Certified nursing assistants (CNAs) are in great demand and can have a major impact on the care that patients receive. CNAs assist patients with basic health care needs or daily living activities and help them maintain their dignity during illness or injury. LLCC’s basic nurse assistant program includes classroom, lab and clinical experience. Classes are held on the main campus in Springfield and at LLCC-Beardstown, LLCC-Jacksonville, LLCC-Litchfield and LLCC-Taylorville. Students who successfully complete the program are eligible to take the required Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) nurse aide competency exam. LLCC CNAs are employed in nursing homes, hospitals and home health settings.
Registration Information
The first step in earning a Basic Nurse Assistant • Certificate of Completion from LLCC is to apply to the college. View the specific basic nurse assistant program requirements.
Degrees & Certs
Learn more about the courses in the basic nurse assistant program. See registration requirements under the "Getting Started" tab. For students pursuing a nursing degree, this program is a prerequisite for LLCC’s practical nurse and associate degree nursing programs.
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Cost
For the 2024-2025 academic year (fall 2024, spring 2025 and summer 2025), basic nurse assistant (NAS) classes have an in-district rate of $140 per credit hour. For the 2025-2026 academic year (fall 2025, spring 2026 and summer 2026), basic nurse assistant (NAS) classes have an in-district rate of $143.50 per credit hour. Get more information on tuition and fees.
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