COURSE INTRODUCTION (IDPH Program Code NA-7056) The program follows the BNATP Model Program designed by IDPH for 136 hours, 96 hours of which are lecture and laboratory sessions and 40 hours of direct patient care session in the clinical setting. The model program focuses on teaching students to be competent in the concepts of person-centered care, infection control, restorative and rehabilitative nursing care, end of life care, care for patients with Alzheimer’s disease and professional ethics, rights and responsibilities of the nursing assistant. It also defines at minimum the 21 nursing skills students must be able to demonstrate with high competence before they can successfully complete the program requirements and be eligible to take the state certification exam. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Individuals applying for admission into the program must comply with the following: Must be at least 18 years of age. Must have completed High School Education or it’s equivalent (GED or College Credits). Pass the Test for Adult Basic Education (TABE) test administered during application. Submit a completed health-physical form that documents immunity for mumps, measles, varicella, diphtheria, tetanus, tuberculosis, and hepatitis B (or waiver) Submit to the required criminal background check (with fingerprints, if needed) and the results must show no disqualifying current or prior convictions. CLASS SCHEDULE No Schedule Available Tuition, Fees and Charges View/Download Program Brochure Enrollment Inquiry Form Enrollment Application New Lake College is approved by the IL Department of Public Health (IDPH) to conduct training in Basic Nursing Assistant Training Program (BNATP) with Program Code NA-7056