Basic Nurse Assistant Training Certificate

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/18/2025
Next Re-Certification Date: 3/18/2027

Program Description

This program will prepare students to become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). The student will master competency in the 21 manual patient care skills mandated by the Illinois Department of Public Health. Program training will consist of 64 hours of classroom lecture including Alzheimers, and 40 hours of lab training. In addition, the student gains hands-on experience by completing 40 hours of clinical rotations at a nearby health care facility. Students who successfully complete this program with a C (78%) or higher are eligible to take the State of Illinois Nurse Aide Competency Exam and receive a certificate through Moraine Valley Community College. After passing the State of Illinois Nurse Aide Competency Exam, students may seek employment in long-term care facilities, hospitals, and home health agencies.

Established in 2003

CIP: 51-3902 Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide.

Training Program Type

Vocational

Local Information

What portion of the total program cost (question 11), is for books and fees?600
SOC Code the curriculum will prepare the customer to obtain employemnt in34038

Provider Information

Moraine Valley Community College

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Program Contact Info

9000 W. College Parkway
Palos Hills, IL 60465
(708) 974-5735

Associated Job Families and Occupations

  • Healthcare Support Occupations
    • (311131 )

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

IDPH

Quality Assurance

  • North Central Association
  • Illinois Community College Board
  • Industry Standard: Illinois Nurses Association

Education Information

License

17 Weeks ( 152.00 Hours / 7.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$980.00
Books$350.00
Fees$547.00
Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc)$350.00
Total Cost$2,227.00

Financial Aid

Application Procedure

Standard Moraine Valley Community College application process. Meet with academic advisor to evaluate any transfer eligible credits and create an academic plan. Accuplacer testing may be required. The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $3,000.

Entry Requirements:

  • HS Diploma/GED
  • Physical Exam
  • Reading - High School

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
  • Open Entry/Exit

Performance Data

Program: Basic Nurse Assistant Training Certificate

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/18/2025
Next Re-Certification Date: 3/18/2027

Program Description

This program will prepare students to become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). The student will master competency in the 21 manual patient care skills mandated by the Illinois Department of Public Health. Program training will consist of 64 hours of classroom lecture including Alzheimers, and 40 hours of lab training. In addition, the student gains hands-on experience by completing 40 hours of clinical rotations at a nearby health care facility. Students who successfully complete this program with a C (78%) or higher are eligible to take the State of Illinois Nurse Aide Competency Exam and receive a certificate through Moraine Valley Community College. After passing the State of Illinois Nurse Aide Competency Exam, students may seek employment in long-term care facilities, hospitals, and home health agencies.

Established in 2003

CIP: 51-3902 Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide.

Local Information

What portion of the total program cost (question 11), is for books and fees?600
SOC Code the curriculum will prepare the customer to obtain employemnt in34038

Provider Information

Moraine Valley Community College

View WIOA-approved programs

Visit provider website

Program Contact Info

9000 W. College Parkway
Palos Hills, IL 60465
(708) 974-5735

Associated Job Families and Occupations

  • Healthcare Support Occupations
    • (311131 )

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

IDPH

Quality Assurance

  • North Central Association
  • Illinois Community College Board
  • Industry Standard: Illinois Nurses Association

Education Information

License

17 Weeks ( 152.00 Hours / 7.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$980.00
Books$350.00
Fees$547.00
Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc)$350.00
Total Cost$2,227.00

Financial Aid

Application Procedure

Standard Moraine Valley Community College application process. Meet with academic advisor to evaluate any transfer eligible credits and create an academic plan. Accuplacer testing may be required. The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $3,000.

Entry Requirements:

  • HS Diploma/GED
  • Physical Exam
  • Reading - High School

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
  • Open Entry/Exit