Mission Statement

The mission of the Nursing Assistant Certificate program is to provide the resources, curriculum, and clinical experiences to enable program completers to gain knowledge, skills, and behaviors to attain entry-level employment as nursing assistants in long-term care facilities, hospitals, and other health care settings.

Goals/Student Learning Outcomes

GOAL 1 Students will demonstrate competency with basic nursing skills.

Students will demonstrate proficiency in the 21 basic skills required per IDPH. (safety & infection control)
Students will interpret vital signs (v/s). (safety)

GOAL 2 Students will demonstrate professional behaviors.

Students will demonstrate properly reporting their completed basic nursing skills to instructor and or staff. (resident rights)
Students will be on time for clinical. (safety)

GOAL 3 Graduates will demonstrate critical thinking skills.

Students will test for understanding of the “Big Three” on final exam.
Students will determine when it is necessary to use universal precautions during clinical. (infection control)

Accreditation

The Basic Nurse Assistant Training Program is approved by the Illinois Department of Public Health. Completers are eligible to take the Nurse Aide Competency Evaluation Program (NACEP) and become certified by the state of Illinois.

To Remain In and Graduate From the Program

Requirements upon Program Acceptance: Drug screen, fingerprint criminal background check, physical exam, and immunizations.
Documentation of current CPR certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider (HLTH 041 at ICC or equivalent) or American Red Cross (ARC) Professional Rescuer and Health Care Provider. CPR certification must remain current throughout the program.

Additional Program Information

This program is comprised of classroom, laboratory, and clinical learning experiences. Courses are offered at Illinois Central College campuses and other off-site locations. Students will learn to apply theoretical knowledge, and basic nursing skills to observe and report client/resident signs and symptoms. The Nursing Assistant, under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse or LPN, functions as a member of the health care team in the nursing home, hospital, or home health setting.

PROGRAM COURSES	titles	Credit Hours
HLTH 112	NURSING ASSISTANT TRAINING	5
HLTH 116	NURSE ASSISTANT: ALZHEIMER	1

NURSING ASSISTANT: CERTIFICATE [CAREER PROGRAM]

Total Credit Hours: 6

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