Nursing Assistant
Nursing Assistant (NAS)
Designed to prepare nursing assistants to provide care in various health care settings under the direction of a registered nurse. The program includes development of fundamental nursing skills through lectures, laboratory activities and clinical experience. Students may also complete elective courses to gain knowledge and practical skills in ethical and legal responsibilities, medical terminology, venipuncture and electrocardiography.
Attendance at an information session is ENCOURAGED in order to apply for admission to this program. By attending an information session, you will learn what is expected of you as an applicant as well as the functionality of the program. Please register through our form below.
Nursing Assistant Program Information Session Registration
Complete the MANDATORY application for Triton College.
In addition to fulfilling the selective admission health program requirements, candidates must complete the following general admission requirements: complete a Triton College application, submit applicable transcripts, take placement exams or demonstrate course equivalency, and complete new student orientation.
Upon successful completion of the Nurse Assistant Program requirements, the graduate receives a certificate and becomes eligible to take the Illinois Nurse Aide Test, which is required for certification by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH). The program is approved by the Illinois Department of Public Health, 525 W. Jefferson St., Springfield, IL 62761, (217) 785-5133.
Certificates
Courses
Additional Information
- Nursing Assistant Program Information Session Dates: Fall 2019
- Nursing Assistant Program Information Session Packet: Summer 2019
- CNA Requirement Forms
- Health Care Worker Registry - Disqualifying Convictions
Contact Information
Sandra M. Bowling, RN
Program Coordinator, BNATP #0117
Office: H-200
(708) 456-0300, Ext. 3767
sandrabowling@triton.edu