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NURSING ASSISTANT
(334HLTH)
Available at Both Wright College main and the Humbolt Park Vocational Education Center
(Basic Certificate, Code 0700)
 
(7 credit hours minimum)
 
The Nurse Assistant certificate program prepares individuals with the theoretical and clinical knowledge necessary to function as members of the health care team. They are able to offer competent assistance and basic nursing care to patients and clients in a variety of health care settings. Students who complete the certificate meet the educational requirements for the Illinois Nurse Aide Competency Examination. After successful completion of this exam, an individual becomes a Certified Nurses Assistant (CNA) in Illinois. This certificate is often a prerequisite for associate degree nursing programs.
 
Prospective students must be eligible for reading 125 or higher or have passes college level english with a "c". Students must consent to a non-fingerprint criminal background check. prior to registering for the program. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
5 lecture hours and 6 lab/clinical hours are scheduled per week.
 
Health Tech 540 Nurse assistant 7

    Total Hours 7
 

 


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