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KEC Course Title: CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (CNA) (14051A001/14098A005)

Class Location: KEC

High School Credits Available: 2 College Credits Available: 7

Dual Credit Course Info: NUR100 - Basic Nursing Assistant Training
● Dual credit through Kishwaukee College
Certification(s): American Heart Association CPR

Days/Sessions/Semesters: ● Classes held daily, Monday-Friday.
● Potential KEC sessions available - 1 2 3
Tuesday/Thursday evenings (3 hours - time TBD)
● Semester(s) - 1 and 2

Prerequisite / Minimum Competency Score of 233 or better on reading Accuplacer test; or
Required:
Score of 4 or better on the ACCUPLACER WritePlacer exam; or

Pre-ACT Secure/ACT score reports with scores of 19
composite or 19 English or an SAT score report of 480 in the
PSAT/SAT evidence-based reading and writing scores; or

Unofficial transcript of unweighted GPA of 3.5/4.0 over 5 high
school semesters or 3.0/4.0 over 6 semesters.

Additional Requirements / Costs: Textbook / NA
Curriculum:

* All fees and costs are subject to change annually Equipment / Safety Glasses/Goggles
as industry costs rise, however are believed to be Blood Pressure Cuff
accurate as of the date of document creation. Lab Fees:
Indicated fees are separate from and in addition to Stethoscope and Gait Belt ($45)
those that may be charged by your sending school. Wrist Watch with Second Hand
Equipment provided for 2026-2027 school
year
Uniform: Scrub Top ($37)
Class Shirt ($8)
Costs waived for 2026-2027 school year
Scrub Pants
Vinyl or Leather Shoes

Miscellaneous: Drug Test ($90)
TB Test ($45)
CNA Test ($85)
Valid State Issued ID
Valid Social Security Card
Fees waived for 2026-2027 school year

This course provides a strong base for students who wish to gain experience and background for advanced study in
the health and medical fields. Instruction includes orientation to health-related careers, basic patient care skills,

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