Certified Nursing Assistant
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 11
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/3/2025
Program Description
This program is designed to prepare individuals to function in the role of nursing assistants under the supervision of a licensed nurse. Students will be prepared to offer basic services relating to the comfort, welfare, and safety of persons requiring health care. This program is designed to meet the curriculum requirements of the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH).
Established in 2025
CIP: 51-3902 Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Kankakee Community College
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
- Higher Learning Commission; Illinois Department of Public Health
- Industry Standard: Nursing Assistant Certification with Illinois Department of Public Health
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification, Community College Certificate of Completion, Employment
16 Weeks ( 161.25 Hours / 8.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $1,392.00 |
| Books | $183.00 |
| Fees | $110.00 |
| Tests | $85.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $336.00 |
| Total Cost | $2,106.00 |
Financial Aid
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Contact Provider
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- Physical Exam
- Reading - Score of 213 on Accuplacer Next Gen
- Other - Fingerprinting background check & certain required immunizations
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Day Classes
- Other(Specify)
Performance Data
Program: Certified Nursing Assistant
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 11
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/3/2025
Program Description
This program is designed to prepare individuals to function in the role of nursing assistants under the supervision of a licensed nurse. Students will be prepared to offer basic services relating to the comfort, welfare, and safety of persons requiring health care. This program is designed to meet the curriculum requirements of the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH).
Established in 2025
CIP: 51-3902 Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide.
Provider Information
Kankakee Community College
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
- Higher Learning Commission; Illinois Department of Public Health
- Industry Standard: Nursing Assistant Certification with Illinois Department of Public Health
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification, Community College Certificate of Completion, Employment
16 Weeks ( 161.25 Hours / 8.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $1,392.00 |
| Books | $183.00 |
| Fees | $110.00 |
| Tests | $85.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $336.00 |
| Total Cost | $2,106.00 |
Financial Aid
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Contact Provider
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- Physical Exam
- Reading - Score of 213 on Accuplacer Next Gen
- Other - Fingerprinting background check & certain required immunizations
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Day Classes
- Other(Specify)