Nursing Assistant

Certificate

This course is designed for students interested in becoming nursing assistant. Students receive training that will enable them to work in hospitals, long-term care facilities, or other health care facilities. A criminal background check is completed as a part of the program. This program is approved by the Illinois Department of Public Health.

Applicants should contact the Testing Services Office at the College. The Associate Degree Nursing Program entry packet and selection procedures can be found by reviewing the Restricted Allied Health Admission resources. The steps to be followed are specified in the admissions packet. In addition to completing a college application, the applicant must be able to do the following:

Must possess an unencumbered active Illinois LPN license.
Provide proof of successful completion of an approved school of practical nursing
Successfully complete the associate degree nursing pre-entrance examination (TEAS)

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What You Can Do

Jobs

Acute Care Hospitals
Nursing Homes Long-Term Care
Rehabilitation Centers
Assisted Living Centers
Home Health

Earning Potential

View the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook for Nursing Assistants at Nursing Assistants and Orderlies : Occupational Outlook Handbook: : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov)

Modes of Instruction
Learn more about the modes of instruction offered at John A. Logan College.

Program Details

00NAD 0055

View Program Guide for Nursing Assistant Certificate

NAD 101	Nursing Assistant Training	7
		7

Total Hours for Degree

The Certificate in Nursing Assistant is a minimum of 7 credit hours. Please use our Tuition and Fees page to calculate your approximate cost.

*Students will be responsible for additional classroom materials and tools.

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John A Logan College is accredited through the Higher Learning Commission. For more information on programs with specialized accreditations please visit Programs with Specialized Accreditations – John A. Logan College (jalc.edu).

John A Logan offers a seamless transfer to the next step in your educational journey for many of our programs. Our academic programs prepare you for what you will need to transfer to a four-year college or university. When you have selected the college where you would like to transfer, it is important to review their specific admission and course requirements. John A Logan College has many articulation agreements with various colleges.

Transfer Planning – John A. Logan College (jalc.edu)

Demonstrate safe practices that comply with standards of practice for nursing assistants.
Demonstrate behaviors consistent with professional work ethics.
Demonstrate infection control practices that comply with standards of practice for nursing assistants