a. Basic Nursing Assistance (CNA) - ICAPS
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 2
Last Re-Certification Date: 1/15/2025
Program Description
This seven-credit-hour course is designed to prepare nursing assistants to work under the direction of a licensed professional nurse to provide care in various healthcare settings. Coursework includes the development of basic nursing skills through lectures, laboratory demonstration and practice, and 48 hours of clinical experience. The Illinois Department of Public Health has approved the course for a total of 136 hours of instruction.
The ICAPS program is designed to uplift and support Adult Education Students and provide an opportunity to obtain a college credit certificate or an industry recognized credential while having language and/or contextualized support from an Adult Education Instructor.
Established in 2024
CIP: 51-3902 Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
McHenry County College
Program Contact Info
8900 U.S. Highway 14
Crystal Lake, IL 60012
Crystal Lake, IL 60012
(815) 479-7842
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
- (311131 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Illinois Department of Public Health
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
16 Weeks ( 144.00 Hours / 7.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $851.00 |
| Books | $417.00 |
| Fees | $239.00 |
| Total Cost | $1,507.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Must be an Adult Education Student at McHenry County College.
Must make an appointment to register. Students can call 815-455-8752 to make an appointment. Please leave a voicemail if you are unable to speak to someone directly.
Entry Requirements:
- Physical Exam
- Other - TB Test, criminal background check, fingerprinting, COVID vaccine
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Non-English Instruction
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Night Classes
Performance Data
Program: a. Basic Nursing Assistance (CNA) - ICAPS
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 2
Last Re-Certification Date: 1/15/2025
Program Description
This seven-credit-hour course is designed to prepare nursing assistants to work under the direction of a licensed professional nurse to provide care in various healthcare settings. Coursework includes the development of basic nursing skills through lectures, laboratory demonstration and practice, and 48 hours of clinical experience. The Illinois Department of Public Health has approved the course for a total of 136 hours of instruction.
The ICAPS program is designed to uplift and support Adult Education Students and provide an opportunity to obtain a college credit certificate or an industry recognized credential while having language and/or contextualized support from an Adult Education Instructor.
Established in 2024
CIP: 51-3902 Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide.
Provider Information
McHenry County College
Program Contact Info
8900 U.S. Highway 14
Crystal Lake, IL 60012
Crystal Lake, IL 60012
(815) 479-7842
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
- (311131 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Illinois Department of Public Health
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
16 Weeks ( 144.00 Hours / 7.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $851.00 |
| Books | $417.00 |
| Fees | $239.00 |
| Total Cost | $1,507.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Must be an Adult Education Student at McHenry County College.
Must make an appointment to register. Students can call 815-455-8752 to make an appointment. Please leave a voicemail if you are unable to speak to someone directly.
Entry Requirements:
- Physical Exam
- Other - TB Test, criminal background check, fingerprinting, COVID vaccine
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Non-English Instruction
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Night Classes