Learn to Care, Heal, and Lead with Basic Nursing Assistant Training in Chicago

If you're looking to enter the healthcare field, becoming a Basic Nursing Assistant (BNA) is one of the most rewarding and accessible ways to start. At Chicago’s Pulse, our state-approved Basic Nursing Assistant training program provides a solid foundation in patient care, ethics, and clinical skills necessary for employment in hospitals, nursing homes, and long-term care facilities.

Our comprehensive curriculum combines classroom instruction, skills lab training, and supervised clinical experience. Students learn vital topics such as infection control, vital sign measurement, patient mobility assistance, nutrition, communication, and end-of-life care. This course is designed to meet Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) requirements and prepares students to take the state certification exam.

Chicago’s Pulse creates a hands-on, supportive learning environment where instructors—many of whom are registered nurses or paramedics—bring their real-world experience into each lesson. Class sizes are kept small to ensure individual guidance, and our lab is outfitted with modern equipment to simulate real patient scenarios. We focus on developing not just technical ability, but also the compassion and confidence required to thrive in patient-centered care settings.

Flexible schedules, affordable tuition, and a central Chicago location make our program accessible for aspiring professionals from all backgrounds. Many of our graduates move on to roles in hospitals, assisted living facilities, and home care—or use their BNA certification as a stepping stone toward nursing school or advanced medical training.

Chicago’s Pulse is more than a training center—it’s a launchpad for your career in healthcare. We support our students with exam prep, job search assistance, and renewal reminders to keep your credentials current. If you're ready to make a difference in people’s lives and build a stable, respected career, start your journey with our Basic Nursing Assistant training today.