College of DuPage offers a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) course that provides both classroom and clinical education. Following successful completion of this course, you must pass a state registry exam in order to work as a CNA. Nursing assistants/aides working in licensed and or certified skilled nursing facilities, intermediate care facilities and home health agencies in the state of Illinois must be certified.
The Illinois Nurse Aide Testing Program at SIU/Carbondale is responsible for the competency exam as required by the Illinois Department of Public Health. Contact SIU for information about deadlines, fees, the exam and how to register.
College of DuPage administers this 90-minute computer-based exam by appointment at the Glen Ellyn Academic Testing Center. Learn more by reviewing frequently asked questions.
Contact Information
Academic and Specialized Testing Center, Glen Ellyn - Main Campus
Berg Instructional Center (BIC), Room 2A06/2A08
(630) 942-2401
Email: testing@cod.edu
Testing Hours and Locations