Basic Nurse Assistant Training Certificate
Total Cost of Basic Nurse Assistant Training Certificate
(in-district) $1,068.00
Credit Hours to Complete: 7
Semesters to Complete: 1
Low-income individuals may qualify for the Health Professions Opportunity Grant.
Please contact the HPOG advisor at ahaller@mchenry.edu.
This 7 credit hour course is designed to prepare nursing assistants to work under the direction of the licensed professional nurse to provide care in various health care settings. Coursework includes 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 144 hours of instruction.
After you successfully complete the Nursing Assistant class, you are eligible to take the written State Nurse Aide Competency Exam. When you pass the Nurse Aide Competency Exam, your name is added to the Healthcare Worker Registry, and you can be employed as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
An individual will be placed on the Nurse Aide Registry when:
- s/he has successfully completed a training program approved in accordance with the Long-Term Care Assistants and Aides Training Program Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code 395)
- AND, s/he has met the required criminal background check information (Section 300.661), and there are no findings of abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of property in accordance with Sections 3-206.01 and 3-206.02 of the Nursing Home Act. Disqualifying Convictions in Accordance with the Health Care Worker Background Check Act (225 ILCS 46).
What you need to know about getting your Basic Nurse Assistant Training Certificate (CIP 511614)
| Occupation and Occupational Profile Link | SOC Code |
|---|---|
| Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants | 31-1014 |
| Expense | Cost |
|---|---|
| Fees | $136.00 |
| Books and supplies | $301.75 |
| Total Expenses | $437.75 |
| in-district | out-of-district | out-of-state | international | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $630.00 | $1,811.95 | $2,214.59 | $2,214.59 |
| Additional Basic Nurse Assistant Training Certificate Costs | $437.75 | $437.75 | $437.75 | $437.75 |
| Program Total | $1,068.00 | $2,249.70 | $2,652.34 | $2,652.34 |
| Completers in FY11 | 344 |
|---|---|
| Proportion Completing in Normal Time | 15.1% |
| Type of Loan | Loan Amount |
|---|---|
| Title IV Loans | $- |
| Private Loans | $- |
| Institutional Payments | $- |
Contact Information
Phone: (815) 455-8710
Additional information:
- Learn more about general CNA requirements published by the Illinois Department of Public Health.
- Nursing AAS
- LPN to RN Bridge Program
Semesters to complete assumes students are taking a full-time credit load of 12 credits per semester (the minimum required for federal financial aid).
Proportion of students completing in normal time is the percentage of FY11 completers who earned the credential within the specified time of their first enrollment at the College.
Students attending part-time or changing their program of study are two common reasons why they may not complete in "normal" time.
Tuition and fees are set by the Board of Trustees. Prices for books and supplies are subject to change.
See additional information about international student costs.