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Basic Nurse Assistant Training (BNAT)
The BNAT curriculum offers a basic study of principles and procedures used by the nurse assistant in long-term care, home health settings and hospitals. The program focuses on basic human needs and the care of elders. Students acquire skills and concepts through hands-on clinical experiences at local health care facilities.
This is a limited enrollment program.
Four Steps to Enroll in the BNAT Program:
- Call the BNAT office at the the RHC Campus for an appointment for testing and an interview at 847-635-1461.
- Complete an application to Oakton Community College, meeting all admission requirements.
- Register for BNA100 and BNA105 concurrently after acceptance into the BNAT Program.
- Pay for your class by the deadline date that you receive when you register in order to secure your seat.
For more information, contact Kathleen Ahern-Gray, department chair, at 847.635.1461 or aherngra@oakton.edu.
(Oakton also offers an associate's degree in Nursing.)
IMPORTANT DATES
May 25
Summer hours begin.
May 28
Memorial Day holiday, College closed.
June 4
Eight-week summer classes begin.
June 4
Three-week interim grades due.
June 11
Seven-week summer classes begin.
June 11
Four-week interim grades due.
June 14
Last day to submit proof of residency, business service agreements and chargebacks/joint agreements.
June 21
Last day to change to Audit.
June 21
Last day to drop and have course dropped from record.
June 28
Last day for filing Graduation Petitions.
June 28
Last day to withdraw with a "W" (no withdrawals after mid-term)
Students will receive a grade in all courses in which they are enrolled after June 28..
July 4
Independence Day holiday. College closed.
