This 7-credit hour certificate program prepares individuals to deliver safe, competent and quality care under the supervision of a registered nurse. The course includes basic nursing skills necessary to provide direct care to patients with special emphasis on skills and knowledge required to care for residents in long term care and sub acute settings. Clinical experience is held off campus. Students are required to provide their own transportation. Students successfully completing the program are eligible to sit for the IDPH certification examination and enter the State of Illinois Nurse Aide Registry. Opportunities for employment are found in settings such as long term care facilities, home health agencies, hospitals, and private duty.

This program is part of Harper's Dual Credit Career Partnership. Applicants from this high school Dual Credit Career Partnership must have completed the 11th grade prior to entering and must also meet the program's special admission requirements.