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.

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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

COURSE INTRODUCTION

The PN Prerequisite program is a 5-course program designed to prepare the student for the Practical Nursing Diploma Training Program (PNDTP) program. The program is intended to measure the student’s basic skills in communication, calculations relating to percentages, decimals, ratios and proportions, human behavior and the body systems.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Individuals enrolling into the PN prerequisites must have completed high school education or its equivalent (GED or college credits). Individuals will also be required to submit other requirements such as proof of identity.

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SUMMER 2023

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COURSE INTRODUCTION (IDFPR Program Code US49110500)

The Practical Nursing Diploma Training Program adopts a competency-based instructional approach which will help students master nursing competencies
particular to licensed practical nurses. It ensures achievement of entry-level competencies through necessary coursework and skills practice. Classroom instruction utilizes the following teaching and learning methods:

• Online Activities
• Classroom Discussion
• Instructor and Video Skills Demonstration
• Student Return-Demonstration
• Clinical Rotations

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• Completed at least a high school education or its equivalent (GED or College Credits)
• Maintains good standing in the IDPH Health Worker Registry as a C.N.A.
• Completed and achieved minimum proficiency level of at least 50% in overall performance with the ATI Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS)
• Submit to the required criminal background check (with fingerprints, if needed) and the results must show no disqualifying current or prior convictions.
• Completed a recent (within the last 6 months) physical and medical examination with good health status.
• Maintains current American Heart Association (AHA) Certification.
• Completed the following courses required for the program:
  • General Anatomy & Physiology (completed within the last 5 years)
  • Introduction to Psychology
  • English Composition
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Basic Algebra

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Graduates of this program will receive Certificates of Completion for

• PRACTICAL NURSING
• IV THERAPY
• PHARMACOLOGY

COURSE INTRODUCTION

The Medical Assistant Training Program adopts a competency- based instructional approach which will help students master administrative and clinical competencies particular to certified medical assistants. It ensures achievement of entry-level competencies through necessary coursework and skills practice.

Applicants for the Medical Assistant Diploma Program must complete the following:

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• Completed at least a high school education or its equivalent (GED or College Credits).
• Successfully complete the Test for Adult Basic Education (TABE) Health Form with a proficiency score equivalent to at least a 12^th grade level in all areas including:
  • Reading and Comprehension
  • Mathematics and Basic Arithmetic
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Language and Communication
• 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.

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COURSE INTRODUCTION 

The Phlebotomy Technician Training Program adopts a competency-based instructional approach which will help students master administrative and clinical competencies particular to certified phlebotomy technicians. It ensures achievement of entry-level competencies through necessary coursework and skills practice.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• Completed at least a high school education or its equivalent (GED or College Credits).
• Successfully complete the Test for Adult Basic Education (TABE) Health Form with a proficiency score equivalent to at least a 12^th grade level in all areas including:
  • Reading and Comprehension
  • Mathematics and Basic Arithmetic
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Language and Communication
• 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.

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COURSE INTRODUCTION

The EKG Technician Training Program adopts a competency-based instructional approach which will help students master administrative and clinical competencies particular to certified EKG technicians. It ensures achievement of entry-level competencies through necessary coursework and skills practice.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• Completed at least a high school education or its equivalent (GED or College Credits).
• Successfully complete the Test for Adult Basic Education (TABE) Health Form with a proficiency score equivalent to at least a 12^th grade level in all areas including:
  • Reading and Comprehension
  • Mathematics and Basic Arithmetic
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Language and Communication
• 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

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