CNA/Certified Nursing Assistant
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/17/2023
Program Description
The Certified Nursing Assistant program is designed to provide students with the skills to give basic patient care in a nursing home or hospital. The course includes instruction in basic theory and bedside skills such as bed baths, moving and lifting, enemas, and othe skills. Students will receive practice in a lab setting and in a nursing home. Successful completion of this program qualifies the student for the Illinois Basic Nursing Assistant Certificate and to take the state approved Competency Examination.
Established in 2014
CIP: 51-3902 Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Prairie State College
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
- (311131 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
State Certification
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
License
8 Weeks ( 56.00 Hours / 7.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $1,300.00 |
| Books | $200.00 |
| Fees | $40.00 |
| Tests | $70.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $360.00 |
| Total Cost | $1,970.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
The student brings any sponsored documents that need to be completed to the PSC Academic and Career Development Advisor located in the Adult Training and Outreach Center. The documents are returned to the sponsoring agency (student) for issuance of the voucher. Once the voucher is received, the student registers in Enrollment services at the main campus. Next, they would take the voucher to the Business office (Main Campus) to have their account updated to reflect they are being sponsored. The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $3,000.
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Writing - Placement into ENG 099 or higher
- Other - Must be 16 years of age and have Social Security card
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
Performance Data
Program: CNA/Certified Nursing Assistant
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/17/2023
Program Description
The Certified Nursing Assistant program is designed to provide students with the skills to give basic patient care in a nursing home or hospital. The course includes instruction in basic theory and bedside skills such as bed baths, moving and lifting, enemas, and othe skills. Students will receive practice in a lab setting and in a nursing home. Successful completion of this program qualifies the student for the Illinois Basic Nursing Assistant Certificate and to take the state approved Competency Examination.
Established in 2014
CIP: 51-3902 Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide.
Provider Information
Prairie State College
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
- (311131 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
State Certification
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
License
8 Weeks ( 56.00 Hours / 7.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $1,300.00 |
| Books | $200.00 |
| Fees | $40.00 |
| Tests | $70.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $360.00 |
| Total Cost | $1,970.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
The student brings any sponsored documents that need to be completed to the PSC Academic and Career Development Advisor located in the Adult Training and Outreach Center. The documents are returned to the sponsoring agency (student) for issuance of the voucher. Once the voucher is received, the student registers in Enrollment services at the main campus. Next, they would take the voucher to the Business office (Main Campus) to have their account updated to reflect they are being sponsored. The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $3,000.
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Writing - Placement into ENG 099 or higher
- Other - Must be 16 years of age and have Social Security card
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Night Classes
- Day Classes