Basic Nurse Assistant Training
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/1/2026
Program Description
6 week Basic Nurse Training Program (includes 6 weeks class/theory and clinical experience). Upon successful completion candidates will be deemed eligible to sit for the Illinois State Competency Exam. BNATP average wage is $16hr.
Established in 2015
CIP: 51-3901 Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
First Step to Excellence Health Care
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
- (311131 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
IL Dept of Health
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Board of Higher Education
Education Information
License
6 Weeks ( 120.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $950.00 |
| Books | $117.00 |
| Fees | $138.00 |
| Tests | $75.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $289.00 |
| Total Cost | $1,569.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
Picture ID, Social Security card and copy of HS Diploma or GED transcripts. Entrance exam time approximately 1 hour. The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this program is $3,000.
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Other - Background check Health Care Workers Registry
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
- Other(Specify)
Performance Data
Program: Basic Nurse Assistant Training
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/1/2026
Program Description
6 week Basic Nurse Training Program (includes 6 weeks class/theory and clinical experience). Upon successful completion candidates will be deemed eligible to sit for the Illinois State Competency Exam. BNATP average wage is $16hr.
Established in 2015
CIP: 51-3901 Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training.
Provider Information
First Step to Excellence Health Care
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
- (311131 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
IL Dept of Health
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Board of Higher Education
Education Information
License
6 Weeks ( 120.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $950.00 |
| Books | $117.00 |
| Fees | $138.00 |
| Tests | $75.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $289.00 |
| Total Cost | $1,569.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
Picture ID, Social Security card and copy of HS Diploma or GED transcripts. Entrance exam time approximately 1 hour. The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this program is $3,000.
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Other - Background check Health Care Workers Registry
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
- Other(Specify)