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Promise Care Academy encourages students to raise concerns promptly and respectfully. Students should first follow the school's published grievance process. Concerns that cannot be resolved through the school's process may be eligible for review by the appropriate state agency.
Contact admissions for a copy of the complete grievance procedure.
Frequently asked questions
The Basic Nursing Assistant program runs for 6 weeks. Illinois requires 120 hours to graduate: 60 classroom hours, 20 skills-lab hours and 40 clinical hours. You must complete all of them to finish the program.
Start with the online application — it takes a few minutes and saves as you go.
Before you can enroll you will also need:
- Government-issued identification
- A high school diploma, GED or transcript, if required
- A completed physical examination form
- Tuberculosis screening documentation
- Authorization for a criminal background check
- A signed enrollment agreement and your registration fee
Admissions will confirm exactly which of these apply to you.
Tuition is $1,500 and there is a $70 non-refundable registration fee, so the program total is $1,570.
Optional costs: CPR certification is $60, and a textbook can be rented for $80 with $60 refunded when you return it in good condition.
Paid separately: the Illinois competency examination carries an $85 registration fee paid to the testing provider.
Classes run Monday to Friday during the day.
- **Monday and Tuesday** — lecture, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
- **Wednesday** — skills lab, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
- **Thursday and Friday** — clinicals, 7:00 AM to 1:30 PM
Labs and clinicals begin in the third week, once the classroom foundation is in place. See Tuition & Dates for the next start date.
Program completion and certification are separate steps. After successfully completing the training requirements, graduates follow the Illinois process for competency testing and registry eligibility. Promise Care Academy will register you for the exam and explain the current process during the program.
No. Previous healthcare experience is not required. The program is designed to teach the foundational knowledge and practical skills you need to begin nursing-assistant work from the beginning.
Talk to admissions about payment timing and any arrangements that may be available. We will review the full cost, payment deadlines and any separate testing or supply expenses with you before you sign the enrollment agreement.
Yes. Students wear scrubs and closed-toe, non-slip footwear during laboratory and clinical activities. Promise Care Academy will confirm the approved scrub colour, footwear requirements and where to purchase them before your class begins.
Clinical training takes place in an approved healthcare setting under supervision, and begins in the third week of the program. Students arrange their own transportation to and from the clinical site. Admissions will confirm the location for your class.
No school should guarantee an exam result. Promise Care Academy provides instruction, skills practice and preparation designed to help you approach the competency examination with confidence.
No. Promise Care Academy does not guarantee employment. Certified Nursing Assistants work in settings such as long-term care communities, rehabilitation centers, hospitals, assisted-living environments and home care, and CNA experience is often a foundation for further nursing education.
Contact admissions to ask about an information session or an appointment. We are happy to answer questions about the program, the schedule and what you will need to enroll before you apply.