Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)

Program Summary

This program is designed to teach and train the student to function as an integral part of a health care team, under the direction of a registered or licensed nurse, in nursing homes or home health care settings.

Upon satisfactory completion of the program, the student will be eligible to take the State of Illinois Nurse Aide Competency test.

Upon successful completion of the program, students are required to pass the Illinois Department of Public Health’s Certified Nursing Assistant Examination for employment in this field of study.

 

Possible Career Opportunities

Certified Medication Aide; Certified Nurse Aide; Certified Nurses Aide; Certified Nursing Assistant; Geriatric Nursing Assistant; Licensed Nursing Assistant; Nurses’ Aide; Nursing Aide; Nursing Assistant; State Tested Nursing Assistant

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*Completion of all three programs, CNA, Phlebotomy, and EKG, may be eligible to sit for the Patient Care Technician certification (NCPCT) through National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)

SOC Codes: 31-1014.00

 

 View this Program in the College Catalog

 

CNA Program Resources


Admission Requirements

  • AGE: Be at least 16 years of age.
  • ENTRANCE TEST: Must meet college-level Multiple Measures Placement English. Complete all college admission forms and meet all admission
    policies of the College and program. 
  • BACKGROUND CHECK: A fingerprint background check must be initiated prior to starting class. A 2-step PPD test for TB must be completed prior to clinical.

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Courses

Credit Hours
*CNA 120Basic Nurse Assistant Training Program7
CPR 120CPR for Healthcare Providers0.5
TOTAL HOURS7.5
*This course is mandatory for working in long-term care facilities.
90 hours - theory
40 hours - clinic (will be held off-campus)

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Contacts

Admissions and Advising

618-634-3200
Toll Free 1-800-481-2242
admissions@shawneecc.edu

 

Amy Sheffer

CNA Program Coordinator
 618-634-3285
 amys@shawneecc.edu