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Program facts 
Prepare for a career as a certified nursing assistant with this 6-credit-hour certificate program.
You’ll learn basic skills needed to assist nurses in the care of patients across a wide variety of health care settings and provide basic bedside care such as eating, dressing and bathing.
Get hands-on experience practicing your skills in Harper College’s Nursing Laboratory, a state-of-the-art simulated clinical environment.
After completing the program, you’ll qualify for full-time employment in long-term care facilities, home health agencies, hospitals and other settings.
Students can take CNA classes at Harper's main campus in Palatine or at the Learning and Career Center in Prospect Heights. Additionally, dual-credit opportunities exist for students at participating high schools.
For information on how to get started, see the CNA Admissions page.
This 6 credit-hour certificate program provides theory and training in the basic skills essential to the practice of health care workers who will assist the nurse in the care of patients in a variety of health care settings. Includes simulated practice and opportunity for clinical application. The courses are approved by the Illinois Department of Public Health, Office of Health Regulations. Successful completion is required for application for the Nurse Aide Competency Exam. NOTE: All students are required to have a valid Social Security number, pass a criminal background check and meet health requirements. Special fees apply.
Opportunities for employment are found in settings such as long-term care facilities, home health agencies, hospitals, and private duty.
This program is also a part of Harper’s Dual Credit Career Partnership. Applicants from this high school partnership must have completed the 11th grade prior to entering and must also meet the program’s special admission requirements.
Special admission requirement options include placement into ENG 096 or better, ESL 073 with a grade of B or better, or other placement options viewable in the CNA 111 course description.
A grade of C or better in these courses is required for this certificate.
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| CNA 111 | Nursing Assistant Training | 4 |
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Description: Provides theory and training in the basic skills essential to the practice of health care workers who will assist the nurse in the care of patients in a variety of health care settings. Includes simulated practice and opportunity for clinical application. This course is approved by the Illinois Department of Public Health, Office of Health Regulations. Successful completion is required for application for the Nurse Aide Competency Exam. NOTE: Students are required to have a valid Social Security number, pass a criminal background check, and meet health requirements for the clinical portion of the class. Special fees apply. Prerequisite: Placement into ENG 096 or better; or ESL 073 with a grade of B or better; english-placement-grid.php Class Schedule: Fall 2024 | Spring 2025 |
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| CNA 112 | Nursing Assistant Training: Clinical Experience | 2 |
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Description: Provides lab and clinical training in the basic skills essential to the practice of health care workers who will assist the nurse in the care of patients in a variety of health care settings. This course will be held off campus for the clinical experience. Includes simulated practice and opportunity for clinical application. This course is approved by the Illinois Department of Public Health, Office of Health Regulations. Successful completion is required for application for the Nurse Aide Competency Exam. NOTE: Students are required to have a valid Social Security number, pass a criminal background check and meet health requirements. Special fees apply. Prerequisite: CNA 111 with a grade of C or better. Class Schedule: Fall 2024 | Spring 2025 |
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For more information about CNA courses at Harper College, contact Admission Outreach at 847.925.6700, or submit a request information form. You can also apply online.
Please note: This program is not financial aid eligible.