Programs Offered
- Traditional Basic Nurse Aide Training Program
- Hybrid Basic Nurse Aid Training Program
Performance Objectives
- Theory
- Lab
- Clinical
Required Textbooks
- Mosby’s Textbook for Nursing Assistants
- Instructional Methods
- Student to Instructor Ratio
Course Hours:
80 Clock hours with 40 hours in clinical and 0 hours of classroom/lab
Traditional Basic Nurse Aide Training Program
Basic Nursing Assistant Training (BNAT) program consists of an 6 weeks course of study comprising of at least eighty (80) hours of theory and lab, forty (40) hours of clinical instructions which is a total of (120) hours and demonstrating competence in the 21 Performance skills. The theoretical and clinical content is approved by the Illinois Department of Public Health. Many nursing programs also require CNA program completion and certification as a prerequisite to entrance into a Registered Nurse (RN) program.
Hybrid Basic Nurse Aide Training Program
Basic Nursing Assistant Training (BNAT) program consists of an 6 weeks course of study comprising of at least eighty (80) hours of theory and lab, forty (40) hours of clinical instructions
which is a total of (120) hours and demonstrating competence in the 21 Performance skills. The theoretical and clinical content is approved by the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Many nursing programs also require CNA program completion and certification as a prerequisite to entrance into a Registered Nurse (RN) program.
Performance Objectives
Theory
Students are required to complete a total of eighty (80) hours or theory which includes reading textbook, classroom exercises, reviewing lecture notes, studying unit objectives and hands on lab exercises.
Lab
Students are required to complete a total of 18 hours in skills lab. The skills lab will be a supervised practice, review of videos, and return demonstration in lab. Skill performance is evaluated by return. Selected skills must be dated and initialed by the lab instructor at the time of completion. Evaluation of skill performance will be based on the Student’s ability to demonstrate organizational skills, patient safety, asepsis and patient comfort. Students are expected to practice as often as necessary prior to skill testing
Clinical
The clinical experience is planned to integrate concepts and skills as listed in the outline. Students must complete a total of forty (40) hours of clinical exercises during the program and clinical skills are added incrementally. Students need to pass all assigned lab skills and be prepared to perform them on a patient under the supervision of an instructor during clinical. Instructors will sign the student off on specific skills on the Procedural Performance Checklist as the student exhibits competence. Students must complete at least a total of sixteen (16) hours of training prior to any direct contact with a resident as shown in the curriculum, in accordance with Federal Regulations Section 483.152 (b)
Required Textbooks
Textbook
Reference textbook is Mosby’s Textbook for Nursing Assistants, by Shelia Sorrentino,Leighann N. Remmert 10 th edition.
Instructional Methods
Instruction for this course will include lectures, PowerPoint presentations, case studies, videos, clinical skills, instructor demonstration, return demonstration, interactive games, and role play.
Student to Instructor Ratio
Student Teacher ratios for Theory instruction none and for laboratory 1:16, bed to student ratio (1:5), clinical (1:8)
Enrollment Periods
Enrollment periods are 5 calendar days prior to the first day of classes for each program.
Day Classes
| First Day of Class | Mid Term | Last Day of Class | Classroom Make-up Day | Lab Make-up Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 8, 2024 | February 20, 2024 | April 30, 2024 | May 2, 2024 | May 3, 2024 |
| March 15, 2024 | April 18, 2024 | June 25, 2024 | June 27, 2024 | June 28, 2024 |
| August 10, 2024 | September 15, 2024 | November 22, 2024 | November 24, 2024 | November 25, 2024 |
| September 5, 2024 | October 10, 2024 | December 15, 2024 | December 17, 2024 | December 18, 2024 |
Evening Classes
| First Day of Class | Mid Term | Last Day of Class | Classroom Make-up Day | Lab Make-up Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 8, 2024 | February 20, 2024 | April 30, 2024 | May 2, 2024 | May 3, 2024 |
| March 15, 2024 | April 18, 2024 | June 25, 2024 | June 27, 2024 | June 28, 2024 |
| August 10, 2024 | September 15, 2024 | November 22, 2024 | November 24, 2024 | November 25, 2024 |
| September 5, 2024 | October 10, 2024 | December 15, 2024 | December 17, 2024 | December 18, 2024 |
Fees, Tuitions And/or Special Charges
Leviharmony Healthcare Institute does not offer scholarships or financial aide assistance. Your School Name accepts the following types of payment: Cash, money order, credit card.
Tuition and fees
$1,250
Course Registration
$100
Course Fees
$925
Book
$75
Uniform
$30
ID Badge
$20
Lab Equipment
$50
CPR
$50
Total $1250
Holidays To Be Observed
Scheduled
Vacation Periods
December 24th TO January 2nd
-
New Year’s Eve -
New Year’s -
Martin Luther King Day -
Presidents’ Day -
Good Friday -
Columbus Day -
Presidents Day -
Memorial Day
-
Independence Day -
Labor Day -
Veteran’s Day -
Thanksgiving Day -
Black Friday -
Christmas Eve -
Christmas