Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 6
Last Re-Certification Date: 7/24/2024
Program Description
(*In LWIA 06--this program approved for 1Y and for COD's Rapid Response Grant Dislocated Worker participants only, or, if in conjuction with other patient care or nursing pathway courses*)
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Certified Nursing Assistants are entry-level providers of direct patient care in today's health care environment, including long-term care, hospitals, home health agencies, rehabilitation and hospice. Routine care and treatment are administered by the nursing assistant under the direct supervision of a nurse. Nurses aide training is completed in one term of instruction that is comprised of lecture, lab, and clinical. This program meets the guidelines set by federal and state government. Upon successful completion of the program students are eligible to become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). Program offered at Westmont Campus only.
Established in 1998
CIP: 51-3902 Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
College Of DuPage
Program Contact Info
425 Fawell Blvd
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
650 Pasquinelli Dr
Westmont, IL 60559
Westmont, IL 60559
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
- (311131 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
State of Illinois-Dept. of Public Health
Quality Assurance
- Industry Standard: Illinois Department Of Public Health
Education Information
License, Community College Certificate of Completion
8 Weeks ( 160.00 Hours / 6.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $912.00 |
| Books | $250.00 |
| Fees | $112.00 |
| Tests | $67.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $520.00 |
| Total Cost | $1,861.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Book and lab fees are estimates. A College of DuPage admission application is required as well as a Health Sciences admission application. Please contact the program coordinator for additional questions or information. **Weeks completion dates based on attendance during fall and spring semesters only**
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Reading - College Level
- Other - Criminal Background Check, Medical Documentation
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Weekend Classes
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Other(Specify)
Performance Data
Program: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 6
Last Re-Certification Date: 7/24/2024
Program Description
(*In LWIA 06--this program approved for 1Y and for COD's Rapid Response Grant Dislocated Worker participants only, or, if in conjuction with other patient care or nursing pathway courses*)
------------------------------------------------
Certified Nursing Assistants are entry-level providers of direct patient care in today's health care environment, including long-term care, hospitals, home health agencies, rehabilitation and hospice. Routine care and treatment are administered by the nursing assistant under the direct supervision of a nurse. Nurses aide training is completed in one term of instruction that is comprised of lecture, lab, and clinical. This program meets the guidelines set by federal and state government. Upon successful completion of the program students are eligible to become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). Program offered at Westmont Campus only.
Established in 1998
CIP: 51-3902 Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide.
Provider Information
College Of DuPage
Program Contact Info
425 Fawell Blvd
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
650 Pasquinelli Dr
Westmont, IL 60559
Westmont, IL 60559
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
- (311131 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
State of Illinois-Dept. of Public Health
Quality Assurance
- Industry Standard: Illinois Department Of Public Health
Education Information
License, Community College Certificate of Completion
8 Weeks ( 160.00 Hours / 6.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $912.00 |
| Books | $250.00 |
| Fees | $112.00 |
| Tests | $67.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $520.00 |
| Total Cost | $1,861.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Book and lab fees are estimates. A College of DuPage admission application is required as well as a Health Sciences admission application. Please contact the program coordinator for additional questions or information. **Weeks completion dates based on attendance during fall and spring semesters only**
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Reading - College Level
- Other - Criminal Background Check, Medical Documentation
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Weekend Classes
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Other(Specify)