State-approved CNA training in Chicago — classroom instruction, clinical hours, and exam preparation
A Certified Nursing Assistant provides direct patient care in hospitals, nursing homes, and long-term care facilities. CNAs are in high demand across Illinois.
Anyone 16 or older with a high school diploma or GED who wants to start a career in healthcare. No prior medical experience required.
Day, evening, and weekend programs available. Choose the schedule that works around your life and current commitments.
Our CNA instructors are experienced healthcare professionals who bring real clinical knowledge to the classroom. Learn from people who do this work every day.
Complete your required clinical hours as part of the program. Get hands-on experience with real patients in a supervised healthcare setting.
We prepare you thoroughly for the Illinois CNA competency exam. Practice tests, skills review sessions, and one-on-one coaching are all included.
Competitive pricing with flexible payment options. Invest in a career that pays for itself quickly — CNAs are in high demand across Chicagoland.
Graduate with the skills employers are looking for: patient care, vital signs, infection control, communication, and professionalism.
Our training center at 3219 W. 111th Street is easily accessible from Chicago's South Side, Mount Greenwood, Beverly, and surrounding communities.
Learn vital signs measurement, patient positioning, personal hygiene assistance, nutrition support, and safe patient handling techniques.
Practice hands-on clinical skills in a real healthcare environment under professional supervision. Build confidence through direct patient interaction.
Develop communication skills, learn infection control protocols, understand patient rights, and prepare for the Illinois state competency examination.
Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Complete your certification in approximately 3 weeks. Ideal for full-time students.
Monday – Friday, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Complete your certification in approximately 4 weeks. Perfect for those who work during the day.
Saturday & Sunday, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Complete your certification in approximately 6 weeks. Work during the week, train on weekends.
The CNA program at Chicago's Pulse gave me the skills and confidence I needed. The instructors were patient and thorough. I passed my state exam on the first try!
I chose the evening program so I could keep working during the day. The flexible schedule made it possible for me to change careers without losing income.
The clinical hours were the best part. Working with real patients under supervision prepared me for what to expect on the job. I got hired within two weeks of passing.
We bring AHA-certified training directly to your workplace. Hospitals, schools, construction sites, corporate offices — we handle the logistics while your team gets certified.
Training at your office, hospital, school, or job site. No travel for your employees.
Certify 6 to 60+ people with volume pricing. Custom quotes for every organization.
Meet OSHA, JCAHO, DCFS, and state licensing requirements with audit-ready records.
Enroll in Chicago's Pulse CNA program and take the first step toward a rewarding career in healthcare.