Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) & Health Care Resource Training Programs
The Polish American Association's Certified Nurse Assistant Training Program is 14 weeks long and consists of 150 hours (100 hours of theory and 50 hours of clinical practice) in the basic principles and procedures of patient care. Clinical experience is obtained in a long term care setting (nursing home/ hospital). The program prepares students to give personal care to patients by helping them meet basic human needs for everyday living. The program's instructors are Registered Nurses (RN), licensed in Illinois.
The program is approved by the Illinois Department of Public Health's Training and Technical Direction Unit for Long Term Care Field Operations. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are assisted in taking the Illinois Nurse Aide Competency Examination. Passing this exam is a requirement of becoming a Certified Nursing Aide, licensed to a practice as a nursing assistant all over the state.
Upon successful passing of the state exam students can also take advantage of the Health Care Resource Training Program, which includes Physical Rehabilitation Aide training (PRA) and CPR. This training is 36 hours long and is conducted over three consecutive weekends.
Students may additionally participate in PAA's ESL classes, contextualized for the medical field, learn to write a resume, and learn interviewing skills.
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
Requirements for the training funded by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity as well as by the Illinois Community College Board:
- Complete an application form
- Be at least 18 years old
- Provide a copy of a photo ID and Social Security card
- Complete a criminal background check form
- Pass the English skills test
- Physical exam
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S.A.
- Must live in Illinois
- Have a low income status*
Requirements for the training funded by the City of Chicago Department of Family and Support Services as well as by the Illinois Community College Board:
- Complete an application form
- Be at least 18 years old
- Provide a copy of a photo ID and Social Security card
- Complete a criminal background check form
- Pass the English skills test
- Physical exam
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S.A.
- Must live in the City of Chicago
- Have a low or moderate income status*
(*Please call the PAA 773-481-5403 for the current income eligibility figures.)
Students receive the textbook and other materials free of charge. We provide placement assistance, which includes teaching job search and job readiness skills, as well as finding jobs for participants and placing them into unsubsidized employment. We follow up our student's employment after 30, 60 and 90 consecutive days of employment. Confirmation forms are signed by the employer.
If an applicant does not meet the income eligibility or residency requirements for the free CNA training, the PAA offers paid classes:
The total cost of the CNA program (150 hours) is $960
- The cost of tuition is $ 745
- The Criminal Background Check is $40
- Misc. expenses: $75
- The "Long - Term Care Assistants" by Mosby's textbook is $100
PAY FOR CNA TRAINING PROGRAM ONLINE USING CREDIT CARD
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If an applicant does not meet the income eligibility or residency requirements for the free Health Care Resource training, the PAA offers paid classes:
The total cost of the Health Care Resource Training Program is $295
- The PRA (Physical Rehabilitation Aide) training is $250.00
- The CPR training is $45.00
Payment must be received in full before classes begin. We accept cash,checks, or money orders. For more information, please call (773) 282-1122 ext. 403 or 401
PAY FOR PRA TRAINING PROGRAM ONLINE WITH CREDIT CARD ($250)
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PAY FOR CPR TRAINING PROGRAM ONLINE WITH CREDIT CARD ($45)
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