CNA Training

Our policy and philosophy are to provide equal opportunities to all applicants, students and employees without regard to their race, sex, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, any other gender related/sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, genetic information, pregnancy, child birth or related medical conditions, or any other bias prohibited by law. We also prohibit harassment against any of our applicants, students, and employees based on any of these protected categories.

In order to provide equal access to applicants, students and employees, we also provide reasonable accommodations(s) to applicants, students and employees, with disabilities. We also provide reasonable accommodations to applicants, students and employees affected by pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, provided the individual is otherwise qualified to perform the essential functions of the job. If such assistance is needed, we encourage you to contact the Program Coordinator who will meet with the Admissions committee to discuss each case on an individual basis. We will strive to make every reasonable accommodation to help ensure the success of each person enrolled in our Program.

Students with disabilities who believe that they may need accommodations in this class are encouraged to contact the Program Coordinator at (309) 635-7064 or via email at educator@renaissancecarerehab.com This will help ensure necessary accommadations as far as the Program is able to provide.

The Student must provide their Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or 504 plan to the Instructor or Program Coordinator at the earliest possible time, no later than the first day of class. Accomodations may not be made without the required documentation. The Illinois State Competency Exam also allows for extra time and a read-aloud test, providing those specific accomodations are documented on the IEP. Tutoring and additional time for lab skills practice will be offered on Mondays and Wednesdays for one hour after class and by appointment when necessary.

Renaissance Care Center (RCC) Basic Nursing Assistant program follows the Model Program as outlined in the State of Illinois Administrative Code, section 395 and meets all requirements of the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Basic Nursing Assistant Training Program (BNATP) requirements. This course also complies with Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regulations.

RCC Basic Nursing Assistant Training Program is designed to prepare those seeking employment as nursing assistants in long-term care, hospitals, home health and other health care settings. Nursing Assistants function under the direction and supervision of a Licensed Nurse. Upon successful completion of this program the student will be trained to safely provide person-directed care while advocating for and maintaining the persons’ rights in an infection-controlled environment. This program facilitates learning in a variety of settings including classroom, lab and clinical. Clinical rotation will take place at Renaissance Care Center or other long term care center as circumstances dictate. The instructor to student ration for the classroom will be at least 1 instructor to 15 students. The instructor to student ratio for clinical will be at least one instructor to 8 students.

The program schedule may vary from class to class to meet the needs of the community. Classes may be rescheduled or cancelled with or without notice, based on class size and instructor availability.

1. The student will demonstrate proficiency in application of knowledge gained in the classroom by translating it to the clinical setting as it relates to delivery of person-directed care including communication, customer service, teambuilding and conflict resolution.
2. The student will demonstrate proficiency in performing all skills related to delivery of person-directed care in a variety of clinical settings, while maintaining safety,
3. The student will understand and demonstrate professional behaviors expected of the nursing assistant in a variety of clinical settings.
4. The student will demonstrate proficiency in safely providing person-directed care while advocating for and maintaining the persons’ rights in an infection-controlled environment.

Successful completion of this program will result in eligibility to register for and take the Illinois State competency exam. Upon passing the State competency exam, the student will be listed on the State of Illinois Health Care Worker registry and eligible for employment as a certified nursing assistant. An individual who has successfully completed the course must take the Illinois State competency exam and be listed on the State of Illinois Healthcare worker registry, which equates to being certified, within 120 days of beginning employment in a healthcare facility. Please refer to the following website for detailed information. Successful completion of this program does not guarantee successful completion and passing the Illinois State competency exam.

http://www.nurseaidetesting.com/basic-nurse-assistant-training-program-bnatp/

Students may register in person at Renaissance Care Center, 1675 E Ash Canton, Il between the hours of 9 am and 4 pm Monday-Friday, during enrollment periods designated on the Academic calendar which is found on the website at www.renaissancecarerehab.com

Renaissance Care Center Basic Nursing Assistant Training Program Admission requirements include the following:

1. The prospective student must be at least 16 years of age, of temperate habits and good moral character, honest, reliable and trustworthy.
2. The prospective student must complete a Health Care Worker Background Check Disclosure and Authorization form so that a search of the Health Care Worker Registry can be conducted. This form must be completed in person on or before Orientation Day of the class in which you are planning to enroll.
3. The prospective student must be able to speak and understand English or a language understood by a substantial percentage of a facility’s residents.
4. The prospective student must have completed at least eight years of grade school or provide proof of equivalent knowledge.
5. The prospective student must take reading and math assessment prior to registration for the program.
6. The prospective student must receive an 80% or higher on the reading assessment. Students who score less than 80% on the reading assessment will be referred to local educational resources to improve quality of life and increase opportunities to receive additional educational assistance.
7. Prospective students scoring less than 80% on the math assessment must agree to attend math tutoring sessions which will be noted on each class schedule. Individual student and instructor schedules may dictate the scheduling of the tutoring session.

1. Physical and Immunization requirements must be completed and turned in to your instructor/program coordinator prior to the first day of clinical.
2. The student must obtain a current physical, including past and current immunizations documentation, from a licensed medical doctor attesting to the applicant’s physical abilities to perform NA duties.
3. The physical must be performed after the first day of class and before the first day of clinical. An RCC Basic Nursing Assistant Training Program History and Physical form is required for this physical.

Students employed by RCC and have met health requirements per RCC policy are not required to obtain a current physical.

Any student, regardless of employment status who has a change of health status during their enrollment in the RCC Basic Nursing Assistant Program is required to have an updated physical, stating the student’s health status will not prohibit them from safely meeting the course requirements as stated in this syllabus.

1. TB testing is not a requirement for the theory or lab portion of a program, but clinical sites will require a two-step negative TB test or follow-up annual TB testing or a chest x-ray. For foreign-born students, make sure the student identifies whether the student has ever had the Calmette-Guerin (BCG) vaccine which is a vaccine to prevent tuberculosis given in some countries. The student cannot have a PPD skin test for TB if the student has been vaccinated.
2. IDPH also accepts IGRA (interferon-gamma release assay) testing. These tests are approved under QuantiFERON® or T-SPOT®. These tests are the preferred method of testing for persons who have had the BCG vaccine.
3. The results of the two-step tb test must be recorded in “mm”. The word “negative” or “positive” will not be acceptable results.
4. Complete a Hepatitis B vaccination series or sign a waiver as required by facility.
5. Influenza vaccination as required by clinical site. RCC Basic Nursing Assistant Training Program does not require proof of an Influenza vaccine.
6. Covid testing as required by clinical site. Proof of Covid vaccine or exempt status is required. RCC will follow all current CDC and IDPH guidelines regarding COVID 19.

RCC Basic Nursing Assistant Training Admissions Department will require original documents for the admission process. Documents will not be accepted by mail, fax or email. Please make copies of all documents that you submit to the RCC Basic Nursing Assistant Training Admissions Department.

All required physical forms and tb testing results must be completed prior to the first day of clinical.

Failure to submit required documentation by the first day of clinical will result dismissal of the student from the RCC Basic Nursing Assistant Training Program.

1. It is the policy of the IDPH that an individual must have a valid Social Security number in order to take the state written competency examination for the ANAPT or a BNATP. There are no exceptions!
2. Licensed individuals (nurses, physicians, etc.) may apply for a license with a TIN through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), but a CNA student must have a Social Security Number.
3. You must produce a valid Social Security by the first day of class in order to continue in the RCC Basic Nursing Assistant Training Program. A copy of your Social Security card will be copied and kept in a secure file. This will not be shared with any entity, other than the IDPH as per their regulations.

1. The prospective student must complete a Health Care Worker Background Check Disclosure and Authorization form on or before Orientation day of the class in which the student is enrolled, so that a Criminal History records search of the Health Care Worker Registry can be conducted.
2. The Program Coordinator will conduct a search of the State of Illinois Health Care Worker Registry. Prospective students found to be in good standing on the Illinois Health Care Worker Registry and meet IDPH and Federal requirements, will not have to submit to an additional Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.
3. Students who are not already on the Health Care Worker Registry with a FEE_APP or CAAPS on the requirement for a fingerprint background check MUST submit to a live-scan fingerprint background check prior to the first day of class. This fee is NOT included in the tuition and must be paid for by students not employed by Renaissance Care Center or sponsoring facility if applicable. Renaissance Care will pay this fee for any student employed by Renaissance Care Center.
4. The result of the fingerprint background check must result in “no hit” or “automatic waiver”. If a hit results and is a disqualifying conviction the student will receive a letter from IDPH stating they have a disqualifying conviction and will also receive a waiver application with directions. If a student does have a disqualifying conviction, the student must be immediately disenrolled. The student cannot continue any portion of the course until a waiver has been granted. It is the responsibility of the student to obtain the waiver. Obtaining a waiver can be a lengthy process, up to approximately six months. Training programs are not obligated in any way to offer assistance with obtaining waivers for disqualifying convictions.
5. The prospective student with disqualifying convictions must apply for and obtain a waiver before being admitted to any Illinois Department of Public Health Approved Basic Nursing Assistant Training Program. The following website contains information regarding disqualifying convictions and waivers.

Students employed by Renaissance Care Center will incur no expenses for the cost of this program, including the Illinois State Certification Exam fee.

All students are expected to provide their shoes, watch with a sweeping second hand, pen and notebook.

Students not employed by Renaissance Care Center must complete an Enrollment and Tuition Agreement and Cancellation Policy agreement.

Specific tuition costs and fees will be listed on the Enrollment and Tuition Agreement and are subject to change with notice.

Tuition includes

• Classroom/Lab/Clinical instruction
• Required Text book Mosby’s Essentials for Nursing Assistants Textbook 10th Ed., Sorrentino, Remmert ISBN: 978-0323655606, ISBN-10. Printed and Electronic format are available.
• AHA 2020 BLS Provider Student Manual. ISBN 978-1-61669-768-6 will be issued for use during the AHA BLS (CPR) class which is a 2-year AHA BLS (CPR) certification.
• Skills packet including transfer belt, gown, mask and goggles.
• Voucher for one uniform consisting of scrub top and pants will be provided for students employed by RCC.
• The State of Illinois Competency exam fee of $85.00 is included in all student tuition.
• Students not employed by RCC must purchase their uniform.
• Students not employed by RCC must pay the fee for the Healthcare worker background check.
• Shoes, a watch with a sweeping second hand, pen and notebook must be purchased separately and are NOT included in tuition.

The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal law that affords parents the rights to have access to their children’s education records. FERPA guidelines indicate that rights under FERPA transfer from the parent/guardian to the student once the student is enrolled in a college course. Although the rights under FERPA transfer to the student, the college may disclose educational record to the parents, without written consent, if the student is a dependent for tax purposes. This Program is not operating as a college; however, this program will abide by FERPA guidelines. Students will not receive college credit or a transcript for this course. This Program will obtain emergency contact information from students and will contact parents if they are listed as an emergency contact.

Nursing Assistant Skills Lab and Clinical items:

• Dark Gray scrub top and Dark gray scrub pants are required for lab and clinical.
• Scrub uniform must fit will, even while providing care that requires bending.
• Uniforms must be clean and wrinkle-free.
• No cleavage and no skin of the back or abdomen should be visible while bending or providing care.
• Scrub pants should not be cuffed and should be appropriate length, not touching the floor and not so short that socks are visible.
• Clean socks must be worn!
• Shoes must be clean, black or white with minimal color, have no mesh or open areas, no open toes, (no crocs or similar style) and no open backs.
• Shoes must leather or leather like and cannot be made from canvas or other fabric which cannot be disinfected with spray or disinfectant wipes.
• Students must have a watch with a second hand, black pen, and pocket notebook.
• A student will be sent home if the uniform does not meet the requirements as stated above. The missed hours will be unexcused.
• The Transfer belt from the skills packet should also be part of your uniform for every lab and clinical.