Basic Nurse Assistant • Certificate of Completion

Occupational Program

Colleague Code: CC.CNA

Curriculum Code: NAS 207

Program Information:

• This program consists of one course and is designed to prepare those seeking employment as assistants to nurses in nursing homes, hospitals and home health settings.
• The program includes classroom, laboratory and clinical experience.
• Students successfully completing the program will have met state requirements and are eligible to take the required IDPH Nurse Aide Competency Exam.
• Physical and Immunizations-All CNA students must provide evidence of satisfactory physical and emotional health.  A designated physical form is provided to students by the LLCC Basic Nurse Assistant Department.  In addition, each student is also required to provide proof of immunizations. 
• Drug Screening-All CNA students are required to complete a drug screen conducted through a company selected by LLCC.  The drug screen fee is pad by the student.  If a student receives a positive drug screen result, he or she is dismissed from the program.
• Students MUST be present on the first day of class. Students cannot be absent the first day of clinical.
• A fingerprint background check will be performed at the student's expense. A fingerprint-based criminal background check is required by law for all nurse aide students and must be completed prior to registration. Students will need to complete the Authorization and Disclosure form and turn it in to the CNA Office, Montgomery Hall 1102; Registration, Menard Hall; Advising Office, Menard Hall; local Education Service Area; or email to [e-mail]. Once the disclosure form is processed, students will be given a livescan form to take to an approved vendor for fingerprinting. The student will be issued a receipt by the vendor that will need to be turned in to the CNA Office. Fingerprints must be completed in order to register for the CNA course. NO EXCEPTIONS.
• This certificate of study must be taken in its entirety to meet requirements.

For Program Information Contact:

To learn more about this program and view contact information, visit the Basic Nurse Assistant webpage.

Course Requirements:

Required Program Courses

NAS 101	Basic Nurse Assistant	6.5
Total Credit Hours:		6.5

Students must receive a grade of C or higher to earn the certificate.

Reading Requirements:

• Reading placement score of 240 or higher
• ACT reading score of 18 or higher
• SAT Writing/Reading score of 477 or higher
• High School GPA of 2.7 or higher
• GED Reasoning Through Language Arts score of 175 or higher