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• Payment plans are available and must be arranged with administration before the start of class.
• All fees must be paid in full prior to graduation.
• Returned checks will incur a $35 fee.
• 100% refund if cancelled within 5 business days of signing the enrollment agreement.
• 75% refund after 5 days but before the first class.
• After the first class, refunds are pro-rated based on percentage of program completed:
o 0–5% completed: 90% refund
o 6–10%: 80% refund
o 11–15%: 75% refund
o 16–20%: 70% refund
o 21% or more: No refund
• Students must attend all 120 program hours.
• Only two excused absences permitted with valid documentation.
• Make-up hours must be scheduled and approved by instructors.
• Excessive tardiness or absenteeism may result in dismissal.
Airey Healthcare maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward harassment, bullying, or discrimination of any kind. All students are entitled to a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment.
Students who withdraw or are dismissed may reapply. Readmission is subject to space
availability and program director approval. The registration fee may be waived for returning students within 6 months.
Students may submit formal complaints in writing to the program director. Complaints not resolved internally can be submitted to: Illinois Board of Higher Education Division of Private Business and Vocational Schools 1 N. Old State Capitol Plaza, Suite 333 Springfield, IL 62701-1377 Phone: (217) 782-2551
Item
Tuition
Cost
$1,000
Registration Fee (non-refundable) $50
Books & Supplies
Included
Uniform
State Exam Fee
Administration Fee
CPR Certification (optional)
Total
$85
$125
Not included
$1,260
Students must conduct themselves in a professional manner. Disruptive behavior, insubordination, or substance use will result in disciplinary action, including dismissal.
To graduate from the CNA program, students must:
• Complete 120 total hours (80 classroom/lab + 40 clinical)
• Score at least 75% on all exams
• Pass all 21 state-required skills
• Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct
• Minimum passing grade: 75%
• Students must maintain satisfactory progress in both theoretical and clinical components.
• Cheating or academic dishonesty will result in disciplinary action or dismissal.
• Academic advising
• CPR certification referrals
• Employment referral services (not guaranteed)
Students must demonstrate proficiency in the following 21 skills:
1. Handwashing
2. Ambulation with Gait Belt
3. Ambulation with Walker
4. Feeding a Dependent Resident
5. Denture Care
6. Mouth Care with Brush
7. Dressing a Resident
8. Nail Care
9. Perineal Care (Female)
10. Partial Bed Bath
11. Positioning Resident
12. Range of Motion: Hip & Knee
13. Range of Motion: Shoulder
14. Pulse and Respiration
15. Blood Pressure
16. Weighing a Resident
17. Making an Occupied Bed
18. Catheter Care (Female)
19. Measuring Fluid Intake/Output
20. Hand and Foot Care
21. Transferring Resident to Wheelchair
• Introduction to the Healthcare System
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills
• Resident Rights & Confidentiality
• Infection Control
• Safety & Emergency Procedures
• Body Mechanics
• Nutrition & Hydration
• Mental Health and Social Needs
• Death and Dying
• Basic Nursing Skills
• Personal Care Skills
• Restorative Services
• Observation and Reporting
• Clinical Experience
• Be at least 16 years old
• Valid state ID or driver’s license
• Social Security card
• Proof of a negative TB test
• Physical exam documentation
• High school diploma or GED (preferred but not required)
• Must pass a criminal background check
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