CNA Training Program for Healthcare Enthusiasts
"Bringing Excellence to Students"
Certified Nursing Assistant
Description
This course is a state-approved program that provides intensive training in both nursing assistant theory and its practical application in a professional clinical setting. Basic life-saving method is taught, including CPR and the Heimlich maneuver.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Graduates of this program shall be able to:
Clinical
Students are required to perform 40 hours of supervised, hands-on CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT duties in a state-approved nursing home. Students must demonstrate competence of the 21 skills needed for the Illinois Department of Public Health to receive a certificate and care for elderly residents. Job ethics are discussed and reviewed.
Requirements
Must be 18 years of age - High school diploma or GED – if neither is available, the student must pass the standardized math and reading entrance exam with a minimum score at the 8th-grade level. Students must have physical exam and provide proof of current (less than 1-year-old) negative TB skin test or negative chest x-ray. As of January 21, 1996, a UCIA Criminal Background Check is required for individuals to work as nursing assistants.
Certification Award Presentation
Successful completion requires a minimum grade of 77% on the midterm and the final exam, an overall minimum grade point average of 77%, and attendance of at least 90% of the class sessions. Students are required to attend 100% of the clinical orientation. Upon successfully completing the course, Nu Era Training Academy will issue a certificate.
Competency Exam
After the graduate receives a passing grade on the competency exam and the background check, their name and social security number are entered on the roster at the Illinois Department of Public Health as a Certified Nursing Assistant. This exam is required by the state, and the fee is currently $75.00.
Tuition cost is $1350.00 for Theory, Clinical, Mandatory Drug Test, Textbook, Workbook, CPR Certification and uniform shirt.
Mosby’s Essentials textbook for Nursing Assistants and Workbook Mosby’s ISBN# 9780323811149
NON-REFUNDABLE REGISTRATION FEE: $150.00
TUITION: $1000.00
BOOKS, SUPPLIES AND SCRUB SHIRT: $90.00
DRUG TEST $35.00
COMPETENCY EXAM $75.00
CPR CERTIFICATION
THE TOTAL COST FOR THE PROGRAM IS $1350.00
SEPARATE FEES:
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK $40.00
PAYMENT PLAN OPTION:
$400 DOWN TO START
$325.00 Due 2nd week
$325.00 Due 4th week
$300.00 Due 6th week
PAYMENT MADE IN FULL RECEIVE $50 OFF.