Meets advising session registration requirement for the NURSA 1105 course for FALL 2018 through SUMMER 2019 at College of DuPage

Before you begin Navigate to the CNA Home page: http://www.cod.edu/programs/bna/ So that you may refer to these important documents during the session, print OR leave open in another browser window: CNA Registration Requirements (7 pages) CNA Health Requirements (14 pages)

Goals of this advising session Make an informed decision about enrolling in the Nursing Assistant Training Program From here you will know how to: Complete required documents for registration in the course NURSA 1105 Fulfill all requirements of the CNA Program Registration Permit Meet the registration deadline

Important Dates!!! Registration for NURSA 1105 Registration OPENS in accordance with the COD registration process AND the 90 day drug screen and TB skin test earliest completion date Drug screen and TB test earliest completion dates Registration CLOSES at the end of business on the deadline date stated on the CNA Program page: Fall 2018 (1 st 8 week and 16 week classes): August 6 th Fall 2018 (2 nd 8 week classes): September 27 th Spring 2019 (1 st 8 week and 16 week classes): January 8 th Spring 2019 (2 nd 8 week classes): February 28 th Summer 2019: May 20 th Please visit the CNA Home page for specific details.

CNA Student Orientation (CSO) All enrolled CNA students must attend an orientation session An email will be sent to your COD email (@DUPAGE.EDU) after the registration closes. Failure to attend the orientation dropped from the course Clear your calendar: Fall 2018 (1 st 8 week and 16 week classes): January 16 th or 17 th Fall 2018 (2 nd 8 week classes): October 4 th Spring 2019 (1 st 8 week and 16 week classes): January 15 th or 16 th Spring 2019 (2 nd 8 week classes): March 7th Summer 2019: May 29 th or 30 th

Key information to be listening for during this presentation A complete application 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) Proof of payment of non-refundable Application fee ($50) 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

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! Addison Westmont (main hub) Wheaton Glen Ellyn (Summer term) Clinical sites mainly within district Hinsdale Lombard Naperville Westmont Wheaton Winfield And more!

Nurse Assistant Training Lab Nurse Assistant students practice caregiving skills in the classroom labs and are encouraged to practice outside of class time utilizing the COD main campus Nursing Lab.

Why CNA? Life-long dream? Family? Pre-requisite? Give back? Image retrieved on March 31, 2015 from http://www.thestaffingstream.com/

What is a CNA? In demand! Assists nurse to provide care Routine tasks Feeding Bathing Toileting Mobility 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 Health Insurance Background Check form Payment

Registration Permit requirements Become a College of DuPage student www.cod.edu Click Apply Now $20 application fee Student ID number and email address Get your picture ID in SSC 1217 (under Starbucks)

Registration Permit requirements

Registration Permit requirements Health requirements Download the CNA Health Requirements packet from the CNA Program web site 14 pages

Registration Permit requirements Two companies involved with health requirements: Edward Corporate Health Castle Branch

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 Edward Corporate Health (ECH) Chart Review required Other services available Prices included in the CNA Health Requirement packet for your convenience in comparison shopping ECH does not accept health insurance for their services

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Registration Permit requirements Checklist Glossary Clarification

Registration Permit requirements Other forms included in the CNA Health Requirements packet Medical history Physical exam Immunity

Registration Permit requirements Pages 12-13 Sample Edward Corporate Health (ECH ) form

Registration Permit requirements Got your health clearance from ECH?

Essential Functions

Registration Permit requirements

Registration Permit requirements Castle Branch (page 14) CNA Program code to purchase an online medical document manager AND drug screen test First 8 week & 16 week classes: CY64one Second 8 week classes: CY64two Summer classes: CY64summer

Castle Branch web site

Summary of health requirements Purchase an online document manager and drug screen service Create a certified profile at www.castlebranch.com Create a profile using the code CY64one or CY64two (Fall & Spring) or CY64summer (Summer) Print lab requisition to take to a QUEST lab Trip to Edward Corporate Health Your Chart Review includes: Physical Exam--no older than 1 year (page 9) Proof of immunity to several illnesses (page 11) Edward Corporate Health Clearance form (pages 12-13) Must have Medical Insurance coverage while enrolled in the program

Registration Permit must be submitted to Registration Office A complete application file must include: CNA Registration form (page 7 CNA Registration packet) Proof of payment of non-refundable Application fee ($50) 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 (Spring, Summer, Fall) -- Course (NURSE ASSISTANT) -- Course number (1105) View available sections Make sure you can attend all days/eves that the class meets, including the CNA Student Orientation

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Format Choices 8 week option: 3 days (or evenings) per week; two 6-hour lecture and lab days per week and one 8-hour clinical session per week 16 weekend option: 2 days per week; classroom sessions and clinical sessions 16 week- hybrid option: 1 face to face meeting day per week with an online component AND beginning mid-semester an additional meeting day for one 6-8 hour clinical session per week

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, 6 th ed. ($115) (Bundled with the complementing workbook and videos) 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 Castle Branch drug screen & Document Manager Fingerprint Background Check Written state competency exam fee COST FREE $75 $11 $30 $250-500 $67 $39 (credit card or money order) $67

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 Castle Branch 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)

Health Care Worker Background Check form

Program Participation Key things to remember You must attend all class sessions, including the mandatory orientation An average of 78% must be accomplished in each of three assessment groups 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 CNA Complete pre-requisite steps per the CNA Registration packet and CNA Health Requirement packet Register for the program Watch for email (@DUPAGE.EDU) and follow instructions for CNA Student Orientation Attend required CNA Student Orientation session Graduate from the program Succeed on Illinois state Competency Exam

Contact for additional help with planning: Health Career Program Advisors: Kim Oakley Jim Ryan Call (630) 942-2259 to make an appointment Web site: http://www.cod.edu/counseling/index.aspx

Need help with Castle Branch? Contact Denise Kissee Office: Health and Science Center Reception E-mail: Phone: (630) 942-4078

Thank you!