Nurse Assistant Certificate

Program Notes

This program prepares students to meet the educational requirements for licensure in the state of Illinois. For information about how this program may meet licensure requirements in other states, see State Licensure/Certification Information on the Parkland website.

To register for NAS 111 , students must:

• Have current placement out of ENG 098  and CCS 098 , and current placement into MAT 060 .
• Students who are non-native speakers of English must establish English proficiency through:
  • Minimum TOEFL iBT scores in reading, listening, speaking, and writing: 20-20-26-20; or
  • Minimum IELTS scores in reading, listening, speaking, and writing: 6.5-6.5-8-5.5.
• The Illinois Department of Public Health requires before registration: A fingerprint-based criminal background check that reveals no disqualifying convictions or an approved waiver, and no administrative findings of abuse, neglect or misappropriation of property. For a list of disqualifying convictions and waiver information refer to www.idph.state.il.us/nar/home.htm.

Before attending clinical and to remain in the program students must:

• Meet attendance requirements
• Meet all ethical and professional standards of the program, Parkland College, and the clinical agency
• Earn a 75 percent C or higher
• Pass the final exam with a 75 percent C or higher
• Successfully complete all required lab skills
• Submit the proper documentation, which includes a current physical exam, current 2-step TB skin test or equivalent, proof of immunizations and Healthcare Provider CPR certification. More detailed information is available on the Nurse Assistant website www.parkland.edu/cna.
• Have a valid social security number to attend clinical and sit for the state exam.

Graduation Requirements