BASIC NURSING ASSISTANT TRAINING PROGRAM/CNA 

The Basic Nursing Assistant Training Program consists of 120 clock hours of coordinated theory, lab and clinical learning activities. The program covers concepts on basic nursing skills. It is designed to prepare students to function under the supervision of the Registered Nurse in various healthcare settings. Successful completion of the program will lead to eligibility to sit for the competency exam administered by Southern Illinois University of Carbondale (SIUC). Upon successful passing of the state competency exam, the student's name will be added in the Nurse Aide Registry which means that a student can work as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in healthcare facilities. 

Specific Admission Requirements: 

1. The prospective student must be at least 17 years of age.  

2. A reading comprehension proficiency of at least 10th grade level.  

3. A Physical examination, which includes a TB test within the last 12 months 

4. Criminal Background Check (to be initiated by school) 

5. Copy of health insurance coverage if available 

6. Must have a valid social security number 

Program Objectives/Outcomes 

Upon program completion, the nursing assistant graduate will be able to:  

• Describe the healthcare system and its role as part of the nursing team 

• Identify Patient care ethical principles.  

• Be able to demonstrate effective communication with the healthcare team  

• Have an enhanced understanding of older adults  

• Identify the human body structure and function 

• Demonstrate how to provide care for patients  

• Demonstrate how to promote safety 

• Discuss and demonstrate how to prevent falls 

• Discuss and demonstrate the use of restraint alternatives and safe restraint use  

• Discuss and demonstrate how to prevent infection 

• Demonstrate good body mechanics 

• Discuss and demonstrate how to safely handle, move and transfer the person  

• Discuss and demonstrate how to perform grooming and hygiene  

• Discuss and demonstrate how to assist residents with bowel and urine elimination  

• Discuss and demonstrate how to collect specimens  

• Discuss and demonstrate how to assist with exercise and activity  

• Discuss and demonstrate how to assist with wound care  

• Discuss and demonstrate how to assist with oxygen needs 

• Discuss and demonstrate how to assist with rehabilitation and restorative nursing care 

• Discuss and demonstrate how to care for people with common health problems 

• Discuss and demonstrate how to care for people with mental health problems 

• Discuss and demonstrate how to care for a person with confusion and dementia 

• Discuss and demonstrate how to assist with emergency care 

• Discuss and demonstrate how to care for the dying patient