*Certified Nursing Assistant Class Information
This program is designed to prepare students to provide basic health care in hospitals and nursing homes.
The program will provide training experience and educational opportunities that will benefit you and
your community.
The class consists of three components: 1) 99 hours of classroom theory 3) 40 hours of clinical experience
100 % attendance is required for state certification requirements
*Successful completion of this course will allow you to test for certification by the Illinois Dept. of Public Health
ADMISSION PROCEDURE:
STEP 1: An application package must be completed with all supporting materials attached (2-Step Tuberculosis,
I want to be a CNA questionnaire, Physical Verification Form) AND it must be turned in by the deadline stated in
the application. Incomplete application packages will not be considered for enrollment. The CNA program is
extremely competitive and space is limited.
STEP 2: A limited number of applicants will be invited to attend an orientation where they will receive additional
information about completing the process to register for classes. If you are invited to an orientation but do not
attend your application will be considered void and you must complete the process again to be considered. Again,
all of the application must be filled out with required attachments or the application is void.
STEP 3: Each applicant must pass assessment at the pre-determined level.
- Eighth grade reading level
- 80% minimum score on math assessment (Remedial tutoring may be required)
(Applicant notified of results)
STEP 4: Schedule appointment with Bushue Background Screening to do a live scan fingerprint check at a
personal cost of $30.00 or $32.00 if paying by charge/debit card. (217-342-3042). The scan can be locally at the
ROE’s Office – 200 S. College, Suite B in Danville, IL.
Successful completion of all steps will place students into the first available class.
STUDENT COSTS:
- 2-Step TB test @ Verml. Co. Health Dept. $48 (cash/check or Illinois medical card)
- Course/Lab Fee $65.00 (Must be paid by 1
st
day of class)
- Uniform (white), shoes (white), watch, Cost varies (Available in DACC Bookstore)
gait (safety) belt
-Textbook / Workbook $84.50 DACC Bookstore
-Tuition & Tech fees Based on 7 credit hours
*After successful course completion: Illinois Nurse Aide Certification Exam (INACE) –
Computer-based exam $75 fee – payment made by credit or debit card
The Nurse Aide Competency Evaluation Program is a measure of nurse aide related knowledge, skills and
abilities. The purpose is to see if individuals are able to understand and safely perform the job of nurse aide. The
test is taken upon successful completion of the program.
CLASS MEETS:
DACC / Prairie Hall / Room 107-108 Instructors Office - Prairie Hall / Room 112/113
Or) DACC Higher Education Center Hoopeston 847 E. Orange Street in Hoopeston
For more information regarding registration and class schedules call 443-8782
*This program is not eligible for Federal Title IV programs (Pell/Loans) or the Illinois MAP program.