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CNA Certified Nursing Assistant

State-approved CNA training program preparing students to sit for the Illinois state board exam and join the Nurse Aide Registry.

IDPH Approved Program Students Are Qualified to Take the State Exam Chicago, IL & IN
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ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support BLS For Healthcare Provider CPR CNA Certified Nursing Assistant Heartcode BLS, PALS, ACLS Online Heartsaver CPR/AED Heartsaver First Aid (add CPR) Instructor Courses PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Upcoming Classes

3 classes available
Interview process required to be accepted into the program. Call our office at 773-445-2277 to get started.
Jul 06 Mon

CNA Full-Time Summer session 2

Daytime
10:00 AM – 06:00 PM Jul 06 – Jul 30, 2026
$1,475.00
Call to Apply Details
Sep 14 Mon

CNA Part-Time Program Fall 2026

Evening
05:00 PM – 09:00 PM Sep 14 – Oct 29, 2026
$1,475.00
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Dec 14 Mon

CNA Full-Time Winter session Program

Daytime
10:00 AM – 06:00 PM Dec 14 – Jan 08, 2027
$1,475.00
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Course Overview

We are a private vocational school approved through the Illinois Board of Higher Education and the Illinois Department of Public Health. Upon successful completion of our program, students are qualified to sit for the state board exam. Once a student passes the state exam, their name and information will be listed on the Illinois Nurse Aide Registry.

Admission Process

Prospective students must visit our facility and meet with the Training Coordinator. The Training Coordinator will discuss the admission process and program requirements with the student.

Enrollment/Registration (there is no online enrollment for this course)

Upon acceptance to our program, all students without exception must complete the following prerequisites documents found at the bottom of this page in the Course Documents section.

The following payment terms apply:

  • Payment: A non-refundable registration fee of $100 is due at the time of registration. Applicants will not be considered enrolled until the enrollment agreement has been signed and the registration fee has been paid.
  • Tuition: $1475.00 (1375.00 + 100.00 registration fee)
  • Required Equipment and Fees: Estimated ($300) Please see the breakdown listed below.

Student Equipment List and Course Requirements (students must have by first day of class, not included in tuition)

$45.00 Text Book

$40.00 Uniform (dark blue scrubs)

$20.00 Gait Belt

$20.00 Stethoscope

$20.00 Blood pressure cuff

$75.00 Background check

$50.00 Physical

$50.00 TB test results

$85.00 State exam fee

All refunds subject to a processing fee.

Major Concepts

The concepts covered in the course include, but are not limited to the following:

  •  Role of Nursing Assistant in Long Term Care
  •  Care of the older person
  •  Effective communication
  •  Basic medical terminology and abbreviations
  •  Safety
  •  Infection control
  •  Body mechanics
  •  Mobility
  •  Personal Care
  •  Hygiene
  •  Nutrition and elimination
  •  Alzheimer’s Disease
  •  The dying person

 “Chicago’s Pulse CPR Training, Inc. is approved by the Division of Private Business and Vocational Schools of the Illinois Board of Higher Education.” www.ibhe.org

Illinois Board of Higher Education

1 N. Old State Capitol Plaza

Suite 333

Springfield, IL 62701

  • ANY COMPLAINTS AGAINST CHICAGO’S PULSE MAY BE MADE TO THE ILLINOIS BOARD OF HIGHER EDUCATION, DIVISION OF PRIVATE BUSINESS AND VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS, 1 N. Old State Capitol Plaza, Suite 333, Springfield, Illinois 62701-1401 (217) 782-2551 or at http://complaints.ibhe.org.

Course Documents

CNA Application CNA Course Application Download
Registration Breakdown Registration Breakdown Download
Enrollment Agreement 2026 Enrollment Agreement 2026 Download
Course Catalog 2026 Course Catalog 2026 Download

Prerequisites

New Students

The following are requirements that are needed in order to attend Chicago’s Pulse.

  • Must be at least 17 years of age

ADMISSON PROCESS

  • Initial Meeting: Students interested in enrolling in this course will schedule to meet with our Training Coordinator.
  • Enrollment/Registration: For the successful enrollment and the reservation of a seat in the class, all students without exception, must complete the following prerequisites:
  • Application
  • Enrollment Agreement
  • Financial Obligations
  • Payment: A non-refundable registration fee of $100 is due at time of registration. Full tuition payment must be received before the first day of class. Please note that applicants will not be considered enrolled until the enrollment agreement has been signed and deposit made.
  • There will not be any tuition assistance offered by Chicago’s Pulse.
  • All deposits or down payments shall become part of the tuition and/or fees.

TUITION/REGISTRATION FEES

NON-REFUNDABLE REGISTRATION FEE: $100

TUITION (INCLUDING REGISTRATION FEE): $1475

TEXTBOOK: $25 (Mosby’s Essentials for Nursing Assistants – 11th Edition)

STATE FEE EXPENSES: $135 (includes Background Check and State Exam Fee)

OTHER ESTIMATE: $280

Other Includes: Stethoscope, scrub top and pants (navy blue), blood pressure cuff, gait belt, and wristwatch with second hand, doctor physical and TB Test

TOTAL ESTIMATED COST FOR CNA PROGRAM / COURSE: $1600

  • The tuition balance of $1375 must be paid in full before the first day of class.
  • State fees include $75 for a background check and $85 for the state exam.
  • Students will be required to take a physical; including TB test (physical forms are due by first day of class).
  • Students are required to provide their own course materials, which are not covered by their tuition, including a stethoscope, blood pressure cuff, textbook (Mosby’s Essentials for Nursing Assistants – 11th Edition), scrub top and pants (navy blue), closed-toed rubber soled shoes, gait belt, wristwatch with second hand (required by 2nd lab session), and photo ID. IT IS MANDATORY FOR STUDENTS TO BRING THEIR TEXTBOOK ON THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS.
  • There will not be any tuition assistance offered by Chicago’s Pulse.
  • All deposits or down payments shall become part of the tuition and/or fees.

PAYMENT TYPES

  • Payments can be made by money order, cashier’s check, Visa or MasterCard.


Renewal Students

The following are requirements that are needed in order to attend Chicago’s Pulse.

  • Must be at least 17 years of age

ADMISSON PROCESS

  • Initial Meeting: Students interested in enrolling in this course will schedule to meet with our Training Coordinator.
  • Enrollment/Registration: For the successful enrollment and the reservation of a seat in the class, all students without exception, must complete the following prerequisites:
  • Application
  • Enrollment Agreement
  • Financial Obligations
  • Payment: A non-refundable registration fee of $100 is due at time of registration. Full tuition payment must be received before the first day of class. Please note that applicants will not be considered enrolled until the enrollment agreement has been signed and deposit made.
  • There will not be any tuition assistance offered by Chicago’s Pulse.
  • All deposits or down payments shall become part of the tuition and/or fees.

TUITION/REGISTRATION FEES

NON-REFUNDABLE REGISTRATION FEE: $100

TUITION (INCLUDING REGISTRATION FEE): $1475

TEXTBOOK: $25 (Mosby’s Essentials for Nursing Assistants – 11th Edition)

STATE FEE EXPENSES: $160 (includes Background Check and State Exam Fee)

OTHER ESTIMATE: $280

Other Includes: Stethoscope, scrub top and pants (navy blue), blood pressure cuff, gait belt, and wristwatch with second hand, doctor physical and TB Test

TOTAL ESTIMATED COST FOR CNA PROGRAM / COURSE: $1600

  • The tuition balance of $1375 must be paid in full before the first day of class.
  • State fees include $75 for a background check and $85 for the state exam.
  • Students will be required to take a physical; including TB test (physical forms are due by first day of class).
  • Students are required to provide their own course materials, which are not covered by their tuition, including a stethoscope, blood pressure cuff, textbook (Mosby’s Essentials for Nursing Assistants – 11th Edition), scrub top and pants (navy blue), closed-toed rubber soled shoes, gait belt, wristwatch with second hand (required by 2nd lab session), and photo ID. IT IS MANDATORY FOR STUDENTS TO BRING THEIR TEXTBOOK ON THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS.
  • There will not be any tuition assistance offered by Chicago’s Pulse.
  • All deposits or down payments shall become part of the tuition and/or fees.

PAYMENT TYPES

  • Payments can be made by money order, cashier’s check, Visa or MasterCard.


Training Options

On-Site Training

Our Clinical site is Mercy Circle

E-Learning / Blended

There is no eLearning material for this course.

Terms & Refund Policy

(STUDENT’S) RIGHT TO CANCEL

The student has the right to cancel this contract, without further obligation, and with a full refund of any Application/Registration fee, tuition or other charges, until midnight of the 5th business day after the student is accepted by Chicago’s Pulse.

Notice of cancellation shall be made in writing to:

Director of Training

Chicago’s Pulse

3219 W. 111th Street

Chicago, IL 60655


A. When notice of cancellation is given before midnight of the fifth business day after the date of enrollment but prior to the first day of class, student will be refunded any tuition aside from the registration fee that has been paid.

B. When notice of cancellation is given after midnight of the fifth business day following acceptance but prior to the close of business on the student’s first day of class attendance, the school may retain no more than the application-registration fee which may not exceed $150 or 50% of the cost of tuition, whichever is less.

C. When notice of cancellation is given by the student after completion of the first day of scheduled class attendance, but prior to the student’s completion of 5% of the course instruction, Chicago’s Pulse will retain the Application/Registration fee, but will refund to the Student 10% of the tuition and other instructional charges paid by the student up to, but not to exceed $300, less the cost of any books or materials which have been provided by Chicago’s Pulse.

D. When notice of cancellation is given by the student after the student’s completion of 5% of the course instruction, but prior to completion of 60% of the course, Chicago’s Pulse will retain the Application/Registration fee plus a tuition amount prorated by days in class, and other instructional charges.  

E. Chicago’s Pulse will retain the Application/Registration fee and the entire tuition and other charges paid by the student when notice of cancellation is given after the student has completed over 60% of the course, measured by days in class.

F. A student who, on personal initiative and without solicitation, enrolls, starts and completes a course of instruction before the 7th calendar day after this Enrollment Agreement is signed, is not subject to the refund provisions of this section.

G. Chicago’s Pulse shall refund the applicant’s or student’s Application/Registration fee and any tuition or other charges paid by the student in the following circumstances:

1. Chicago’s Pulse did not provide the prospective student with a copy of the student’s valid Enrollment Agreement;

2. Chicago’s Pulse cancels or discontinues the course of instruction in which the student has enrolled;

3. Chicago’s Pulse regularly fails to conduct classes on days or times scheduled, detrimentally affecting the student; or

4. The applicant is not accepted for admission in the Basic Nursing Assistant program at Chicago’s Pulse.

H. The school shall mail a written acknowledgement of a student’ cancellation or written withdrawal to the student within 15 calendar days of the postmark date of notification. Such written acknowledgement is not necessary if a refund has been mailed to the student within the 15 calendar days.

I. All student refunds shall be made by Chicago’s Pulse within 30 calendar days from the date of receipt of the student’s cancellation notice.

J. A student may give notice of cancellation to Chicago’s Pulse in writing. The unexplained absence of a student from Chicago’s Pulse for more than 15 school days shall constitute constructive notice of cancellation to Chicago’s Pulse. For the purposes of cancellation the date shall be the last day of attendance. 

K. Chicago’s Pulse reserves the right to make refunds which exceed those prescribed in this section.

L. Chicago’s Pulse will refund any book which was purchased from Chicago’s Pulse and subsequent materials fees when (a) the book and materials are returned to the school unmarked; and (b) the student has provided the school with a notice of cancellation.

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