The Polish American Association Certified Nurse Assistant Program is 14 weeks long and consists of 150 hours (100 hours of theory and 40 hours of clinical) in the basic principles and procedures of patient care. Clinical experience is obtained in a long term care setting (Nursing Home/ Hospital). The program prepares the students to give personal care to patients by helping them meet, basic human needs for everyday living. They also participate in ESL classes, CPR, learn to write a resume and learn interviewing skills. The Program instructor is a Registered Professional Nurse, licensed in Illinois. Upon successful passing of the state exam the students can also take advantage of Physical Rehabilitation Aide training (PRA). This training is 30 hours long and is conducted over two consecutive weekends. ACCREDITATION The program is approved by Illinois Department of Public Health for Nurse Assistant Certificate. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are assisted in taking the Illinois Nurse Aide Competency Examination. Passing this exam is a requirement of becoming a Certified Nursing Aide, licensed to a practice as a nursing assistant all over the state.

All applicants must meet the following requirements: Requirements of the training funded by the City of Chicago Mayor's Office of Employment:

• Complete an application form
• Be at least 18 years old
• Provide a copy of photo ID and Social Security card
• Complete criminal background check form
• Pass the English skills test
• Physical exam
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.A
• Must live in the City of Chicago
• Have a low or moderate income status
  (Please call PAA for the current income eligibility figures )

Requirements for the training funded by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity

• Complete an application form
• Be at least 18 years old
• Provide a copy of photo ID and Social Security card
• Complete criminal background check form
• Pass the English skills test
• Physical exam
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.A
• Must live in Illinois
• Have a low income status

Students receive the textbook and other materials free of charge. We provide placement assistance, which includes teaching job search and job readiness skills, as well as finding jobs for participants and placing them into unsubsidized employment.
We follow up our student's employment after 30, 60 and 90 consecutive days of employment. Confirmation forms are signed by the employer. If an applicant does not qualify for free training, PAA offers tuition classes:
COST OF COURSE (150 hours)
- The basic cost for tuition class is $ 700.00
- Criminal Background Check $20.00
- State Competency Test Fee $65.00
- Textbook Long-Term Care Assistants by Mosby's $65.00
- CPR $40.00
- PRA (Physical Rehabilitation Aide) class $250.00
- Payment must be received in full before class begins.

We accept check or money order. For more information call (773) 282-1122 ext. 403 or 401

The Sara Lee Foundation is a Major Sponsor
of the C.N.A. Vocational Training Program

The following health care institutions participate in PAA Employment Training Partnership:

• Forest Villa Nursing Center
• Gross Pointe Manor
• Elmhurst Memorial Healthcare
• Norridge HealthCare  & Rehabilitation Centre
• Lakeview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
• CJE Senior Life
• Gottlib Memorial Hospital
• Manor Care Health Services