CNA ICAPS
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 11
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/9/2025
Program Description
KCCs Nursing Assistant ICAPS program is a pathway for adults 16 and older, and not enrolled in high school, to simultaneously pursue a Nursing Certificate while obtaining contextualized academic and workforce preparation support. Students can enter at multiple points throughout their journey. Depending on their prior knowledge, students can enroll in the health careers bridge course. If successfully, they can then enroll in the Nursing Assistant program in conjunction with the ICAPS adult education support course. If an adult education student is academically prepared for the Nursing Assistant program, but lacks a high school diploma, they can accelerated their training by simultaneously enrolling in the ICAPS adult education support course and the Nursing Assistant course. The objective is to obtain a Nursing Assistant credential and/or Illinois High School Diploma.
Established in 2024
CIP: 51-3902 Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Kankakee Community College
Program Contact Info
100 College Drive
Kankakee, IL 60901
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 802-8355
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
- (311131 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Illinois Department of Public Health
Quality Assurance
- Illinois Community College Board
- Industry Standard: Certified Nursing Assistant through Illinois Department of Public Health
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification, Community College Certificate of Completion, Employment
16 Weeks ( 188.00 Hours / 9.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $2,958.00 |
| Books | $184.00 |
| Fees | $290.00 |
| Tests | $110.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $701.00 |
| Total Cost | $4,243.00 |
Financial Aid
- Other grants and/or KCC Foundation if applicable
Application Procedure
Student must qualify for adult education services and access through Adult & Community Education. If a student is also eligible for services and WIOA Title 1 funding, he or she has met all criteria for the Nursing Assistant ICAPS program. The next steps are to qualify academically through Accuplacer testing and by meeting all the criminal background and drug screening requirements through the Health Careers division.
Entry Requirements:
- Physical Exam
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Day Classes
Performance Data
Program: CNA ICAPS
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 11
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/9/2025
Program Description
KCCs Nursing Assistant ICAPS program is a pathway for adults 16 and older, and not enrolled in high school, to simultaneously pursue a Nursing Certificate while obtaining contextualized academic and workforce preparation support. Students can enter at multiple points throughout their journey. Depending on their prior knowledge, students can enroll in the health careers bridge course. If successfully, they can then enroll in the Nursing Assistant program in conjunction with the ICAPS adult education support course. If an adult education student is academically prepared for the Nursing Assistant program, but lacks a high school diploma, they can accelerated their training by simultaneously enrolling in the ICAPS adult education support course and the Nursing Assistant course. The objective is to obtain a Nursing Assistant credential and/or Illinois High School Diploma.
Established in 2024
CIP: 51-3902 Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide.
Provider Information
Kankakee Community College
Program Contact Info
100 College Drive
Kankakee, IL 60901
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 802-8355
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
- (311131 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Illinois Department of Public Health
Quality Assurance
- Illinois Community College Board
- Industry Standard: Certified Nursing Assistant through Illinois Department of Public Health
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification, Community College Certificate of Completion, Employment
16 Weeks ( 188.00 Hours / 9.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $2,958.00 |
| Books | $184.00 |
| Fees | $290.00 |
| Tests | $110.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $701.00 |
| Total Cost | $4,243.00 |
Financial Aid
- Other grants and/or KCC Foundation if applicable
Application Procedure
Student must qualify for adult education services and access through Adult & Community Education. If a student is also eligible for services and WIOA Title 1 funding, he or she has met all criteria for the Nursing Assistant ICAPS program. The next steps are to qualify academically through Accuplacer testing and by meeting all the criminal background and drug screening requirements through the Health Careers division.
Entry Requirements:
- Physical Exam
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Day Classes