Next CNA class begins January 11, 2027. Applications are now being accepted.View Class Dates
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Basic Nursing Assistant Training

Start your healthcare career with skill, confidence, and care.

Focused classroom instruction, hands-on skills training, and supervised clinical experience for students preparing to become Certified Nursing Assistants in Illinois.

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6-week programDaytime classesNext class begins January 11, 2027
6-Week ProgramA focused path from training to exam eligibility
120 Program Hours60 classroom, 20 skills lab and 40 clinical hours
Hands-On Clinical TrainingPractice skills in a real care environment
Small Class ExperiencePersonal guidance from experienced instructors
Your first step into healthcare

Training built for the work that matters.

Certified Nursing Assistants are often the people patients and residents see most. They provide essential daily care, notice important changes, and help people feel safe and respected.

Promise Care Academy prepares students for that responsibility through clear instruction, repeated skills practice, and supervised clinical experience. You will learn what to do, why it matters, and how to provide care with patience and professionalism.

See What You'll Learn →
Program length6 weeks
Classroom hours60 hours
Skills lab hours20 hours
Clinical hours40 hours
Total program hours120 hours
Class scheduleMonday to Friday, daytime
Tuition & fees$1,570 total
Credential preparationIllinois CNA competency examination
Support at every step

Serious training in an environment where students are known and supported.

Experienced instructionLearn from healthcare professionals who connect classroom lessons to the realities of patient and resident care.
Guided skills practiceBuild confidence through demonstration, repetition, feedback, and hands-on work in the training lab.
Clinical preparationApply what you have learned during supervised clinical training in an approved care setting.
A clear path forwardReceive straightforward guidance on program requirements, completion, and preparation for the Illinois competency exam.

Learn the skills behind safe, compassionate care.

The curriculum combines essential knowledge with practical training, helping students understand both the procedures and the responsibility of caring for others.

Explore the Full Curriculum →Final curriculum language must match Promise Care's approved program materials.
  1. Communication and interpersonal skills
  2. Infection prevention and control
  3. Safety and emergency awareness
  4. Residents' rights, privacy, and dignity
  5. Supporting independence
  6. Activities of daily living
  7. Measuring and recording vital signs
  8. Safe movement, positioning, and transfers
  9. Observation and reporting
  10. Illinois-mandated nursing-assistant skills

From application to your next step in healthcare

ApplyComplete the application and speak with admissions about the program, schedule, requirements, and cost.
TrainLearn in the classroom and lab, then complete supervised clinical experience in a healthcare setting.
Prepare for certificationAfter successfully completing the program, follow the required process for the Illinois nursing-assistant competency examination.

Care deserves excellent preparation.

Promise Care Academy was created to prepare dependable, compassionate caregivers through practical education and personal support. We believe students learn best when expectations are clear, instructors are present, and every skill is connected to the person receiving care.

Class dates

Ready when you are.

Our next Basic Nursing Assistant class is scheduled to begin January 11, 2027. Space is limited so students can receive focused instruction and hands-on guidance.

Application deadlineJanuary 4, 2027
Class daysMon–Fri
Class hoursLecture & lab 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Clinicals 7:00 AM – 1:30 PM

A new career can start with one clear next step.

Talk with Promise Care Academy about your goals, the upcoming schedule, and what you will need to enroll.