our CNA program

Clinical Experience: We offer extensive hands-on clinical training in healthcare facilities. The program is IDPH-approved and provides comprehensive training.

  1. Instructor Quality: Our Instructors qualifications and experience is paramount to the learner’s success through a strong focus on patient care

  2. Student Support: The availability of support services such as tutoring, job placement counseling

  3. Highlights: High student satisfaction rates and experienced faculty, affordable payment plans and strong ties to local healthcare employers

  4. Program Details: Our CNA program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary for the state certification exam. The program includes both classroom instruction and clinical experience.

    CNA Facts: https://dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/health-care-regulation/health-care-worker-registry/cna-facts.html

PRACTICAL NURSE TRAINING PROGRAM (lpn)

1. Foundational Nursing Knowledge

  • Anatomy and Physiology: Understanding the structure and function of the human body.

  • Medical Terminology: Learning the language used in healthcare settings.

  • Pharmacology: Basics of medication administration, including drug classifications, effects, and interactions.

2. Patient Care Skills

  • Basic Nursing Skills: Techniques for patient hygiene, mobility, feeding, and vital signs monitoring.

  • Wound Care: Proper techniques for dressing and caring for wounds.

  • Infection Control: Procedures to prevent and control infections in healthcare settings.

  • CPR and First Aid: Life-saving techniques and emergency response.

3. Specialized Nursing Areas

  • Geriatric Nursing: Care for elderly patients, understanding age-related conditions.

  • Pediatric Nursing: Care for children and understanding developmental stages.

  • Maternal and Newborn Nursing: Care for pregnant women, new mothers, and newborns.

  • Mental Health Nursing: Understanding mental health conditions and providing appropriate care.

4. Clinical Experience

  • Hands-on Practice: Applying learned skills in real healthcare settings under supervision.

  • Patient Interaction: Developing communication and interpersonal skills with patients and their families.

  • Clinical Rotations: Exposure to different areas of nursing, such as hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient clinics.

5. Professional and Ethical Practices

  • Legal and Ethical Issues in Nursing: Understanding the legal responsibilities and ethical considerations in nursing.

  • Communication Skills: Effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare team members.

  • Documentation and Record-Keeping: Accurate and efficient documentation of patient care.

6. Preparation for Licensing Exam

  • NCLEX-PN Preparation: Comprehensive review and practice exams to prepare for the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN).

Key Components of OUR LPN Programs:

  • Duration: 12 1/2 months full-time

  • Clinical Hours: A minimum number of clinical hours are required to ensure practical, hands-on experience.