Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 6
Last Re-Certification Date: 10/27/2023
Next Re-Certification Date: 3/12/2026

Program Description

(*In LWIA 06--this program approved for 1Y and for COD's Rapid Response Grant Dislocated Worker participants only, or, if in conjuction with other patient care or nursing pathway courses*) ------------------------------------------------ Certified Nursing Assistants are entry-level providers of direct patient care in today's health care environment, including long-term care, hospitals, home health agencies, rehabilitation and hospice. Routine care and treatment are administered by the nursing assistant under the direct supervision of a nurse. Nurses aide training is completed in one term of instruction that is comprised of lecture, lab, and clinical. This program meets the guidelines set by federal and state government. Upon successful completion of the program students are eligible to become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). Program offered at Westmont Campus only.

Established in 1998

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

Training Program Type

Vocational

Provider Information

Program Contact Info

425 Fawell Blvd
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
650 Pasquinelli Dr
Westmont, IL 60559

Associated Job Families and Occupations

  • Healthcare Support Occupations
    • (311131 )

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

State of Illinois-Dept. of Public Health

Quality Assurance

  • Industry Standard: Illinois Department Of Public Health

Education Information

License, Community College Certificate of Completion

8 Weeks ( 160.00 Hours / 6.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$864.00
Books$250.00
Fees$26.00
Tests$67.00
Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc)$520.00
Total Cost$1,727.00

Financial Aid

  • Pell Grants
  • Illinois Monetary Award Program
  • Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
  • Institutional Scholarships

Application Procedure

Book and lab fees are estimates. A College of DuPage admission application is required as well as a Health Sciences admission application. Please contact the program coordinator for additional questions or information. **Weeks completion dates based on attendance during fall and spring semesters only**

Entry Requirements:

  • Drug/Alcohol Screening
  • HS Diploma/GED
  • Physical Exam
  • Reading - College Level
  • Other - Criminal Background Check, Medical Documentation

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

  • Full-Time Enrollment
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Labs
  • Weekend Classes
  • Night Classes
  • Day Classes
  • Other(Specify)

Performance Data

Program: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 6
Last Re-Certification Date: 10/27/2023
Next Re-Certification Date: 3/12/2026

Program Description

(*In LWIA 06--this program approved for 1Y and for COD's Rapid Response Grant Dislocated Worker participants only, or, if in conjuction with other patient care or nursing pathway courses*) ------------------------------------------------ Certified Nursing Assistants are entry-level providers of direct patient care in today's health care environment, including long-term care, hospitals, home health agencies, rehabilitation and hospice. Routine care and treatment are administered by the nursing assistant under the direct supervision of a nurse. Nurses aide training is completed in one term of instruction that is comprised of lecture, lab, and clinical. This program meets the guidelines set by federal and state government. Upon successful completion of the program students are eligible to become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). Program offered at Westmont Campus only.

Established in 1998

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

Provider Information

Program Contact Info

425 Fawell Blvd
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
650 Pasquinelli Dr
Westmont, IL 60559

Associated Job Families and Occupations

  • Healthcare Support Occupations
    • (311131 )

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

State of Illinois-Dept. of Public Health

Quality Assurance

  • Industry Standard: Illinois Department Of Public Health

Education Information

License, Community College Certificate of Completion

8 Weeks ( 160.00 Hours / 6.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$864.00
Books$250.00
Fees$26.00
Tests$67.00
Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc)$520.00
Total Cost$1,727.00

Financial Aid

  • Pell Grants
  • Illinois Monetary Award Program
  • Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
  • Institutional Scholarships

Application Procedure

Book and lab fees are estimates. A College of DuPage admission application is required as well as a Health Sciences admission application. Please contact the program coordinator for additional questions or information. **Weeks completion dates based on attendance during fall and spring semesters only**

Entry Requirements:

  • Drug/Alcohol Screening
  • HS Diploma/GED
  • Physical Exam
  • Reading - College Level
  • Other - Criminal Background Check, Medical Documentation

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

  • Full-Time Enrollment
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Labs
  • Weekend Classes
  • Night Classes
  • Day Classes
  • Other(Specify)