CNA Programs in Illinois

A numbering of state-approved CNA programs in Illinois, including information on average CNA salary in IL, career outlook, and more.
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 $36,750 per year.

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

AreaTotal EmploymentAvg Hourly WageAvg Annual Salary
Kankakee, IL650$18.3$39,450
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI37,030$18.3$37,460
Danville, IL360$17.6$36,110
Springfield, IL1,140$17.2$37,000
Decatur, IL570$17.0$35,030
Champaign-Urbana, IL1,070$17.1$35,440
Peoria, IL3,050$16.4$34,000
Rockford, IL1,550$16.7$34,960
Carbondale-Marion, IL680$16.2$32,340
Bloomington, IL740$16.2$34,180

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2022

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:

Illinois Department of Public Health
Health Care Worker Registry

525 W Jefferson St, Springfield, IL 62761
Phone: (844) 789-3676
Fax: (217) 524-0137
Registry Search: https://hcwrpub.dph.illinois.gov/Search.aspx

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