General Information

• This is a limited enrollment program. Course requires instructor’s consent.
• Applications, assessments and interviews are conducted on an ongoing basis during the year. Call (847) 635-1461 for an appointment.
• The Basic Nurse Assistant Training program (BNA 100) is offered as a 6 semester credit hour course in conjunction with BNA 105 (1 additional semester credit hour).
• The course is offered
  1. As a 10 week Daytime Program
  • Four times a year – January, April, July, October
  • Four times a week (Monday – Thursday plus 5 Fridays)
  • 9 AM to 3 PM
  2. As a 16 week Weekend Program
  • Two times a year – January & August
  • Friday evenings (4 – 8:30 PM) and Saturdays (8AM – 3:30 PM)
• The student is required to:
  1. Submit the results of a recent physical examination by a doctor (M.D.) or nurse practitioner. The physical examination must include:
     • TB test or chest x-ray results
     • Rubella, Rubeola and Varicella titers, and proof of immunizations if indicated
     • Hepatitis B vaccination or declination
     • Medical clearance from M.D. or nurse practitioner stating that you are physically able to undertake BNAT and work as a nurse’s aide after completing the program
     • Oakton Community College Health History form completed and signed by you (Health requirements must be completed before a student can attend the clinical portion of the program)
  2. Complete a criminal background check application during the first week of the program.
• Classes for both programs are held at the Ray Hartstein Campus in Skokie. Clinical experience is offered at local nursing homes and hospitals. Students must provide their own transportation between the college campus and the clinical agencies.
• There are three components of the course: theory, lab practice, and clinical. Students must maintain a C or better average throughout the course and pass all three components in order to complete the course.
• A Career Day is held at the end of the course to assist students in obtaining a CNA position in local nursing homes, hospitals or home care agencies.