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Make a Difference in Patient Experience: Become a Certified Nurse Assistant

As a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA), you provide hands-on care and essential support to patients while assisting nurses and other clinical team members. CNAs play a vital role in the patient experience, often serving as the consistent presence from admission through discharge.

If you’re looking to build a career as a Certified Nurse Assistant serving patients in the Metro East and Southern Illinois region, this program at Midwest Career Source is designed for you.

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About the Certified Nurse Assistant Program

This 172-hour, 8-week course combines classroom theory and skills lab training at the MCS training facility with hands-on clinical experience in hospitals and nursing homes. The program is designed to prepare students for a Basic Nurse Assistant (BNA) certificate by building the skills outlined in the training objectives.

Upon successful completion, students will receive a certificate of completion as a Basic Nurse Assistant and will be eligible to take the state examination. After passing the exam, individuals will earn their Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) credential.

Employer job titles include Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) or Patient Care Technician (PCT).

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Course Objective

This course trains individuals to provide compassionate patient care and support the nursing team in clinical settings. Basic Nurse Assistants (BNAs) assist with patient care and daily needs while working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), helping ensure safe, effective, and consistent care.

The curriculum follows the Illinois Department of Public Health program model and combines classroom construction with hands-on clinical experience.

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