Programs Offered

Basic Nursing Assistant Program prepares students to administer patient care as a member of a nursing team in hospitals, nursing homes, home health agencies, and other extended care facilities. A nurse assistant will help with the routine care and treatment of persons who are sick, disabled, or informed. Current research and trends show excellent job prospects for nurse assistants. Recent occupational projections rank nurse assistants as one of the leading occupations in the health care field. The employment growth is partly attributed to the long-term care needs of an aging population.

his course is designed to provide the student with didactic principles and clinical practice skills for providing personal ADL’s and restorative assistance for persons throughout the life span. A special focus is on the geriatric person. The course content includes information related to The Health Care Environment, The Role of a Nursing Assistant, Work Ethics, Communication, Body Structure and Function, Patients, Residents and Persons, Safety, Infection Control, Protective Body Mechanics, The Person’s Environment, Personal Hygiene, Physical Observations, Mobility, Elimination, Surgery and Wound care, Sensory Problems, Physical Problems, Mental Problems, Emergency Care, Reproduction, The Dying Person and Death. The course content is directed by the scope of practice defined by the Illinois Department of Public Health.

Program Requirements

• Social Security Card
• State ID/Drivers’ License
• High School Diploma/GED Equivalent

TUITION

• Registration Fee: $150.00
• School Fees/Tuition: $800.00

TOTAL AMOUNT FOR TUITION IS $950.00 PLUS

ADDITIONAL FEES

• Books: $85.00
• Supplies: $135.00
• Uniform: $35.00

NOTE: THESE ITEMS CAN BE PURCHASED OUTSIDE THE SCHOOL AT THE STUDENTS DISCRETION.

STATE REQUIREMENTS

• Money Order for State Board Certification Examination: $65.00
• Money Order for Criminal Background Check: $40.00
• Physical Examination

NOTE: THESE FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
GRAND TOTAL AMOUNT: $1,205.00

This course is designed to provide the student with didactic principles and clinical practice skills needed to provide nursing care to clients across the life span under the direction of a professional nurse and/or doctor. The courses offered in the program are Fundamentals of Nursing, Care of the Adult Client, Obstetrical Nursing, Pediatric nursing and Nursing for Mental health clients. Graduates of the program will be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN). Licensure in Illinois allows the practical nurse to work in a variety of clinical settings such as hospitals, long-term care facilities, mental health faculties, outpatient care facilities as well as various types of physician offices.

Prerequisite courses & other requirements for admission to program course:English 101, Math 110, Medical Terminology, Pharmacology, Certified Nursing Assistant.

Licensed practical nurses (LPNs) help physicians and registered nurses (RNs) care for patients.

They have the technical knowledge to perform routine nursing duties, but they may also make appointments, maintain patient records, and perform basic clerical duties.

Most licensed practical nurses work in hospitals, nursing homes, other health care institutions, and private homes. Some are employed in doctors’ offices, clinics, and public health agencies. Still others work in large businesses. They care for workers who have accidents or become ill on the job. Licensed practical nurses are also called licensed vocational nurses.

Program Requirements

• Transcripts of Record and other documentations must be presented to our admission coordinator for consideration of each application or GED
• ENGLISH – Composition or higher (ENG 101)
  Must be taken within the last 10 years and must have a grade of “C” or better.
• MATHEMATICS – Elementary Algebra or Higher (MTH 110). Must be taken within the last 5 years and must have a grade of “C” or better.
• MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY – Must be taken within the last 5 years and must have a grade of “C” or better
• PHARMOCOLOGY – Must have grade of “C” or better.Must be taken within the last 12 months from an accredited institution.
• BASIC NURSING ASSISTANT TRAINING PROGRAM (CNA) and must be certified and be listed in IDPH Registry.

Great Paragon Healthcare Inc. also offers the following courses as pre requisites to the Practical Nursing Program. They include:

• ENGLISH – Composition or higher (ENG 101)
• MATHEMATICS – Elementary Algebra or Higher (MTH 110).
• MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
• PHARMOCOLOGY

In order to register for the courses listed the following must be presented at time of enrollment.

• Social Security Card
• State ID/Drivers’ License
• High School Diploma/GED Equivalent

TUITION

• Registration Fee: $150.00
• School Fees/Tuition: $16,500.00

ADDITIONAL FEES

• Books: $250.00
• Supplies: $350.00
• Uniforms: $45.00

NOTE: THESE FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

Grand Total Amount: $17,295.00

Course Description: This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills to enhance oral and written skills needed in everyday communications and in the work place. The content of the course will focus on various components of Nouns, Verbs, Modifying and Connecting words, Punctuation and Effective writing.

Prerequisite: High School Diploma/GED. 8 weeks –48 clock hours = 3 credit hours

Prerequisite courses & other requirements for admission to program course:High School Diploma

Program Requirements

In order to register for the courses listed the following must be presented at time of enrollment.

• Social Security Card
• State ID/Drivers’ License
• High School Diploma/GED Equivalent

TUITION

• Registration Fee : $100.00 (NON-REFUNDABLE)
• School Fees/Tuition : $500.00

NOTE: THESE FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

GRAND TOTAL AMOUNT $600.00

This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills to perform basic mathematical skills, use the metric, apothecary system and household measurements. They will learn an easy method to solve a variety of medication problems. Practice test and case studies will be used to support didactic concepts. The content of the course will focus on Clinical Calculations, Systems of Measurement and Common Equivalents, Solving Problems Using Dimensional Analysis, Solving One –Factor Medication Problems, Solving Two-Factor Medication Problems, Solving Three –Factor Medication ProblemsPrerequisite: High School Diploma/GED. 16 weeks –64 clock hours = 4 credit hours

Program Requirements

In order to register for the courses listed the following must be presented at time of enrollment.

• Social Security Card
• State ID/Drivers’ License
• High School Diploma/GED Equivalent

TUITION

• Registration Fee : $100.00 (NON-REFUNDABLE)
• School Fees/Tuition : $500.00

NOTE: THESE FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

GRAND TOTAL AMOUNT $600.00

This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and ability to communicate effectively with other members of the Healthcare team. The medical terminology concepts incorporated in this course are presented in a systems approach for easy comprehension, association and retention. The areas covered in this course are Basic Elements of a Medical Word, Suffixes, Prefixes, Body Structure, Key anatomical and physiological terms; combining forms, suffixes, and prefixes, pathology, diagnostic, symptomatic, therapeutic procedures, pharmacology, abbreviations and symbols related to the Integumentary System, Digestive System, Respiratory System, Cardiovascular System, Blood, Lymph, and Immune Systems, Musculoskeletal System, Genitourinary System, Female Reproductive System, Endocrine System, Nervous System and Special Senses. Prerequisite: High School Diploma/GED. 8 weeks –48 clock hours = 3 credit hours

Program Requirements
In order to register for the courses listed the following must be presented at time of enrollment.

• Social Security Card
• State ID/Drivers’ License
• High School Diploma/GED Equivalent

TUITION

• Registration Fee : $100.00 (NON-REFUNDABLE)
• School Fees/Tuition : $500.00

NOTE: THESE FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

GRAND TOTAL AMOUNT $600.00

The course is designed to provide students with the fundamental concepts and principles of pharmacology, drug nomenclature, drug classifications, mechanisms of action, and the different treatment modalities of various diseases , alleviation of signs and symptoms caused by various diseases afflicting individuals of all ages with an emphasis on the elderly population requiring long term care. The course will discuss the standards and principles of medication administration essential for providing safe and competent nursing practice for clients of all ages. : Prerequisite: High School Diploma or GED,Grade of “C” or better in Math 110 or higher. 16 Weeks –48 hours 3 cr.

Program Requirements

In order to register for the courses listed the following must be presented at time of enrollment.

• Social Security Card
• State ID/Drivers’ License
• High School Diploma/GED Equivalent

TUITION

• Registration Fee : $100.00 (NON-REFUNDABLE)
• School Fees/Tuition : $500.00

NOTE: THESE FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

GRAND TOTAL AMOUNT $600.00