Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Certificate

What Follows is the Program Outline.

This program is not designed for students transferring to other colleges or universities. As a rule, courses with a second digit "0" are designed to transfer. Students planning to transfer should consult a Counselor to verify the transferability of courses. Prerequisites for courses are noted in the IVCC Catalog. Program Pre-Admission Information is included if applicable.

Any Semester

CNA 1214

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

8

Total Credit Hours: 8

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) curriculum consists of 1 course which includes lecture, college laboratory practice, and clinical experience in long-term care facility. The CNA Program is approved by the Illinois Department of Public Health. At the end of this course, a minimum grade of C is required to register for the State Competency exam necessary for certification. The program is completed in 8 weeks. A student must be active on the Illinois Health Care Worker Registry to be considered for admission to the RN and/or Practical Nursing Program at IVCC.

More information regarding program requirements can be found at https://www.ivcc.edu/cna.

PLEASE NOTE: All students will be required to have a fingerprinting, criminal background check, and negative 10-panel drug screen. A misdemeanor or felony conviction may prevent you from becoming certified and/or working in a healthcare setting. If you have a disqualifying conviction, you must obtain a waiver, as outlined on the Illinois Health Care Worker Registry site. Visit https://www.ivcc.edu/cna for more information.

For additional information please consult any counselor at [phone], [e-mail], [phone], or the Health Professions Division Office at 815-224-0485.

2/2025