Basic Nurse Assistant (Cert)
Certificate—6 credit hours
Curriculum Code 1546
This Basic Nurse Assistant (BNA) program will prepare students to become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). The student will master competency in the 21 manual patient care skills mandated by the Illinois Department of Public Health. The Basic Nurse Assistant (BNA) program training will consist of 64 hours of classroom lecture including Alzheimer’s, and 32 hours of lab training. In addition, the student gains hands-on experience by completing 48 hours of clinical rotations at a nearby health care facility. Students who successfully complete this program with a C (78%) or higher are eligible to take the State of Illinois Nurse Aide Competency Exam and receive a certificate through Moraine Valley Community College. After passing the State of Illinois Nurse Aide Competency Exam, students may seek employment in long-term care facilities, hospitals, and home health agencies.