Nursing Assistant
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 15
Last Re-Certification Date: 5/12/2023
Program Description
Students will be prepared to deliver patient care on a team led by a registered nurse (RN) or a licensed practical nurse (LPN) in a patient care environment, including hospitals, extended care facilities, home care agencies, and other related organizations. Students study simple body structure and function, normal growth and development, principles of infection control, disease processes, and medical terminology. The student receives skills training in patient-nursing assistant relationships; taking and recording vital signs; bathing, feeding, dressing, and transporting patients in hospitals and nursing homes; and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The program also provides advanced skills training in catheter care, range of motion, bowel and bladder training, maternal and infant care, admission and discharge procedures and care of the dying.
Established in 2016
CIP: 51-3902 Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Methodist Medical Center - College of Nursing
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
- (311131 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
IL Dept of Public Health
Quality Assurance
- Industry Standard: IL Dept. of Public Health
Education Information
License
9 Weeks ( 135.00 Hours / 7.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $1,500.00 |
| Books | $125.00 |
| Fees | $130.00 |
| Tests | $65.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $60.00 |
| Total Cost | $1,880.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
Complete Methodist College application, if requirements for admission are met (Accuplacer reading exam), they are accepted. Student then pays a deposit and is scheduled for an orientation.
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- Reading - Basic Skills
- Other - Immunizations, background check
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Weekend Classes
- Night Classes
Performance Data
Program: Nursing Assistant
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 15
Last Re-Certification Date: 5/12/2023
Program Description
Students will be prepared to deliver patient care on a team led by a registered nurse (RN) or a licensed practical nurse (LPN) in a patient care environment, including hospitals, extended care facilities, home care agencies, and other related organizations. Students study simple body structure and function, normal growth and development, principles of infection control, disease processes, and medical terminology. The student receives skills training in patient-nursing assistant relationships; taking and recording vital signs; bathing, feeding, dressing, and transporting patients in hospitals and nursing homes; and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The program also provides advanced skills training in catheter care, range of motion, bowel and bladder training, maternal and infant care, admission and discharge procedures and care of the dying.
Established in 2016
CIP: 51-3902 Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide.
Provider Information
Methodist Medical Center - College of Nursing
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
- (311131 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
IL Dept of Public Health
Quality Assurance
- Industry Standard: IL Dept. of Public Health
Education Information
License
9 Weeks ( 135.00 Hours / 7.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $1,500.00 |
| Books | $125.00 |
| Fees | $130.00 |
| Tests | $65.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $60.00 |
| Total Cost | $1,880.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
Complete Methodist College application, if requirements for admission are met (Accuplacer reading exam), they are accepted. Student then pays a deposit and is scheduled for an orientation.
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- Reading - Basic Skills
- Other - Immunizations, background check
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Weekend Classes
- Night Classes