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Leyden's CNA program prepares students for healthcare profession

​Completion of CNA coursework qualifies students to take certification exam.

Maryann Mills, Community Contributor
Leyden students who completed District 212’s Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) program were honored at a White Coat Ceremony held on January 23 in the library at West Leyden High School. Students pictured from left to right: Giselle Delgado, Maria Benitez,
Leyden students who completed District 212’s Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) program were honored at a White Coat Ceremony held on January 23 in the library at West Leyden High School. Students pictured from left to right: Giselle Delgado, Maria Benitez, (Courtesy of District 212)

Students who recently completed District 212’s Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) program were honored at a White Coat Ceremony on Thursday afternoon, January 23, in the library at West Leyden High School.

Program participants take related science classes and gain hands-on experience by completing CNA clinical training at long term care facilities. Course completion qualifies students to take the Illinois Department of Public Health Certified Nurse’s Assistant Exam. The program is conducted in partnership with Triton College.

The following students were recognized for completing the CNA coursework that prepares them for certification.

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Katlin Crane

Maria Benitez

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Amber Gandar

Diana Garcia

Tamara Mondragon

Alexis Payne

Giselle Delgado

Frank Holthouse, Leyden’s Director of Careers and Community Outreach, and Sandra Bowling, teacher and program coordinator at Triton College, work together as CNA program managers.

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