CNA Schools

CNA Classes in Ottawa, Illinois

Ottawa CNA Training - Illinois

You can receive your CNA certification in as little as 3 to 8 weeks.

Admissions Advisor Tip: Don't limit your options. Contact multiple schools to to compare their different offers, like financial aid packages.

How to Become a CNA in Ottawa, Illinois

Nursing Aides are in high demand throughout Illinois. Upon receiving certification, many new graduates find employment very quickly. In Illinois, medical field job security is higher than most careers. You can earn your CNA license after completing a very short training program. CNA course requirements vary by state according to state regulations. However, many CNA programs can be completed in 8 to 12 weeks. Plus, CNA courses are considerably cheaper than attending LPN school and are an excellent way to get started in a healthcare career.


PCT · CNA · CMA – What’s the Difference?

This depends on where you live. Some PCT courses include EKG and phlebotomy training. Some Patient Care Technician programs also include HHA (Home Health Aid) certification. However, in some work environments the titles CNA and PCT are used interchangably. Some hospitals in Illinois may be hiring Nurse Care Techs (NCT), a position which you can apply for with your CNA license.

CMA can stand for Certified Medication Aide or Certified Medical Assistant, both which perform separate but overlapping duties in the workplace.

How Much Does CNA Training Cost in Ottawa?

Nursing assistant courses at vocational colleges and allied health schools usually range between $400 and $1200. When choosing a CNA school, learn about all the associated costs required at each institution. Some schools list their program cost as all expenses included. However other schools may also require you to purchase additional materials (such as books, scrubs and materials for your clinicals) which have separate fees from the tuition costs.

CNA Refresher Courses around Ottawa usually cost around $100-$200.

Need Tuition Assistance?

While not all schools offer financial aid for students enrolled in their CNA course, some training programs may offer assistance to help with the cost of the course or certification. Also, some CNA employers will even pay for your Nurse Assistant training or reimburse you after you successfully complete your CNA training.

Some employers in Ottawa will cover a percentage of your CNA tuition; others will pay tuition costs up to a specific dollar amount. Often, new CNAs are required to work a particular number of months at the employer that covered their school bills. Or you may just need to reimburse them for any of the tuition costs they paid on your behalf.

When Can I Start CNA Training in Ottawa?

Many schools that offer CNA training have new sessions beginning every 6 to 8 weeks. In many areas in Illinois, you can find CNA training starting in March 2024, April 2024, May 2024, or June 2024 available for registration now. Unlike nursing programs in Illinois, you can usually find a school starting a new session of their CNA course fairly quickly. However, some schools offer CNA classes in semester format. At these schools, you may need to wait up 3 or 4 months to start your course.

Becoming a Nurse Aide in Ottawa is a great way to quickly gain experience in the medical field. Also check out Illinois CNA Salary info.

CNA Schools Near You & Online Near Ottawa, Illinois

Illinois Valley Community College

  • 815 North Orlando Smith Avenue Oglesby, IL 61348
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LPN, RN
    (815) 224-2720

Seneca Township High School

  • 307 E Scott Street Seneca, IL 61360
    Programs: CNA
    (815) 357-5000

LaSalle-Peru Area Career Center

  • 200 Ninth Street Peru, IL 61354
    Programs: CNA
    815-223-2454

Grundy Area Vocational Center

  • 1002 Union Street Morris, IL 60450
    Programs: CNA
    815-942-4390

Indian Valley Vocational Center

  • 600 Lions Road Sandwich, IL 60548
    Programs: CNA
    815-786-9873

Waubonsee Community College

  • 100 Waubonsee Drive Plano, IL 60545
    Programs: CNA
    630-552-7900

Midland High School

  • 1830 State Route 17 Varna, IL 61375
    Programs: CNA
    309-463-2095

Wilco Area Career Center. – Reed Custer HS, Braidwood

  • 249 Comet Drive Braidwood, IL 60408
    Programs: CNA
    815-458-2166

Livingston Area Vocational Center

  • 1100 East Indiana Avenue Pontiac, IL 61764
    Programs: CNA
    815-844-6113

Joliet Junior College

  • 1215 Houbolt Road Joliet, IL 60431
    Programs: ADN, CNA, Health Information Management-Associate, LPN, Radiography, RN
    (815) 729-9020

Waubonsee Community College

  • 5 East Galena Boulevard Aurora, IL 60506
    Programs: CNA
    630-801-7900

Homecoming Healthcare Inc.

  • 933 W Jefferson St Joliet, IL 60435
    Programs: CNA
    815-280-5174

Joliet Junior College

  • 401 North Larkin Joliet, IL 60435
    Programs: CNA
    815-727-6940

Kishwaukee College

  • 21193 Malta Road Malta, IL 60150
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LPN, Radiography, RN
    (815) 825-2086

Kishwaukee Education Consortium

  • 21255 Malta Road Malta, IL 60150
    Programs: CNA
    815-825-2000 ext 109

Fox Valley Career Center

  • 47 W 326 Keslinger Road Maple Park, IL 60151
    Programs: CNA
    630-365-5113

Waubonsee Community College

  • 2060 Ogden Ave. Aurora, IL 60504
    Programs: CNA
    630-585-7900

Joliet Junior College

  • 201 E Jefferson St. Joliet, IL 60432
    Programs: CNA, LPN
    (815) 727-6720

Divinity Institute of Allied Health

  • 103 N. Ottawa Street Joliet, IL 60432
    Programs: CNA
    815-727-9050

Wilco Area Career Center

  • 500 Wilco Blvd. Romeoville, IL 60446
    Programs: CNA
    815-838-6941

Genesis Healthcare Institute

  • 1411 W. Airport Road Romeoville, IL 60446
    Programs: CNA
    815-439-3970

Joliet Junior College

  • 1125 West Romeo Road Romeoville, IL 60446
    Programs: CNA
    815-886-3000

Heritage Manor

  • 555 E. Clay Street El Paso, IL 61738
    Programs: CNA
    309-527-6240

IL Central College – Heritage Manor

  • 1028 Hillcrest Drive Chillicothe, IL 61523
    Programs: CNA
    309-274-2194

Marklund Home

  • 15450 Wyatt Drive Geneva, IL 60134
    Programs: CNA
    630-593-5466

Spectrum Nurses Training

  • 481 West Boughton Road, #400 Bolingbrook, IL 60440
    Programs: CNA
    630-771-9069

En Va Na Healthcare Training Center

  • 500 E. Ogden, Suite 208 Naperville, IL 60563
    Programs: CNA
    630-269-7431

Sauk Valley Community College

  • 173 IL Rt. 2 Dixon, IL 61021
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LPN, Radiography, RN
    (815) 288-5511

Apostolic Christian Home of Eureka

  • 610 West Cruger Eureka, IL 61530
    Programs: CNA
    309-467-2311

Larlin Medical Staffing and Training Center

DuPage County Convalescent Center

  • 400 N. County Farm Rd. Wheaton, IL 60187
    Programs: CNA
    630-665-6400

Vintage Training Institute

  • 7 Blanchard Circle, Suite 103 Wheaton, IL 60187
    Programs: CNA
    630-517-0191

School District U-46 South Elgin High School

  • 760 E. Main St. South Elgin, IL 60177
    Programs: CNA
    847-289-3760 ex. 3723

Kankakee Area Career Center

Kankakee High School

  • 1200 West Jeffery Street Kankakee, IL 60901
    Programs: CNA
    815-933-0740

Kankakee Community College

  • 100 College Drive Kankakee, IL 60901
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LPN, Radiography, RN
    (815) 802-8100

Achievers Healthcare Training Center, Inc

  • 968 W. Army Trail Road Carol Stream, IL 60188
    Programs: CNA
    630-372-1990

College of Dupage

  • 425 Fawell Blvd. Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
    Programs: ADN, CNA, Health Information Management-Associate, LPN, Medical Assistant, Nuclear Medicine Tech, Radiation Therapy, Radiography, RN
    (630) 942-2800

Elgin Community College

  • 1700 Spartan Drive Elgin, IL 60123
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LPN, Radiography, RN
    (847) 697-1000

CMK Healthcare Training Center

  • 6601 Unit E South Cass Avenue Westmont, IL 60559
    Programs: CNA
    630-725-0532

Whiteside Area Career Center

  • 1608 Fifth Avenue Sterling, IL 61081
    Programs: CNA
    815-626-5810

A Plus Healthcare Training

  • 366 S. Main St. Bartlett, IL 60103
    Programs: CNA
    630-372-2442

Bartlett High School

  • 701 Schick Road Bartlett, IL 60103
    Programs: CNA
    630-372-4700 ext 4746

Adventist Hinsdale Hospital

  • 120 North Oak Street Hinsdale, IL 60521
    Programs: CNA
    630-942-8330

CMK Healthcare and Training Center

Healthcare Inservices, Inc.

  • 450 East 22nd Street, Ste. 161 Lombard, IL 60148
    Programs: CNA
    630-620-1297

Elgin High School – Elgin School District Unit 46

  • 1200 Maroon Drive Elgin, IL 60120
    Programs: CNA
    847-888-5100 x 8177

Larkin High School

  • 1475 Larkin Ave Elgin, IL 60120
    Programs: CNA
    847-888-5200

Black Hawk College- Kewanee High School

  • 1211 E. Third Street Kewanee, IL 61443
    Programs: CNA
    309-853-3328

AON Allied Health Institute

  • 2071 Irving Park Road, Ste. 203 Hanover Park, IL 60133
    Programs: CNA
    630-685-2917

Oak Brook HealthCare Centre

  • 2013 Midwest Road Oak Brook, IL 60523
    Programs: CNA
    630-495-0220