The Basic Nursing Assistant Training Program (BNATP) combines classroom and hybrid instructions with clinical experience at an approved nursing facility. Students are taught basic nursing skills, body structure and function, CPR, infection control, universal precautions, medical terminology, wound care, diabetes care, and proper lifting and positioning techniques. Students who complete the program are awarded a Certificate of Proficiency from this institution and are then qualified to take the skills test and the State Certification Exam to become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).  The certified exam is provided by the Illinois Department of Public Health. CNAs work in various areas of the healthcare community including long-term care facilities, hospitals, and home health.

Program Objectives:

1. Demonstrate professional behaviors and roles of a certified nurse aide upon entry into practice.
2. Demonstrate proficiency in performing basic CNA skills, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse for individuals with individuals with health alterations in a variety of settings.
3. Apply therapeutic communication techniques to provide basic care for clients throughout their lifespan.
4. Apply foundational knowledge in providing basic care as directed by a Registered Nurse for clients throughout their lifespan.
5. Utilize critical thinking skills in providing collaborative care, under the direction of the Registered Nurse for clients with selected health alterations in a variety of settings.
6. Apply foundational knowledge and empathy for culturally diverse clients with selected health alterations in a variety of settings.
7. Demonstrate competencies necessary to meet the needs of individuals throughout the lifespan in a safe, legal, and ethical manner.
8. Utilize relevant technology for client care and documentation.
9. Demonstrate competencies on the State Certification examination and the NHA certification exam(s).

Program Length and Time

Basic Nurse Assistant Training Program in 6 to 7 weeks

1. GROUP A: FACE TO FACE, MONDAY, TUESDAY, AND WEDNESDAY FROM 8:00 AM TO 2:30 PM:
2. GROUP B: FACE TO FACE, MONDAY, TUESDAY, AND WEDNESDAY FROM 5:00 PM TO 10:30 PM
3. GROUP C: HYBRID:: THURSDAY, FRIDAY, AND SATURDAY FROM 9:00 AM TO 3:30 PM.
4. GROUP D: FACE TO FACE. THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY FROM 5:00 PM TO 10:30 PM
5. GROUP E: FACE TO FACE, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY FROM 9:00 AM TO 6:30 PM.
6. GROUP F: HYBRID: MONDAY, WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY FROM 5:00 PM TO 10:30 PM.

PLEASE NOTE; THAT CLINICALS ARE ON WEEKDAYS AND WEEKENDS FROM 7:00 AM TO 3:30 PM AT AN APPROVED NURSING FACILITY

COST: $1199.00 

1. During enrollment: $400.00
2. Third week $400.00
3. In the Fifth week $399.00
4. ONE PAYMENT PLAN OF $1100.0