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COVENANT HEALTHCARE INSTITUTE, INC.
18216 Hardwood Street, Homewood, IL 60430
Web: http://www.covenanthealthcareinstitute.org/
Email: covenanthealthcinstitute.com
Tel:312 388 0098 |Fax: 773 233 2917
2017-2018
(August 2017)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Content Page
Certificate of Approval 3
Message from the President 4
About Covenant Healthcare Institute, Inc.
- Our Mission
- Our Vision
- Institutional Objectives
- Approval/Membership
- Legal Control
- Management/Faculty and Staff
- Hours of Operation
- Academic Calendar
-Projected Course Offerings
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Program Description 9-10
Course Content Outline 10
Skills Lab Reference 11
Program Cost 12
Malpractice Insurance 13
Admissions Requirements 14
Program Progression Requirements 16
Theory Grade Requirements 16
Testing Policy 17
Lab Procedures Competency Requirements 18
Use of Lab Facility 19-20
Clinical Rotation Hours 21
Clinical Grade Requirements 22
Clinical Supervision 23
General Conduct Expectations 24-35
OSHA Compliance 36
Non-Discrimination 37
Release of Transcript of Records 38
Statement of Credit Transferability 39
Complaints/Grievance Policy 40
Enrollment Agreement 42-48
Success Data 48
Acknowledgement of Receipt 48
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CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL
Covenant Healthcare Institute, Inc. is approved to operate by the Private Business and Vocational
Schools Division of the Illinois Board of Higher Education.
Permit to Operate
Certificate of Approval to Operate Issued by:
Private Business Vocational School Division
Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE)
1 N. Old State Capitol Plaza, Suite 333
Springfield, Illinois 62701
Ph.217-782-2551
Fx.217-782-8545
www.ibhe.org
Program Approval
Illinois Department of Public
Health
Education and Training Section
525 W Jefferson, 4th Floor
Springfield, IL 62761
Tel: 217-524-7237
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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Welcome to Covenant Healthcare Institute! We are delighted to have you in our Basic Nursing
Assistant Training Program. We are an organization committed to helping aspiring individuals
like you achieve your personal and career goals by taking you to the process one small step at a
time. Our curriculum covers contents that meet federal and state standards. Our faculty members
are experienced nursing educators with expertise in clinical nursing practice. We have the
training and tools to help you land a beginning career in the healthcare industry. We are here to
support you in any way we can.
Thank you for making us part of your career journey. Feel free to contact our office for any
assistance.
Sincerely,
Bisola Adeniran, BSN, RN
(School Administrator)
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ABOUT COVENANT HEALTHCARE INSTITUTE
MISSION
The mission of Covenant Healthcare Institute is to train students become providers of quality,
competent and compassionate health care services.
VISION
Our vision is to become a premier source of knowledgeable, skilled, competent and reliable
nursing assistants to help fill the healthcare facilities’ staffing needs for basic nursing services.
INSTITUTIONAL OBJECTIVES
Covenant Healthcare Institute aims to:
▪ Create and maintain an administrative infrastructure that complies with the federal, state
and local regulations.
▪ To recruit and retain employees with the right academic and work backgrounds to provide
instructions and facilitation of students’ teaching and learning time with us.
▪ Promote and support professional growth and development activities for our faculty and
staff.
▪ Have a curriculum content that covers the theoretical and technical academic needs of the
students.
▪ Have graduates who are able to demonstrate knowledge, skills and competence to
work in any given healthcare setting.
▪ Strive to provide a classroom environment conducive to teaching and learning.
▪ Create partnerships with other constituents to help students achieve economic growth.
APPROVALS/MEMBERSHIP AND ACCREDITATION
▪ Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE)
▪ Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
▪ Covenant Healthcare Institute is not accredited by an organization recognized by the U.S
Department of Education as an accrediting body.
LEGAL CONTROL OF THE INSTITUTION
Bisola Adeniran, BSN, RN
(School Administrator)
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MANAGEMENT|FACULTY|STAFF
Bisola Adeniran, BSN, RN-School Administrator/Program Coordinator
Taiwo Adeniran, RN, BSN-Business Manager
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HOURS OF OPERATION
Classroom 9:00AM to 9:00PM, Monday-Sunday
Student Services 9:00AM to 5:00PM, Monday-Friday
Business Services 9:00AM to 5:00PM, Monday-Friday
Skills Lab 9:00AM to 9:00PM, Monday-Sunday
Computer Lab 9:00AM to 9:00PM, Monday-Sunday
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ACADEMIC CALENDAR
2017
Wednesday, January 2 New Year’s Day
Monday, January 16 Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Tuesday, May 30 Memorial Day
Tuesday, July 4 Independence Day
Monday, September 4 Labor Day
Thursday, November 23 Thanksgiving Day
Monday, December 25 Christmas Day
2018
Monday, January 1 New Year’s Day
Monday, January 15 Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Monday, May 28 Memorial Day
Wednesday, July 4 Independence Day
Monday, September 3 Labor Day
Thursday, November 23 Thanksgiving Day
Tuesday, December 25 Christmas Day
PROJECTED COURSE OFFERINGS
2017
1ST Term
2nd Term
3rd Term
4th Term
October2-December 22
BNATP
2018
1ST Term
Jan1-Mar23
2nd Term
April7--June 27
3rd Term
July2-September
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4th Term
October1-December 21
BNATP BNATP BNATP BNATP
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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION BASIC NURSING ASSISTANT TRAINING (CIP Code 51.3902)
A program that prepares individuals to perform routine nursing-related services to patients in hospitals or long-term
care facilities, under the training and supervision of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse
(https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/cipcode/cipdetail.aspx?y=55&cipid=88827).
Description: Clock Hours: 120 (Theory|Lab|Clinical: 60|20|40)
This 120 clock-hour program meets the requirements of Illinois Nursing Reform Act of 1979. Completion of the
program leads to certification of compliance from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH). This program
prepares students into their roles and responsibilities as nurse assistants in both the clinical and at home setting. The
course includes a coordinated lecture/discussions, supervised skills laboratory and clinical practice. Students acquire
the basic knowledge and technical skills needed to provide basic nursing care to residents in long-term care facilities
as well as patients in hospitals, private homes, or other health care facilities. Upon successful completion of this
program, students are eligible to sit for the Illinois Nurse Aide Competency Examination administered by Southern
Illinois University of Carbondale.
Certification Requirement:
To be able to work in long term care facilities, successful graduates must pass the competency exam given by the
SIUC within 120 days from program completion.
Student Learning Objectives/Expected Outcomes:
At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
▪ Describe the healthcare system and its role as part of the nursing team
▪ Describe the person’s rights
▪ Describe the role of the nursing assistant
▪ Identify good work Ethics
▪ Learn how to communicate with the healthcare team
▪ Have a better understanding of the person
▪ Describe the human body structure and function
▪ Discuss and demonstrate how to provide care for the older adults
▪ Discuss and demonstrate how to promote safety
▪ Discuss and demonstrate how to prevent falls
▪ Demonstrate the use of restraints alternatives and safe restraint use
▪ Discuss and demonstrate how to prevent infection
▪ Discuss and demonstrate benefits of good body mechanics
▪ Discuss and demonstrate how to safely handle, move and transfer the person
▪ Discuss and demonstrate how to perform grooming and hygiene
▪ Demonstrate how to assist residents with their nutritional needs
▪ Discuss and demonstrate how to assist residents with bowel and urine elimination
▪ Discuss and demonstrate how to collect specimen
▪ Discuss and demonstrate how to assist with exercise and activity
▪ Discuss and demonstrate how to assist with wound care
▪ Discuss and demonstrate how to assist with oxygen needs
▪ Discuss and demonstrate how to assist with rehabilitation and restorative nursing care
▪ Discuss and demonstrate how to care for person with common health problems
▪ Discuss and demonstrate how to care for person with mental health problems
▪ Discuss and demonstrate how to care for person with confusion and dementia
▪ Discuss and demonstrate how to assist with emergency care
▪ Discuss and demonstrate how to care for the dying person
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COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE
CONTENT OUTLINE/REQUIRED READINGS SKILLS LAB CLINICAL
WEEK 1
Chapter 1 Hospitals and Nursing Centers
Chapter 2 The Person’s Rights
Chapter 3 The Nursing Assistant
Chapter 4 Work Ethics
Chapter 5 Communicating with the Health Team
Chapter 6 Understanding the Person
WEEK 2
Chapter 7 Body Structure and Function # 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 13, 21
Chapter 8 Care of the Older Person
Chapter 9 Assisting with Safety
Chapter 10 Assisting with Fall Prevention
Chapter 11 Restraint Alternatives and Safe Restrain Use
Chapter 13 Body Mechanics
Chapter 14 Assisting with Moving and Transfer
WEEK 3
Chapter 12 Preventing Infection # 6, 7, 8, 9,
10,11,15,17,19
Chapter 15 Assisting with Comfort
Chapter 16 Assisting with Hygiene
Chapter 17 Assisting with Grooming
Chapter 18 Assisting with Urinary Elimination
Chapter 19 Assisting with Bowel Elimination
Chapter 20 Assisting with Nutrition and Fluids
WEEK 4
Chapter 21 Assisting with Assessment #12, 14, 16, 18, 19, 20
Chapter 22 Assisting with Specimens
Chapter 23 Assisting with Exercise and Activities
Chapter 24 Assisting with Wound Care
Chapter 25 Assisting with Pressure Ulcers
Chapter 26 Assisting with Rehabilitation and Restorative
Nursing
WEEK 5
Chapter 27 Assisting with Oxygen Needs Skills Validation
Chapter 28 Caring for Persons with Common Health Problems
Chapter 29 Caring for Person with Mental Health Disorders
Chapter 30 Caring for Person with Confusion and Dementia
Chapter 31 Assisting with Emergency Care
Chapter 32 Assisting with End of Life Care
WEEK 6
Clinical # 1
Clinical # 2
Clinical # 3
Clinical # 4
Clinical Clinical Evaluation # 5|
Theory 60 hours|Lab 20 hours|Clinical 40 hours
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SKILLS LAB REFERENCE
The following skills procedures are taught during skills lab portion of the program.
Students are expected to be able to perform the following minimum required 21 skills:
1. Wash hands 2. Oral hygiene
3. Hair care 4. Shaving resident
5. Nail care 6. Take temperature
7. Take pulse 8. Respiration
9. Blood pressure 10. Make unoccupied bed
11.
12. Make occupied bed 13. Feed resident
14. Dress resident 15. Unit check
16. Measure weight 17. Measure height
18. Place resident in side-lying position 19. Passive range motion
20. Calculate intake/output 21. Transfer resident to wheelchair
22. Partial bath Other skills:
Care of hearing aids
Care of eyeglasses
Care of dentures
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PROGRAM COST
TUITION & FEES
Program Cost Full Assessment:
Tuition Fee 750.00
Laboratory Fee 50
Registration Fee 75.00
Technology Fee 50.00
Book|Study Guide 100.00
Uniform 25.00
Materials & Equipment** (Gait belt, watch w/ second hand, stethoscope, sphygmomanometer)
25.00
Certification Exam Fee (SIUC) 65.00
Criminal Background Check
60.00 CPR Certification 50.00
Malpractice Insurance 25.00
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
$1,250.00
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MALPRACTICE INSURANCE
Each student enrolled is required to carry malpractice insurance. The cost for this insurance is
added to the course fees and is paid automatically at the time of tuition payment by the student.
THE COST OF THE INSURANCE IS NOT REFUNDABLE.
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
1. Must be at least 16 years of age
2. Must demonstrate basic proficiency knowledge of English, Math and Science at the 10th grade
3. A Physical examination by a licensed physician, which includes a TB test and immunization
status. This is required before a student can start clinical rotation.
4. A Criminal Background Check with the IL State Police at the beginning of the training in
compliance with the Health Care Worker Background Check Act.
5. Proof of Medical Health Insurance coverage
6. Current CPR Card
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PROGRAM PROGRESSION REQUIREMENTS
To remain in satisfactory academic standing, a student must meet the theory, lab, skills and
clinical attendance, grade and conduct requirements and meet financial responsibilities as agreed
upon the start of enrollment.
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THEORY GRADE REQUIREMENTS
A grade of 75% in daily quizzes, mid-term, final and comprehensive exams must be achieved to
pass the course. The instructor may give quizzes at any time without prior notice. There is no
make-up on missed quizzes; however, at the discretion of the Instructor, a student may be allowed
to make up the midterm, final and comprehensive exams under certain terms and conditions.
Additional teaching and learning time may be required to ensure competency and readiness for the
state exam.
Remediation Plan:
Students who are not able to maintain the required standards, maybe required one or all of the
following initiatives to pass the course:
1. Meet with the designated faculty for tutorial or additional course work.
2. Complete additional practice tests.
3. Retake the exam to bring it to a passing score.
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TESTING POLICY
Examinations
To help students prepare for the state competency exam, quizzes, midterm, final and
comprehensive exams will be administered. In addition, students will need to demonstrate
proficiency in all skills procedures and pass the clinical portion of the course. Students are
required to meet the minimum standards of academic progress to remain in the program.
Cheating or act of cheating or an attempt to cheat will not be tolerated. Any student caught in
cheating or an attempt to cheat will be referred to the School Administrator for disciplinary
action, which may include verbal warning, suspension or dismissal from the program.
Individual exam reviews will be granted upon student’s request up to one week after the exam.
Any student who misses a scheduled exam will be allowed to take a makeup exam under the
following conditions:
A. The Instructor must be notified of the absence before the scheduled exam
date/time.
B. The student must reschedule the exam with the instructor of the course within one
week following the exam.
C. Permission will be given only for legitimate excuses, and only when notification of
absence was made.
D. Any student who does not arrange for a make-up exam within one week of
returning to class will automatically receives a grade of (0) zero for the exam.
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LAB PROCEDURES COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS
Skills demonstration and practice are integrated in the program. Students are taught the 21
required skills by IDPH with other skills necessary to provide basic healthcare services.
There is time allotted for skills practice. Students need to demonstrate competency of skills
learned in the classroom.
Lab evaluation is graded as satisfactory, unsatisfactory or needs practice. Students are expected
to be able to demonstrate satisfactorily on campus the 21 skills before he or she will be allowed to
perform these skills in the clinical setting.
Skills validation is done before the students go to clinical and at the end of the program. Any
student who fails to demonstrate successfully on the first attempt will be given a Remediation slip
and will be asked to remediate before a retest maybe given. There are two additional chances to
demonstrate competency. Failure to demonstrate competency on the third attempt may be required
additional learning activities or maybe precluded from the program.
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USE OF LAB FACILITY
To ensure safety, the following rules must be observed by all students:
1. Use of Skills Lab:
All students must be under the direct supervision of a qualified Covenant Healthcare
Institute instructor.
2. Personal Belongings
Coat and student belongings are not to be placed on top of the beds or in the sink area. Coats
are to be kept with the student or hung on the coat racks on the wall of the lab. Other student
belongings are to be kept with the student or left at the student's desk/table area.
3. Smoking is not allowed inside the building.
4. Desk/Table Area:
All desks, tables and chairs must be returned to the original location after use.
5. Spills or Wet Areas:
All spills or noted wet areas should be wiped up as soon as possible to prevent slippery
surfaces. Please notify the management if you notice spills on the floor to avoid injuries.
6. Sharp Tools or Razors:
All simulated practice razors are to be covered with the appropriate cover. Razors are to be
discarded in the designated red sharps containers and not in other lab trash containers.
If you are cut with a razor or your skin comes in contact with contaminated material, notify
your supervising instructor immediately and they will be able to assist you with treatment.
7. Waste Materials:
Discard all waste materials in the appropriate designated trash containers. Check under lab
beds and other floor areas for possible waste and discard appropriately before leaving the lab
area.
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8. Linens:
Return all un-used linens to the linen cabinet. Place all used/soiled linens in the appropriate
laundry bags. Do not re-use linens that have been previously discarded in the laundry bags.
9. Lab Equipment and Supplies:
Return all equipment to the appropriate designated storage location. Notify lab supervisors of
any malfunctioning equipment as soon as problems are noted. Check all electrical cords for
fraying or loose plugs before inserting into sockets.
10. Student Valuables:
Covenant Healthcare Institute and staff members are not responsible for purses or other
valuables left in the lab. It is highly suggested that all valuables not be brought into the lab
area while students are practicing lab skills.
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CLINICAL ROTATION HOURS
Students are required to spend at least 40 hours in the clinical to have the opportunity to apply
their knowledge into practice. The clinical hours will typically follow the following activities:
Clinical
Experience Day Shift
6:00 am -
7:00 am
Pre-conference and patient care planning
7:00 am -
1:30 pm
Students are in the clinical unit area under the supervision of the assigned
Instructor.
1:30 pm -
2:30 pm
Post conference—discussions of clinical cases and integration of theory into the
clinical practice
Clinical
Experience Afternoon Shift
2:00 pm -
3:00 pm
Pre-conference and patient care planning
3:30 pm -
9:00 pm
Students are in the clinical unit area under the supervision of the assigned
Instructor.
9:30 pm –
10:30pm
Post-conference as above
Student / Instructor Ratio 8:1
NOTE: Clinical groups will be announced just prior to the beginning of the scheduled clinical
rotation. Punctuality is absolutely mandatory. All procedures per School Catalog/Student
Handbook must be followed.
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CLINICAL GRADE REQUIREMENTS
The following guidelines are used for clinical evaluation: Each student will be evaluated on a
“Satisfactory, Unsatisfactory or Needs Improvement basis. Students with Needs Improvement
have failed the clinical portion.
SATISFACTORY: Student consistently meets the criteria established for effective clinical
performance.
NEEDS IMPROVEMENT (DID NOT PASS): Student inconsistently meets the criteria
established for effective clinical performance.
UNSATISFACTORY: Student consistently fails to meet the criteria established for effective
clinical performance.
Students are evaluated and provided feedback throughout the clinical experience. Each student
will have a post conference with their instructor at the completion of the program to discuss
clinical performance and receive a written evaluation.
Any student having difficulty meeting the standards will have a weekly conference with the
instructor so that appropriate assistance can be provided and minimum competency can be
achieved.
Students will have the chance to complete a self-evaluation during the clinical experience and be
able to review this with their instructors.
Students receiving a “NEEDS IMPROVEMENT” or “DID NOT PASS” rating during a clinical
will discuss their performance with the instructor, and the written evaluation will include a
specific plan for improvement when appropriate.
Needs improvement ratings which have not been brought to the level of satisfactory by the end of
the clinical experience will be termed “UNSATISFACTORY”.
"DID NOT PASS" rating in one or more areas at the end of the clinical will result in an
Unsatisfactory rating in clinical performance for the course. The student will not be eligible for
application to sit for the SIUC Competency Exam.
Upon completion, the original written evaluation will be submitted to the program office and
compiled into the student’s file. Also, one copy of the evaluation will be given to the student.
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CLINICAL SUPERVISION
1. Direct one-to-one observation of student skill performance, as when a skill is being done for
the first time with a client and the safety of the client can only be assured by direct observation
and assistance as needed.
2. With guidance a student is completing the skill independently when both student and
instructor feel assured that it will be completed safely.
3. Spot observation of student skill performance at any time during the procedure, as when safe
performance can be expected without continuous observation.
4. Student skill performance without direct observation, to be carried out when the student’s
ability to do so safely is a reasonable expectation applied to all students.
The specific method of supervision used at any time is determined by the instructor with
consideration of the following variables:
1. Assured safety for the client.
2. Previously observed safe performance of a skill in the simulated lab and/or clinical area.
3. Needs for varying degrees of continued observation per strengths and weaknesses identified
by both instructor and the student.
4. Students are encouraged at all times to identify, evaluate and discuss with instructor their
strengths and weaknesses in clinical skill performance and their needs for specific learning
opportunities. They should be thorough in their written self-evaluation at the end of the
clinical experience.
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GENERAL EXPECTATIONS
Students must promote a learning environment that facilitates teaching and learning inside and
outside of the institution. All persons shall obey the rules, policies and regulations of Covenant
Healthcare Institute during the initial admission process. Violation of any of the rules and
regulations may result to probation, suspension, or dismissal from the program:
• Dishonesty such as cheating, plagiarism, deliberately providing false information
• Forging, deliberately altering, deliberately misusing official Covenant Healthcare
Institute documents;
• Theft or deliberate damaging of Covenant Healthcare Institute or student property while
on site;
• Endangering the health or safety of Covenant Healthcare Institute personnel or
Covenant Healthcare Institute students on site;
• Using or threatening to use physical force;
• Unauthorized presence on or use of Covenant Healthcare Institute property;
• Theft or deliberate damaging of Covenant Healthcare Institute or student property while
on site;
• Verbal abuse;
• Intent to engage in any willful act that tends to harass, frighten, degrade, or disgrace any
person;
• Obstruction or disruption of classes;
• Discriminatory behavior which run counter to the Covenant Healthcare Institute equal
opportunity for all students;
• Failure to follow the Center directives given by Center personnel;
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USE OF ALCOHOL OR ILLEGAL POSSESSION OF SUBSTANCES
Covenant Healthcare Institute strictly prohibits the possession and consumption and/or use of
any illegal or controlled substances or any alcoholic beverage around its premises. In occurrence
of such case, the student may be forced to leave Covenant Healthcare Institute premises. If
applicable, student eligibility of any federal and state financial aid will be terminated upon any
drug conviction.
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POSSESSION OF FIREARMS
A student is restricted to carry any firearm(s) to Covenant Healthcare Institute or to a Center
sponsored activity. Further, the student shall not possess, transmit, use, or conceal any firearm(s)
while at the Center or while at a Center sponsored activity.
“Firearms” mean any weapon (including a starter gun) which will or is designed to or may readily
be converted to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive; the frame or receiver of any such
weapon; any firearm, muffler or firearm silencer; or any destructive device.
“Destructive Device” means any explosive; incendiary or poisonous gas; bomb; grenade; rocket
having a propellant charge of more than four ounces; or devices similar to any of such devices.
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POSSESSION OF KNIFE OR SHARP OBJECTS
A student is prohibited to bring a knife onto Center property or to a Center sponsored activity.
Further, the student shall not possess, transmit, use, or conceal a knife while at Center or while at
a Center sponsored activity. A knife includes, but is not limited to, any instrument having a sharp
blade and a handle.
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LOST OR DAMAGED PROPERTY
Covenant Healthcare Institute and the entire staff hold no responsibility for loss or damaged
personal property. However, such case, if any must be reported to the School Administrator
immediately.
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SEXUAL HARRASSMENT
Covenant Healthcare Institute strictly prohibits any act of sexual harassment, either verbal or
physical. If you feel being harassed or assaulted, promptly bring the matter to the immediate
attention of the Instructor or School Administrator.
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PERSONAL PHONE CALLS OR MESSAGES
Personal messages will not be taken. The students’ personal phone calls are prohibited during the
course of the training except for emergency cases, a message may be left with the program
secretary. The message will be given to the Instructor for quick delivery to the student. Students
are discouraged to bring cellular telephones to class or clinical lab. If inevitable, cellular phones,
beepers, and other communication devices must be set on “Silent” mode. Incoming and/or
outgoing calls should be done before or after class hours or during breaks to prevent undue
disruption of the training session.
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SMOKING
Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the school premises.
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PARKING
Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the school premises.
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PARKING
Please park in the designated parking areas. Violation of parking rules may lead to towing of your
car at your own expense.
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EATING AND DRINKING INSIDE THE CLASSROOM
Eating and drinking in classrooms, hallway, the classrooms or clinical floors is not allowed. All
food is to be consumed in the cafeteria, other designated student lounges or non-instructional
areas.
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USE OF SCHOOL ID
Students are required to wear Covenant Healthcare Institute ID badges at all times. If the
student forgets his/her ID badge, he/she must sign in and out with security and report immediately
to the School Administrator for issuance of a temporary ID.
ID badges must be turned in to the nursing department when the student decides to leave the
nursing program or is recommended for separation from the program for any reason.
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OSHA COMPLIANCE
All entering nursing students are required to complete an instructional program and associated
posttest for OSHA Regulations and Guidelines related to blood borne pathogens and tuberculosis.
During the first four weeks of entering the semester, students must view the following videos:
Universal Precautions, HIPPA. Students are required to submit signed, complete a posttest based
on these video courses.
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NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
Covenant Healthcare Institute does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion,
national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran’s status, sex or sexual orientation in admission
to and participation in its educational programs, Center activities and services, or its employment
practices. Inquiries regarding compliance with non-discrimination policies and regulations should be
directed to the School Administrator.
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RELEASE OF TRANSCRIPT POLICY
Students may obtain a copy of their transcripts from the Student Services department and file the
request accordingly. The first copy of Transcript of Records is provided free of charge.
Additional copies are charged at $20.00 per transcript for regular processing which generally takes
3-5 business days. There is an additional $10.00 fee for each expedited transcript request that will
take 1 – 2 business days. The student is required to provide his/her signature authorizing release of
his/her transcript. Transcripts may be ordered in person at the corporate office or by mail with a
signed letter of request including payment by credit card or check payable to Covenant
Healthcare Institute. Requests without payments will not be processed.
The student has an option to pick up or mail the Transcript of Records with proper authorization
by the student. Third party requests must be accompanied by written authorization, signed by the
student.
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STATEMENT OF CREDIT OR CERTIFICATE OF TRANSFERABILITY
The school does not guarantee the transferability of credits to another school, college, or
university. Credits or coursework are not likely to transfer; any decision on the comparability,
appropriateness and applicability of credit and whether credit should be accepted is the decision of
the receiving institution.
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COMPLAINTS/GRIEVANCES PROCESS
At times, students may be unhappy or unsatisfied with the instructor or services. Covenant
Healthcare Institute has an open door policy for student interactions and aims to resolve student
complaints promptly and fairly and does not subject a student to punitive action because written
grievances have been filed with the Center or the Program Administrator.
Any student of Covenant Healthcare Institute who believes he/she has been aggrieved by a
violation shall have the right to file a written complaint within thirty days (10) of the alleged
violation.
The following process should be followed:
1. Submit the written grievance to the School Administrator or Assistant Director of
Nursing
2. The School Administrator shall provide written acknowledge to the grievant within
10 working days’ receipt of such complaint.
3. The School Administrator or Assistant Director of Nursing shall notify and submit
in writing a copy of the grievance to the School Administrator and/or any
significant administrative personnel.
4. The School Administrator shall issue a written finding as to whether there is a need
to proceed to the grievance process or resolution of the concern has occurred.
5. A meeting will be scheduled with the grievant and the School Administrator.
6. The outcome of the meeting/hearing will be forwarded in writing to the grievant
within 10 working days.
7. The action of resolve will be implemented.
8. Covenant Healthcare Institute maintains a written record of all student
complaints as well as the resolution to the issues.
Any student who has been notified of their separation from the Center has the right to appeal their
separation. To appeal, the student must follow the proper lines of communication beginning with
the Instructor and the Program Administrator. Unresolved complaints maybe directed to:
Private Business Vocational School Division
Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE)
1 N. Old State Capitol Plaza, Suite 333
Springfield, Illinois 62701
Ph.217-782-2551/Fx.217-782-8545
www.complaints.ibhe.org
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RECEIPT OF INFORMATION
Please refer to the back of Enrollment Agreement.
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COVENANT HEALTHCARE INSTITUTE, INC.
18216 Hardwood Street, Homewood, IL 60430
Web: http://www.covenanthealthcareinstitute.org/
Email: covenanthealthcinstitute.com
Tel:312 388 0098 |Fax: 773 233 2917
ENROLLMENT AGREEMENT
(Based on IBHE Model)
STUDENT INFORMATION
STUDENT NAME: _______________________________________________________
ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________________
CITY/STATE/ZIP: _______________________________________________________
PHONE NUMBERS: H) _______________ C) _______________ W) _______________
E-MAIL ADDRESS: ______________________________________________________
SOCIAL SECURITY #: _______________________________ STUDENT ID #: _______________
EMERGENCY CONTACT: _________________________________________________
RELATIONSHIP: _____________________________________ TELEPHONE #: _______________
PROGRAM INFORMATION
DATE OF ADMISSION: _____/_____/_____
PROGRAM / COURSE NAME: Basic Nursing Assistant Training Program (CIP Code 51.3902)
DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM / COURSE: BASIC NURSING ASSISTANT TRAINING (CIP Code 51.3902)
A program that prepares individuals to perform routine nursing-related services to patients in hospitals or long-term
care facilities, under the training and supervision of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse
(https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/cipcode/cipdetail.aspx?y=55&cipid=88827).
Description: Clock Hours: 120 (Theory|Lab|Clinical: 60|20|40)
This 120 clock-hour program meets the requirements of Illinois Nursing Reform Act of 1979. Completion of the
program leads to certification of compliance from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH). This program
prepares students into their roles and responsibilities as nurse assistants in both the clinical and at home setting. The
course includes a coordinated lecture/discussions, supervised skills laboratory and clinical practice. Students acquire
the basic knowledge and technical skills needed to provide basic nursing care to residents in long-term care facilities
as well as patients in hospitals, private homes, or other health care facilities. Upon successful completion of this
program, students are eligible to sit for the Illinois Nurse Aide Competency Examination administered by Southern
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Illinois University of Carbondale.
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PREREQUISITE COURSES & OTHER REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION TO PROGRAM /
COURSE:
None
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PROGRAM / COURSE OBJECTIVES: Student Learning Objectives/Expected Outcomes:
At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
▪ Describe the healthcare system and its role as part of the nursing team
▪ Describe the person’s rights
▪ Describe the role of the nursing assistant
▪ Identify good work Ethics
▪ Learn how to communicate with the healthcare team
▪ Have a better understanding of the person
▪ Describe the human body structure and function
▪ Discuss and demonstrate how to provide care for the older adults
▪ Discuss and demonstrate how to promote safety
▪ Discuss and demonstrate how to prevent falls
▪ Demonstrate the use of restraints alternatives and safe restraint use
▪ Discuss and demonstrate how to prevent infection
▪ Discuss and demonstrate benefits of good body mechanics
▪ Discuss and demonstrate how to safely handle, move and transfer the person
▪ Discuss and demonstrate how to perform grooming and hygiene
▪ Demonstrate how to assist residents with their nutritional needs
▪ Discuss and demonstrate how to assist residents with bowel and urine elimination
▪ Discuss and demonstrate how to collect specimen
▪ Discuss and demonstrate how to assist with exercise and activity
▪ Discuss and demonstrate how to assist with wound care
▪ Discuss and demonstrate how to assist with oxygen needs
▪ Discuss and demonstrate how to assist with rehabilitation and restorative nursing care
▪ Discuss and demonstrate how to care for person with common health problems
▪ Discuss and demonstrate how to care for person with mental health problems
▪ Discuss and demonstrate how to care for person with confusion and dementia
▪ Discuss and demonstrate how to assist with emergency care
▪ Discuss and demonstrate how to care for the dying person
PROGRAM START DATE: ____________ SCHEDULED END DATE: ____________
FULL-TIME PART-TIME DAY EVENING
DAYS/EVENINGS CLASS MEETS: (circle) M T W Th F Sa Su
TIME CLASS BEGINS: __________ TIME CLASS ENDS: __________
NUMBER OF WEEKS: __________ TOTAL CREDIT or CLOCK HOURS: __________
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CONSUMER INFORMATION
• The number of students who were admitted in the program as of July 1 of that reporting
period.
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• The number of additional students who were admitted in the program during the next 12
months and classified in one of the following categories: new starts, re-enrollments, and
transfers into the program from other programs at the school.
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• The total number of students admitted in the program during the 12-month reporting
period.
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• The number of students enrolled in the program during the 12-month reporting period
who: transferred out of the program and into another program at the school, completed or
graduated from a program, withdrew from the school, and are still enrolled.
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• The number of students enrolled in the program who were: placed in their field of study,
placed in a related field, placed out of the field, not available for placement due to
personal reasons, and not employed.
0
• The number of students who took a State licensing exam or professional certification
exam, if any, during the reporting period, as well as the number who passed.
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• The number of graduates who obtained employment in the field who did not use the
school’s placement assistance during the reporting period (pending reasonable efforts to
obtain this information from graduates).
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• The average starting salary for all school graduates employed during the reporting period
(pending reasonable efforts to obtain this information from graduates).
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FINANCIAL AID EMPLOYER TUITION ASSISTANCE Students who are receiving assistance from employers may have the following financial arrangements:
1. Direct Billing –
Invoice will be billed to employers.
A letter from an employer is required authorizing this arrangement.
Payment will be sent directly to Covenant Healthcare Institute.
2. Reimbursement –
Student will be billed directly and may submit invoice to the employer after successful completion from the
program.
It is assumed that students are responsible for any portion of the educational expenses and fees that are not paid by the
employers.
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PROGRAM COST
TUITION & FEES
Program Cost Full Assessment:
Tuition Fee 750.00
Laboratory Fee 50
Registration Fee 75.00
Technology Fee 50.00
Book|Study Guide 100.00
Uniform 25.00
Materials & Equipment** (Gait belt, watch w/ second hand, stethoscope, sphygmomanometer)
25.00
Certification Exam Fee (SIUC) 65.00
Criminal Background Check
60.00 CPR Certification 50.00
Malpractice Insurance 38.00
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
$1,263.00
REFUND / CANCELLATION POLICY
• Tuition Refund Policy
The following items are refundable:
Unmarked books, unopened lab kit and unused clinical uniform (Price tag must still be in
place).
Lab and clinical fees;
Liability insurance;
The following are non-refundable:
Technology fee
ID Badge
You have the right to pay in full and may obtain refund based on the refund policy.
Any student applying for a program that has been discontinued by the school shall receive
a complete refund of all fees and/or tuition fees paid prorated according to schedule of
refund.
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o Tuition Reimbursement Schedule
% of Hours
Attended
Institution Refund
Policy
0-10% 90%
11-20% 80%
21-30% 70%
31% ---- 0%
• Cancellation Policy
The student has the right to cancel the initial enrollment agreement until midnight of the
fifth business day after the student has been admitted. If the right to cancel is not given to
any prospective student at the time the agreement is signed, then the student has the right
to cancel the agreement at any time and receive a refund on all monies paid to date with 10
days of cancellation. Cancellation should be submitted to the authorized official of the
school in writing.
• Withdrawal Procedure
Students wishing to withdraw from the program must do the following to receive a refund:
1. Notify the School Administrator in writing of the intent to withdraw.
2. . Covenant Healthcare Institute, Inc. shall provide written acknowledgment of a
student’s notification of withdrawal within ten (10) calendar days of the postmark
date of the notification of withdrawal. In all instances, refunds shall be based on
and computed from the last day of attendance.
3. If no notification of withdrawal is received, and a student has had an unexplained
absence of more than ten (10) consecutive class days, Covenant Healthcare Institute,
Inc. shall consider the student to have withdrawn from the program. In all cases, the
date of withdrawal shall be the last day of attendance.
4. Refunds shall be made within 30 days of the last day of the attendance.
NOTICE TO STUDENT
1. Do not sign this agreement before you have read it or if it contains any blank spaces.
2. This agreement is a legally binding instrument and is only binding when the agreement is
accepted, signed, and dated by the authorized official of the school or the admissions officer at
the school’s principal place of business. Read all pages of this contract before signing.
3. You are entitled to an exact copy of the agreement and any disclosure pages you sign.
4. This agreement and the school catalog constitute the entire agreement between the student and
the school.
5. Any changes in this agreement must be made in writing and shall not be binding on either the
student or the school unless such changes have been approved in writing by the authorized
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official of the school and by the student or the student’s parent or guardian. All terms and
conditions of the agreement are not subject to amendment or modification by oral agreement.
6. The school does not guarantee the transferability of credits to another school, college, or
university. Credits or coursework are not likely to transfer; any decision on the comparability,
appropriateness and applicability of credit and whether credit should be accepted is the
decision of the receiving institution.
STUDENT ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
1. I hereby acknowledge receipt of the school’s catalog, which contains information describing
programs offered, and equipment or supplies provided. The school catalog is included as part
of this enrollment agreement and I acknowledge that I have received a copy of this catalog.
Student Initials ______
2. I have carefully read and received an exact copy of this enrollment agreement.
Student Initials ______
3. I understand that the school may terminate my enrollment if I fail to comply with attendance,
academic, and financial requirements or if I fail to abide by established standards of conduct,
as outlined in the school catalog. While enrolled in the school, I understand that I must
maintain satisfactory academic progress as described in the school catalog and that my
financial obligation to the school must be paid in full before a certificate or credential may be
awarded.
Student Initials ______
4. I hereby acknowledge that the school has made available to me all required disclosure
information listed under the Consumer Information section of this Enrollment Agreement.
Student Initials ______
5. I understand that the school does not guarantee transferability of credit and that in most cases,
credits or coursework are not likely to transfer to another institution. In cases where
transferability is guaranteed, [school name] must provide me copies of transfer agreements
that name the exact institution(s) and include agreement details and limitations.
Student Initials ______
6. I understand that the school does not guarantee job placement to graduates upon program
completion.
Student Initials ______
7. I understand that complaints, which cannot be resolved by direct negotiation with the school in
accordance to its written grievance policy, may be filed with the:
1 N. Old State Capitol Plaza, Suite 333, Springfield, Illinois 62701 or at www.ibhe.org.
Student Initials _____
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The student acknowledges receiving a copy of this completed agreement, the school catalog, and
written confirmation of acceptance prior to signing this contract. The student by signing this
contract acknowledges that he/she has read this contract, understands the terms and conditions,
and agrees to the conditions outlined in this contract. It is further understood that this agreement
supersedes all prior or contemporaneous verbal or written agreements and may not be modified
without the written agreement of the student and the School Official. The student and the school
will retain a copy of this agreement.
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Student’s Signature Date School Official Date