(E93) Nurse Assistant
Program Description
This curriculum meets the mandates of the Illinois Department of Public Health to be eligible to take the competency exam for nurse aide and home health aide. The curriculum is conducted over an eight or sixteen week period and consists of classroom and clinical learning activities. The program prepares a student to assist with the care of the sick and the infirm under the supervision of registered nurses.
Nursing assistants work directly with the patient giving physical care and emotional support. The nursing assistant helps patients with personal hygiene, nutrition, elimination and mobility. Nursing assistants work for nursing homes, hospitals, temporary help agencies and home care agencies. Advancement in the health care field for nursing assistants is possible with further education.
In order to become a certified nursing assistant, one must complete a state-approved program like the one at SVCC and pass the Nurse Assistant Competency Evaluation.
- Candidate must be at least 15 years of age.
- Candidates who do not have a high school diploma or GED must be able to read at grade level 8 or have permission of instructor.
- On admission to the program, the student will need to meet health and immunization requirements. These requirements are detailed at the first class session.
Program Contacts at Sauk Valley Community College
Health Career Education Counselor, 815/835-6208;
Janet Lynch, Dean of Health Professions, 815/835-6374.
Occupation Profiles
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Estimated Program Cost
The following figures are based on current tuition and fee rates and estimated per-credit-hour cost of attendance for the required number 8 credit hours.
| In-District | Out-of-District | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees | $883.00 | $2,139.00 | $2,363.00 |
| Room and Board | $3,114.00 | $3,114.00 | $3,114.00 |
| Books and Supplies | $441.28 | $441.28 | $441.28 |
| Total | $4,590.48 | $5,654.48 | $5,902.48 |
Success Rates
| All Students | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Completion rate at 100% | 217 | 90 | 127 |
| Completion rate at 150% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Job Placement Rate: N/A
Loans
- Median loan debt for completers
- N/A
- Title IV loan debt
- $.00
- Private loan debt
- $.00
- Institutional debt
- $.00
