Certified Nursing Assisting (CNA)
The Prairie State College Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certificate program equips
students with the essential skills for providing comprehensive patient care.
CNA Program
Our CNA program is designed to prepare students for a rewarding career in providing
essential care services for patients, including bathing, grooming, feeding, and providing
crucial support to nurses. As a CNA, you will also offer social and emotional support
to patients and play an essential role in communicating vital patient information
to nurses and licensed practical nurses (LPNs).
Program Overview
The CNA certificate program equips students with the necessary skills to deliver fundamental
patient care in a variety of settings, including hospitals, nursing care facilities,
community care facilities for the elderly, and home care. Upon successful completion
of the program, students will be ready to enter the workforce as competent and compassionate
CNAs.
To be eligible for the CNA certificate program, students must:
- Be at least 16 years old, in accordance with the Illinois Department of Public Health regulations.
PSC offers the Advanced Bedside Care Provider Certificate to CNAs who currently are employed in healthcare and seek to advance their skills. Program Prerequisites: Students must be currently registered on the State of Illinois CNA Registry (Students listed in the State of Illinois CNA Registry may be eligible for proficiency credit for NURS 100).
Contact
Kim Piña, RN
Assistant Professor/Coordinator, Certified Nursing Assistant
kpina@prairiestate.edu
(708) 709-3691
Office: Room 2226