Harper College

Certified Nursing Assistant Program

Additional Costs for CNA Class: 2020

CNA students are required to have the following items for their CNA class and clinical rotations. The costs below are outlined in detail; costs are approximate and except for the book, do not need to be purchased before the first day of class. If the costs of some of the items is a hardship, there are programs to help. Contact the One Stop to see if you qualify for help.

This table lists the estimated costs for required supplies, uniforms, and course fees
Harper Bookstore Cost
Stethoscope – lightweight ADC. Littman (better but optional; get the best you can afford with choices of in-ear pieces).  $18.00 or 
$85.00
Gait belt (fabric weave). $10.00
Blood pressure cuff.  (Do not get one with stethoscope built it.  Least expensive as possible or borrow).  $25.00
General Discount Store  Cost (Approximate)
White and black uniform; white scrub top and black pants- no jeans. White or black t-shirt under uniform only.  $20.00 
White or black shoes. (Many students have found completely white shoes at Wal-Mart; no color or logos)  $18.00 
Conservative undergarments and stockings. Varies
Watch with a second hand. Varies
Additional Fees  Cost 
CNA exam fee. Pay online at the end of class with registration. $75.00
CPR Certification (Done in class if you don’t already have). Must be American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Certification or BLS. Check with your instructor on how to register and pay. Upload results to Complio. $45.00 

 

This table lists the health and state requirements with estimated costs 
Health Requirements and State Requirements: All must be completed prior to starting clinical! (Upload results to Complio) Costs
Fingerprinting and Background Check; done during first class. Please bring photo ID. Cost is in your class fees.  None
Registration for Complio: pay online. Upload all health documents. $18.00
TB Testing–Done at your doctor’s office. Must be done within 90 days of clinical. Get a 2 shot/4 step TB testing OR QuantiFERON® TB Gold In-Tube Test. Can get at the NCH office on campus.  $15- $70
Physical at NCH on campus or at a health care provider of your choice. $25-$35 
Health Insurance Required. Varies
Flu shot during flu season Varies
Drug Test: register and complete through Complio.  $39.00
Update of Tetanus Shot: update every 10 years. If due you must get the TDaP.  Varies


Books: MUST HAVE ON THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS: please refer to your instructor syllabus for specific textbook requirement.

  • Pamela Carter: LWW Textbook Nursing Assistants 5E
  • Carter: LWW Video 2E (can also get online version with textbook)
  • Carter: Workbook LWW 5E
    • Package – 9781975145248
    • Price: $138.52
  • 4th or 5th edition Text, Workbook & Student DVD Package
    • ISBN: 9781496323514
  • Available at the bookstore or online or directly from publisher www.lww.com

 

Last Updated: 7/23/26