Nursing Assistant Training Program » College Credit - Updated 10/14/2025

College Credit - Updated 10/14/2025

Nursing Assistant Training Program – Dual Credit with College of DuPage

TCD Program

College Course Number

Name of College Course

Credit Hours

Fall

Spring

NATP

NURSA 1105

Basic Nurse Asst. Training

6.0

 

X

Sterile Processing

CSPD 1111

Central Sterile Processing and Distribution

3.0

 

X

Healthcare Ethics

SURGT 1000

Healthcare Ethics

3.0

 

X


Currently, the Technology Center of DuPage NATP Program course aligns with the College of DuPage’s Basic Nurse Assistant Training Program NURSA 1105. Students can earn an additional 6 college credits by successfully completing the CSPD 1111 course and SURGT 1000 course. Successful completion of these courses will result in your son/daughter receiving both high school credit and 12 college credits. An official College of DuPage transcript will be created for your student.

 

In order for a student to earn the 6 college credits for NURSA 1105, he/she must have a cumulative high school GPA of 2.6 or higher.

 

If the student does not have a cumulative high school GPA of 2.6 or higher, he or she has to take the Reading Category One NEXT GEN placement test at a COD testing center. See details below.  

 

 

Important NEXT GEN Testing Information:

  • A college level or Category One score on NEXT GEN, an untimed computer-based reading exam, is required to earn dual credit with College of DuPage in NURSA 1105 if the student does not have a cumulative high school GPA of 2.6 or higher. 
  • If the student takes the NEXT GEN, the student must receive a score of 246 or higher to earn dual credit.
  • Each student will need to have their NEXT GEN results completed by 11/15/2025.
  • Testing can be completed at the COD testing centers.
  • Here is the link to COD Testing:  [email protected]
  • Students can call (630) 942-2401 to schedule or ask questions.
  • A photo ID is required to test.

 

 

 

IMPORTANT: If your son/daughter has an Individual Education Plan (IEP) or 504 Plan and requires testing accommodations beyond extended time, parent(s)/guardian(s) should contact College of DuPage Accommodations Specialist at 630-942-4260 to arrange for accommodations prior to testing. Students with accommodations need to test at a COD testing site to receive proper testing.