CNA: Student Costs For 7 Credit Hour Certificate

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This program is designed to prepare students to provide basic health care in hospitals and nursing homes. The program will provide training experience and educational opportunities that will benefit you and your community.

Make Sure to Follow the Steps

Make sure you follow these steps to join the CNA program here at DACC.

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Join the CNA Program

NURS 110 – Role of Nursing Assistant (5 credit hours)
NURS 111 – Basic Nursing Procedures (2 credit hours)

2-Step TB test @ Vermilion Co. Health Dept. or can be done at other medical locations $48.00 est. (cash/check or Illinois medical card)
10 panel Non DOT Drug Screen $32.40 - must be ordered through the Nursing Department
Course/Lab Fee $65.00 (Must be paid by 1st day of class)
Textbook $95.00 Est. DACC Bookstore
Tuition & Tech fees $1,225 ($175 per credit hour) Based on 7 credit hours in District
Fingerprint check $50.00
Illinois Nurse Aid Certification Exam $75.00
TOTAL ESTIMATED: $1,590.40
Additional Student Cost: Uniform, shoes (white), watch, Gait Belt
Uniform must be purchased from Polyclinic Medical Supply (PCMS) @ 622 N. Logan, Danville. All other supplies can be purchased at PCMS or from vendor of your choice.
Cost Varies

After successful course completion: Illinois Nurse Aide Certification Exam (INACE) – Computer-based exam $75 fee – payment made by credit or debit card. The Nurse Aide Competency Evaluation Program is a measure of nurse aide related knowledge, skills and abilities. The purpose is to see if individuals are able to understand and safely perform the job of nurse aide. The test is taken upon successful completion of the program.