Students are graded as pass or fail. Illinois State Law requires students complete a non-fingerprint criminal history record in accordance with the Health Care Background Check Act . Criminal background check applications will be provided to students during the first week of class. Certified Nursing Assistants, employed by a health care facility that receives Medicare funds are entitled to tuition reimbursement by the employer. The Nursing Assistant Training program is six credit hours.
Student pays the current cost for each credit hour along with a lab fee.
In addition to the college tuition and lab fee, students pay for a textbook, workbook and supplies, which include a watch with a second hand, a stethoscope, a sphygmomanometer, white nurse's shoes and white nurse's pants. A South Suburban College name pin and blue scrub top are to be ordered through the College Bookstore. Students must provide their own transportation. The goal of the Nurse Assistant Training Program is to prepare both men and women to become an essential and effective member of the health care team. Students are admitted every eight weeks during the fall and spring semester and during one eight week session in the summer.