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Lake Land College is making its basic nursing assistant (BNA) class more accessible than ever for the fall 2023 semester. In addition to offering a convenient class schedule, the program will be available at both the Kluthe Center in Effingham and the Western Region Center in Pana. The class is an opportunity for those interested in healthcare professions to begin a career in the field.

The Basic Nursing Assistant Program includes 90 hours of theory/classroom and 40 hours of clinical practice. This program is approved by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) to provide instruction of basic nursing skills in the classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings. The classroom portion of the course includes basic anatomy, medical terminology, communication skills, safety, infection control, personal care skills and patient rights.

During this program, students will also access the nursing lab, where they will master the 21 patient care skills mandated by the IDPH.

Students who complete this program will enhance their knowledge and skills to be more marketable as a certified nursing assistant in all health care settings. Successful completion of the BNA course grants students eligibility to take the IDPH Competency Evaluation Examination to receive qualification to work as a certified nursing assistant.

At the Kluthe Center in Effingham, classes begin on August 22^nd and will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.

At the Western Region Center in Pana, classes begin on August 21^st and will be held on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 12:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.

For more information, contact BNA Instructor and Program Director Beulah Uphoff at 217-234-5568 or at buphoff12042@lakelandcollege.edu. To enroll, contact Admissions Counseling at 217-234-5232 or at counsel@lakelandcollege.edu.

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