Basic Nurse Assistant Training

Program Overview

Dominican University’s basic nurse assistant training program certificate is an 8-week course that is offered fully in-person at the university’s Chicago Campus in the evening.

• Upon successful completion of the program, participants are eligible to take the Illinois Department of Public Health Nurse Assistant/Aide Competency Exam. After passing the exam, certification status appears on the Health Care Worker Registry.
• Upon completion of Dominican’s program, participants will use their CNA certificate as a stepping stone to a wide variety of careers in health care.
• Dominican partners with several local hospitals, allowing you extensive opportunities to build your skills while earning your clinical hours.

Program Prerequisites 

Learners must meet the following requirements prior to registering for the course: a criminal background check, fingerprinting, and other health requirements as specified.