CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (CNA)

Training ProgramOnline Advising Session

Meets advising session registration requirement for

the NURSA 1105 course for FALL 2020 at

College of DuPage

Before you begin…

• Navigate to the CNA Home page:

https://cod.edu/academics/programs/cna/

• Refer to these important documents during the session, print OR leave open in another browser window:

CNA Registration Process Requirements

Health Requirements

Goals of this advising session

Make an informed decision about enrolling in the Certified Nursing Assistant Training Program

• Complete required documents for registration in the NURSA 1105 course

• Fulfill all pre-enrollment requirements

• Submit CNA Program Registration Permit

• Meet the registration CLOSE date

From here you will know how to:

Important Dates!!!

Registration is OPEN

Drug screen and TB test earliest completion dates: 90-days before classes begin

Registration CLOSE dates at the end of business on:

• Fall 2020 (August start date): August 10• Fall 2020 (October start date): October 7

Please visit the CNA Home page for specific details.

A complete registration file must include: CNA Registration Permit form (page 7 of

Registration packet)

A completed Health Care Worker Criminal Background Check form (page 6 of Registration packet)

The following will already be ‘on record’ for you if you completed them as defined in the Registration packet:

• College of DuPage application

• Advising Session attendance

• Placement test requirements

• Health requirements (Due 08/17/2020)

Before we move on…

Illinois Department of Public Health approved!

NURSA 1105

course

completion

Certified Nurse

Assistant (CNA)

Welcome!

• CNAs are in demand!

• Many CNA lab locations, same great program!

Westmont (main hub)

• Clinical sites mainly within district

Hinsdale

Lombard

Naperville

Westmont

Wheaton

Winfield

And more!

Life-long dream?

Family?

Pre-requisite?

Give back?

What is a CNA?

• In demand!

• Assists nurse to provide care

• Routine tasks

Assist with meals

Assist with bathing

Assist with elimination needs

Assist with mobility

Assist with transport

• Collects data

Vital signs

Skin condition

Changes

• Eyes and Ears!

Who does a CNA care for?

• Elderly

• Confused

• Disabled of any ages

Where is care provided?

• Healthcare setting

• In the Home

How can I become a CNA?

• Valid US social security number

• Free of criminal background

• Registration requirements:

Academic

Health

Payment

• Attend CNA Student Orientation

• Successfully complete the approved course

• Pass the state written Competency Exam

• Name placed on the Health Care Worker Registry as a CNA!

Healthcare Worker Registry

•https://hcwrpub.dph.illinois.gov/?

• Information about:

Disqualifying convictions

Registry verification

Alternate ways to become a CNA in Illinois

Now for the essentials!

College of DuPage student

Academic: Reading Placement Test

Health Requirements: Due August 17, 2020

Health Insurance

Background Check form

Payment

Registration Permit requirements

Become a College of

DuPage student

www.cod.eduClick “Apply

Now”

$20 application

fee

Student ID number

and email address

Get your picture ID

in SSC 1217 (under

Starbucks)

Two companies involved with reporting your health requirements:

•EDWARD CORPORATE HEALTH: chart review

•CASTLE BRANCH: the online document managing company

Registration Permit requirements

Some health requirements have timing limits:

TB test must be completed 90 days or less before the start of classes

Drug Screen must be completed 90 days or less before the start of classes

Physical exam can be done up to one year before the start of classes

Registration Permit requirements

• Chart Review required

• Other services available

• ECH does not accept health insurance for their services

Edward Corporate Health (ECH)

Registration Permit requirements

The PHYSICAL EXAMINATION REPORT form in the Health Requirements packet should be completed by your health care provider.

Registration Permit requirements

• Sample Edward Corporate Health (ECH ) form

Registration Permit requirements

Got your health clearance from ECH?

Essential Functions

Essential Functions

Essential Functions

Registration Permit requirements

Step 1: To access ECH’s services, call the location, identify yourself as a COD student and discuss what services are needed (Chart Review)

Step 2: Bring all required documents to ECH for your Chart Review. YOU must be in attendance.

Step 3: Once you receive the health clearance form from ECH, then you will upload the form to the online document manager.

Registration Permit requirements

Castle Branch

CNA Program code to purchase an online medical document manager AND drug screen test

First 10 week & 16 week classes:

CY64one

Second 8 week classes:

CY64two

Castle Branch web site

Summary of health requirements

• Create a certified profile at www.CastleBranch.com

• ALL STUDENTS: Print lab requisition to take to a lab

Purchase an online document manager and drug screen service

• Your Chart Review includes:

• Physical Exam--no older than 1 year

• Proof of immunity to several illnesses

• Edward Corporate Health Clearance form

Trip to Edward Corporate Health

Must have Medical Insurance coverage while enrolled in the program

Registration Permit must be submitted to Registration Office

Complete the CNA Registration form (page 7 CNA Registration packet)

The following will already be on ‘record’ for you if they were completed as defined in the CNA information packets:

• College of DuPage application

• Advising session attendance within one year of the start of the course

• Reading requirement

• Health requirements

• Background Check form (page 6 of Registration packet)

Enrolling in a NURSA 1105 class:

Go to myACCESS.cod.edu

Select ‘Search for Credit Classes’

Fill in a minimum of three fields:

-- Term (Fall)

-- Course (NURSE ASSISTANT)

-- Course number (1105)

View available sections

Make sure you can attend all days that the class meets, including the CNA Student Orientation

MyAccess

MyAccess

Format Choices

8-week hybrid option: 1 face-to-face meeting day per week with an online component AND an additional meeting day for one 8-hour clinical session per week for 6 weeks

10-week hybrid option: 1 face-to-face meeting day per week with an online component AND an additional meeting day for one 8-hour clinical session per week for 6 weeks

16-week hybrid option: 1 face-to-face meeting day per week with an online component AND an additional meeting day for one 8-hour clinical session per week for 6 weeks

What is a hybrid course?

CNA Student Orientation (CSO)

Mandatory.

Register on myACCESS.

Failure to attend the orientation dropped from the course.

Clear your calendar:

Fall 2020 (1st 10 week and 16 week classes):

August 17th or 18th

Fall 2020 (2nd 8-week classes)

October 13th

CNA Student Orientation: Registration

Log in to myACCESS

Select: Search for Credit Classes

Complete three (3) fields: Term, Subject, and Course #

TERM* Drop down menu: Choose “Orientation”

Subject* Drop down menu: Choose “Nursing Assistant”

Course #: Type 0100

Click submit button.

Select one section for the CSO.

Program Costs

• Tuition and fees: See myACCESS or the current Class Schedule booklet

• Textbooks (needed on Day 1)

BLS for Healthcare Providers ($18)

Mosby’s Essentials for Nursing Assistants, 6th ed. ($115)

(Bundled with the complementing workbook and video access)

CNA Student Handbook

(May be printed from the CNA Program page)

• Other materials (next slide)

Program Costs (continued)

ITEM

• COD ID badge

• Uniform

• Gait belt

• Stethoscope and BP cuff

• Health requirements

• Drug screen & Document Manager

• Fingerprint Background Check

• Written state competency exam fee

COST

• FREE

• $75

• $15

• $30

• $250-500

• $49.50

• $39 (credit card or money order)

• $75

Medical Insurance

• Nurse Assistant students must have valid Medical Insurance while enrolled in the CNA program

• Medical Insurance can be purchased through the college (Integrity Insurance and Financial)

• Please upload a copy of both sides of the student’s Medical Insurance card to the document manager.

Fingerprint Criminal Background Check

Occurs at mandatory CNA Student Orientation

Based on accurate information on your Healthcare Worker Background Check form

IDPH approved background check company

$39 money order, cashier’s check, or credit card in the student’s name (Not parents or spouse’s name)

Program Participation

• Key things to remember

You must attend all class sessions, including the mandatory orientation.

An average of 78% must be earned in three grading areas.

All IDPH required skills must be competently performed.

Any change in your health requires a doctor’s note to continue.

• If it limits your ability to meet the Essential Functions, you will need to withdraw from the class.

Summary…to become a CNA1. Complete pre-requisite steps per the CNA

Registration packet and Health Requirement packet

2. Register for the program

3. Register for the CNA Student Orientation

4. Watch for email (@DUPAGE.EDU) and follow instructions for CNA Student Orientation

5. Attend required CNA Student Orientation session

6. Graduate from the program

7. Pass the Illinois state Competency Exam

Contact for additional help with planning:

•Health Career Program Advisors:

Lynn Weyrich

Stephanie O’Leary

Tara Hawkins

•Call (630) 942-2259 to make an appointment

•Web site: http://www.cod.edu/counseling/index.aspx

Thank you!