This course is offered twice a year, in the fall and spring quarters. Certification requires successful completion of an approved nursing assistant program, Allied Health 105 or equivalent, and passing of both the manual skills test and the written competency tests administered by Southern Illinois University. Check with the Occupational and Vocational Education Division for program-specific information available for many programs. This information is also available in Counseling, Transfer and Advising Services, SRC 2044. Check the current Quarterly class schedule for testing times and locations.
Space is limited.
Permits for Allied Health 105 can be obtained upon exiting the Testing and Assessment Center Lab, IC, Room 100. A criminal background check and a physical examination which indicates that the student is able to perform all the physical tasks in the CNA curriculum is required by the first day of class. The criminal background check is required by the state of Illinois. The program is one quarter in duration. Allied Health 105 is offered each quarter, including the summer term.