NURSA 0100
CNA Nursing Orientation
0 Credit Hours

NURSA 1105
Nurse Assistant Training
6 Credit Hours

Students will gain theoretical knowledge and basic skills essential to the practice of health care workers who assist nurses in providing person-centered care in a variety of healthcare settings. Training includes simulated practice and opportunity for clinical application to learn basic nurse assistant competencies. This course is approved by the Illinois Department of Public Health, Office of Health Regulations. Successful completion is required for application to sit for the Illinois Nurse Aide Competency written certification exam. NOTE: ALL students must have a valid social security number, meet health requirements, and pass a fingerprint criminal background check. (3 lecture hours, 4 lab hours, 3 clinical hours)

Prerequisite: Advising session attendance or equivalent; select health requirements as explained at the Advising Session. Course requires Reading Placement Category One. Minimum age of 16 due to Illinois state law.