2023-2024 Catalog 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
2023-2024 Catalog

Nurse Assistant, Occupational Certificate


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JJC Program Code: NU400



ICCB Program Code: N A 0076

  • You only need to take one course (NA 101) to earn a Nurse Assistant Certificate of Completion. 

  • In this 6-credit hour course, you will:  

    • learn basic nursing skills 

    • receive hands-on skills via simulation labs 

    • get supervised clinical experience  

    • prepare to become a nursing assistant 

  • After completing this program, you will be eligible to take the State of Illinois Nurse Aide Competency Exam (INACE).  

    • When you pass the state exam, your name will be added to the Healthcare Worker Registry.

    • You can seek employment in:

      • long term health care facilities 

      • hospitals

      • home care agencies

  • You can use this certificate toward JJC’s nursing degree or certificate of achievement.

Completion Guide


For advisor information and a sample schedule by semester, view our completion guide. 

Major Core Requirements: 6.0 Semester Hours


Total Required Hours: 6.0 Semester Hours


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