
- Illinois Community College Board
- Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
7 Weeks ( 144.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $1,930.00 |
| Books | $75.00 |
| Fees | $120.00 |
| Tests | $75.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $100.00 |
| Total Cost | $2,300.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
A personal interview with an authorized representative of the school. Completed Health Affidavit. 2 step TB skin test. Satisfactory criminal background check. Must be 16 years of age or older. Tuition must be paid in full before the first day of class.
Entry Requirements:
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Day Classes
- Other(Specify)