CNA Programs in Illinois

Are you looking for a career that is recession-proof in Illinois? If so, you should consider training to become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).

Requirements to Become a CNA in Illinois

The first step to becoming a CNA in Illinois is completing a state-approved CNA training program. Additionally, your training should consist of classroom lectures and clinical experiences.

Another requirement to becoming a CNA in Illinois is passing the state's Nurse Aide Competency Exam. This is a two-part test that you must pass to be eligible for certification in the state.

If you are able to pass both parts of the CNA exam, you will be added to Illinois' Nurse Aide Registry as a Certified Nursing Assistant and can apply for employment in the state.

State-Approved CNA Programs in Illinois

There are many excellent nursing schools in Illinois that offer approved programs for aspiring CNAs. The top schools are:

1. Waubonsee Community College

   18 S River St, Aurora, IL 60506 (630) 801-7900

2. Waubonsee Community College

   2060 Ogden Ave, Aurora, IL 60504 (630) 585-7900

3. SWIC Southwestern Illinois College

   2500 Carlyle Ave, Belleville, IL 62221 (618) 235-2700

4. John A. Logan College

   700 Logan College Dr, Carterville, IL 62918 (618) 985-2828

5. Kaskaskia College

   27210 College Rd, Centralia, IL 62801 (618) 545-3000

6. Parkland College

   2400 W Bradley Ave, Champaign, IL 61821 (217) 351-2200

7. Malcolm X College

   1900 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60612 (312) 850-7000

8. Paul Simon Chicago Job Corps Center

   3348 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623 (773) 890-3100

9. Morton College

   3801 S Central Ave, Cicero, IL 60804 (708) 656-8000

10. McHenry County College

    8900 US-14, Crystal Lake, IL 60012 (815) 455-3700

11. Richland Community College

    1 College Park, Decatur, IL 62521 (217) 875-7200

12. Oakton Community College

    1600 E Golf Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016 (847) 635-1600

13. Sauk Valley Community College

    173 IL-2, Dixon, IL 61021 (815) 288-5511

14. Adonis College Of Nursing

    1313 Sibley Blvd, Dolton, IL 60419 (888) 308-3892

15. Illinois Central College

    1 College Dr, East Peoria, IL 61611 (309) 322-0634

16. Midwest Technical Institute

    280 High Point Ln, East Peoria, IL 61611 (309) 427-2750

17. Elgin Community College

    1700 Spartan Dr, Elgin, IL 60123 (847) 697-1000

18. J Renee College

    415 Airport Rd, Elgin, IL 60123 (815) 444-7751

19. Carl Sandburg College

    2400 Tom L Wilson Blvd, Galesburg, IL 61401 (309) 344-2518

20. Black Hawk College East Campus

    26230 Black Hawk Rd, Galva, IL 61434 (309) 854-1700

21. College of DuPage

    425 Fawell Blvd, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 (630) 942-2800

22. Lewis & Clark Community College

    5800 Godfrey Rd, Godfrey, IL 62035 (618) 468-7000

23. College of Lake County

    19351 W Washington St, Grayslake, IL 60030 (847) 543-2000

24. Southeastern Illinois College

    3575 College Rd, Harrisburg, IL 62946 (618) 252-5400

25. Rend Lake College

    468 Ken Gray Pkwy, Ina, IL 62846 (618) 437-5321

26. Joliet Job Corps Center

    1101 Mills Rd, Joliet, IL 60433 (815) 727-7677

27. Joliet Junior College

    1215 Houbolt Rd, Joliet, IL 60431 (815) 729-9020

28. Kankakee Community College

    100 College Drive, Kankakee, IL 60901 (815) 802-8100

29. Kishwaukee College

    21193 Malta Rd, Malta, IL 60150 (815) 825-2086

30. llinois Eastern Community Colleges - Wabash Valley College

    2200 College Dr, Mt Carmel, IL 62863 (618) 262-8641

31. Heartland Community College

    1500 W Raab Rd, Normal, IL 61761 (309) 268-8000

32. Verve College

    2625 Butterfield Rd #102e, Oak Brook, IL 60523 (630) 705-9999

33. Harper College

    1200 W Algonquin Rd, Palatine, IL 60067 (847) 925-6000

34. Moraine Valley Community College

    9000 College Pkwy, Palos Hills, IL 60465 (708) 974-4300

35. Methodist College

    7600 N Academic Dr, Peoria, IL 61615 (309) 672-5513

36. Waubonsee Community College

    100 Waubonsee Drive, Plano, IL 60545 (630) 552-7900

37. John Wood Community College

    1301 S 48th St, Quincy, IL 62305 (217) 224-6500

38. Triton College

    2000 5th Ave, River Grove, IL 60171 (708) 456-0300

39. Rock Valley College

    3301 N Mulford Rd, Rockford, IL 61114 (815) 921-7821

40. South Suburban College

    15800 State St, South Holland, IL 60473 (708) 596-2000

41. Lincoln Land Community College

    5250 Shepherd Rd, Springfield, IL 62703 (217) 786-2200

42. Midwest Technical Institute

    2731 Farmers Market Rd, Springfield, IL 62702 (217) 527-8324

43. Waubonsee Community College

    IL-47 & Waubonsee Dr, Sugar Grove, IL 60554 (630) 466-7900

44. Shawnee Community College

    8364 Shawnee College Rd, Ullin, IL 62992 (618) 634-3200

CNA Job Outlook and Salary in Illinois

Illinois is a state where the demand for CNAs is currently in the negative. Overall employment of CNAs in the state is expected to fall by 0.2% from 2018 to 2028. The negative employment growth in Illinois doesn't seem to affect the salaries of CNAs in the state, as the median salary of CNAs in Illinois is $41,300 per year.

Take a look at the CNA employment and salary situation in different metro areas in Illinois below to get a detailed picture.

Illinois Nurse Aide Registry

If you have any questions about CNA programs or certification in Illinois, you can contact the Illinois Department of Public Health, Health Care Worker Registry at: