Nurse Assistant/Aide (0053)

Nurse Assistant Training is approved by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) to provide instruction in basic nursing skills in theory, laboratory, and clinical settings. Upon successful completion of all course requirements, which includes meeting the Health Care Worker Background Check Act criteria, students are eligible to apply for the Competency Evaluation Exam. Students who successfully pass the Competency Evaluation Exam are added to the IDPH Health Care Worker Registry and are eligible to work as Certified Nurse Assistants (CNAs).

Certificates less than 16 credit hours are not eligible for financial aid.

Program Approval

Approved by the Illinois Department of Public Health

Sample Job Titles

Patient Care Attendant, Certified Nurse Aide, Home Health Aide, Nursing Assistant, Orderly, Health Care Technician, Ward Attendant, or Patient Care Technician

These employees work under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse and function as members of the health care team in a long-term care facility, hospital, clinic or home care setting.

Prerequisites to Apply

1. Meet eligibility requirements for admission to the College
2. Be at least 16 years of age
3. Successfully complete Nurse Assistant reading and math pre-tests or approved alternate assessments.
4. Students must have a background clear of any disqualifying convictions as verified by a fingerprint-based background check or obtain a waiver from the Illinois Department of Public Health before attending clinical

Curriculum Requirements

Graduation Requirements

1. Total Credit Hours: 8 credit hours in courses numbered 100 and above
2. Cumulative Grade Point Average: 2.00 (‘C’) or better for all work applicable toward the degree that was completed at Richland
3. Residency: 8 credit hours or more at Richland Community College

Certification Requirements

Students must complete all course requirements and meet the Health Care Worker Background Check criteria to be eligible to apply for the State Competency Evaluation Exam. Students who pass the exam are placed on the State of Illinois Health Care Worker Registry as CNAs. Employers verify students’ certification through the Health Care Worker Registry; the state does not issue credentials, certificates, or licenses to CNAs.

Required Courses

HLTH 141

Nurse Assistant Training

8.0

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