Rock Valley College
Rockford, Illinois

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Whether your plan is to take classes and transfer to a four-year university or enter one of our career programs designed to get you into the workforce right away, Rock Valley College has what you are looking for. Select from one of our more than 60 transfer areas or more than 30 career programs.

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At Rock Valley College, you're not just a number. Our highly respected faculty have master's degrees, doctorates and real-world experience. You won't be competing for attention in a huge lecture hall. Our average class size is 21, so you'll get a chance to interact, challenge and be challenged by your instructors.

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Student Life

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Have fun. Try stuff. RVC gives you opportunities to get involved. There are lots of student activities to choose from. We offer more than 20 clubs and organizations. Try your hands at student government. Join the staff of our campus newspaper. What's it going to be?

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Get Engaged! Join a club, attend events, become a student leader. What's your passion?

Student Services

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Whether you are new to the college or know your way around, we have a variety of services designed to help you succeed. We're here for you every step of the way.

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How can we help? Our focus is on student success. We're here to ensure you reach your goals.

Athletics

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RVC competes in NJCAA Division III in men's and women's basketball, women's volleyball, golf, baseball, softball, and men's and women's tennis. Not to brag, but we're pretty good at it. Our teams have won seven national championships and we have had more than 100 All-Americans.

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Library

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The Estelle M. Black Library at Rock Valley College features nearly 75,000 volumes and more than 650 periodicals, and access to the interlibrary loan system. It also features spaces for individual and group study, and if you get thirsty, there's a coffee shop in the lobby!

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Certified Nursing Assistant

NURSING AIDE CERTIFICATE #5411
Certificate – 7 credit hours
Non-transferable
Program contact: Allied Health Office/Nursing (located at the Stenstrom Center for Career Education (SCCE), 4151 Samuelson Rd., Rockford), (815) 921-3264 Program overview.  This program prepares students to move quickly into the health care workforce. Graduates work as caregivers in all types of healthcare facilities and agencies.

As a health team member, nursing assistants work under the supervision of nurses and provide routine daily care and basic nursing duties related to patient care. Classroom, skill labs, and clinical experiences will prepare students to take the state test required for certification as a CNA.

Admission to the program
Enrollment in the course requires one of four testing options: the College Assessment Test administered by Rock Valley College Assessment Center, or the Certified Nursing Assistant Reading Test administered by RVC Assessment Center, or the TABE Test administered by RVC grant programs, or the ACT scores reported from the American College Testing Service. Also required are a physical exam, two-step Mantoux TB skin test, and a criminal background check, which will be initiated the first week of class.

NAD 101 Nursing Aide

PRE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT: One of four tests must be or have been completed before registering or the Nursing Assistant course. Testing options include the College Assessment Test, C.N.A., Reading Test, ACT Exam, or TABE Test. To schedule a test call the Testing Center at (815) 921-4240.  REGISTRATION, TUITION, & Texts: Registration information is available after the testing session or upon validation of test scores. Register for ONLY ONE SECTION that meets your schedule needs.


HEALTH CARE WORKER BACKGROUND ACT OF ILLINOIS REQUIREMENT: A fingerprint background check is done for all nurse’s aides during the first week of class.

Please refer to the Rock Valley College website for schedule.  


For more information on registration and tuition costs contact the Student Development Office at the Stenstrom Center at 815-921-4146.