NA 101 - Certified Nurse Assistant Training (Accelerated) - Course Syllabus 2023-2024

Sep 28, 2026

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NA 101 Certified Nurse Assistant Training (Accelerated) syllabus for Wilco Area Career Center outlines an IDPH-certified program designed to prepare qualified nurse assistants for care delivery within hospitals and long-term care facilities. The curriculum includes patient care principles plus laboratory and on-site clinical experience, leading to eligibility for the state certification exam after theory and 40+ hours of clinical training. Students must meet age, education, language, and health requirements, complete CPR certification, use specified books and supplies, and complete chapter tests, module exams, a comprehensive final, and clinical performance evaluations.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryHealthcare

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Pages16

Reading Time40 min

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Course Overview

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Description/Content and Instructional Philosophy

Credit and Contact Hours

Requirements and Materials

Eligibility Requirements

Books, Supplies & Supplemental Materials

Learning and Assessment

Student Learning Outcomes

Methods of Instruction

Graded Assignments and Policies

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Wilco Area Career Center 500 Wilco Blvd, Romeoville, IL 60446 815-838-6941 Course Title: NA 101 – Certified Nurse Assistant Training (Accelerated) Instructors: Linda Cirrincione RN, Barbara Hosbey RN,Amanda Ramsden RN Length of Course: One Semester Articulation/Relationship: Students that complete all Illinois Department of Public Health ( IDPH) requirements and receive a final score of 80% or above will receive 6.0 credit hours from Joliet Junior College (JJC) . Description/Content: Designed to prepare qualified nurse assistants to administer care as a member of a nursing team in hospitals and long-term care facilities. Course content includes principles of patient care and laboratory / clinical experience. Program is certified by the Illinois Department of Public Health. Instructional Philosophy: The Basic Nursing Assistant Training Program is structured to prepare the student for employment as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) . The curriculum includes all standards and procedures contained in the IDPH Certified Nurse Aide Instruction Manual. The State Nurse Assisting Competency Examination can be taken with the successful completion of the theory portion of this class and the completion of 40+ hours of on-site clinical experience at a local nursing facility, which is included in the course structure. Upon passage of the state certification exam, the student will be eligible to gain employment as a CNA in various health care facilities such as hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and home health agencies. Students may also choose to continue their education in preparation for any number of careers in the health care field. Credit and Contact Hours: The student will receive 3 high school credits for successful completion of this year long course. Joliet Junior College offers 6.0 credit hours for the successful completion of this course with a final grade of 80% or better. Students are expected to pass the Illinois State Certification Exam on the first ( 1st) attempt. Other: Students must be at least 16 years of age and must have completed at least 8 years of grade school or provide proof of equivalent knowledge. Students must be able to speak and understand the English language and be in good physical, mental and emotional health. American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support ( BLS) CPR certification must be completed prior to the clinical experience. Books, Supplies & Supplemental Materials: Required 1. Sorrentino / Remmert (2023) . Mosby’s Essentials for Nursing Assistants; 7th edition textbook. ISBN: 978-0-323-79631-6 2. Study guides and homework as assigned by instructors. Student Learning: 1. Discuss the role of the nurse assistant in various healthcare settings. 2. Name the body systems and describe their main functions. 3. Perform all 21 state required performance skills satisfactorily (competently) . 4. Demonstrate effective ways to care for residents with Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias. 5. Identify and demonstrate the correct procedure when performing CPR. 6. Demonstrate respect for the resident as a physical, social, psychological and spiritual being. 7. Practice safe and complete personal care to all assigned residents. 8. Supplemental Material: 1. Students will need to purchase a khaki Wilco scrub top along with navy blue scrub pants. The scrub top can be purchased by the student through Wilco’s uniform supplier. The navy-blue pants can be purchased on your own or through the Wilco uniform supplier. White socks and white, closed toe, leather/vinyl shoes are required for the clinical experience and will be purchased by the student. ( No Crocs or backless shoes) 2. Students will need a working watch with a second hand. 3. Students will need a completed physical exam, and a 2 step TB skin test (or equivalent chest x-ray or blood test) prior to the start of the clinical experience. 4. American Heart Association BLS

FAQs

What training and clinical hours are required for state certification eligibility?

Students must complete the theory portion and 40+ hours of on-site clinical experience at a local nursing facility included in the course structure. After passing the state certification exam, they become eligible for CNA employment.

What are the course credit and articulation details with Joliet Junior College?

Students earn 3 high school credits for successful completion. Joliet Junior College offers 6.0 credit hours for completion with a final grade of 80% or better.

What requirements must students meet before the clinical experience?

Students must be at least 16, have completed at least 8 years of grade school or provide equivalent knowledge, and be able to speak and understand English while being in good physical, mental, and emotional health. AHA Basic Life Support CPR certification must be completed prior to clinical experience.

Sep 28, 2026

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