Heartland Technical Academy (Secondary)
Richland Community College, One College Park, Decatur, IL 62521 · (217) 872-4050
Data: Illinois Nurse Aide Testing (SIU Carbondale, the state's exam vendor) approved list (April 2026); SIU Carbondale INACE 2025 annual cluster scores
- First-time pass rate
- 96.15%26 testers · 2025
- Vs state average
- +2.9points vs 93.24%
- Illinois rank
- #121of 234 programs
- Since 2024
- −3.9points vs 100% (23 testers)
- Decatur area rank
- #2of 3 ranked nearby
How Heartland Technical Academy (Secondary) graduates do on the CNA exam
96.15% of 26 first-time test-takers from Heartland Technical Academy (Secondary) passed the written CNA exam in 2025. That is 2.9 points above the Illinois average of 93.24% (all 301 listed programs with results, weighted by testers). It puts the program #121 of 234 Illinois programs with 10 or more testers, and #2 of 3 ranked programs in the Decatur area.
In 2024, 100% of 23 first-time testers passed, so the rate fell 3.9 points year over year.
With 26 testers, one more or one fewer passing student moves the rate by about 3.8 points, so treat small differences with care. Illinois reports the written (knowledge) exam only; the skills test isn't included in this figure.
See the best CNA programs in Decatur by pass rate · All 234 ranked Illinois programs
How Heartland Technical Academy (Secondary) stacks up
- Half of the 234 ranked Illinois programs had a first-time pass rate of at least 96.5% in 2025. At 96.15%, Heartland Technical Academy (Secondary) is in the third quarter.
- 175 of the 234 reached 90% or higher.
- It had 26 first-time testers; the middle ranked program had 36, so this is one of the smaller programs. Larger groups give a steadier rate.
- 2 other ranked programs are within 25 miles; 1 had a higher first-time pass rate in 2025; the highest was Richland Community College in Decatur (98.5%, in the same ZIP code).
Ranked programs are those with 10 or more first-time testers in the SIU Carbondale INACE 2025 annual cluster scores. Distances are straight-line between ZIP code centres.
Program details
| Approval | Illinois Nurse Aide Testing (SIU Carbondale, the state's exam vendor), program 0822 |
| Status | Approved (list dated April 2026) |
| Level | CNA I |
| Format | In person |
| Address | Richland Community College, One College Park, Decatur, IL 62521 Macon County |
| Phone | (217) 872-4050 |
| CNA median pay, Decatur area | $41,990 a year ($20.19/hour, BLS) |
Call the program to confirm the next start date, schedule and total cost; the state lists don't publish prices.
Other approved CNA programs near Decatur
| Program | City | Distance | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richland Community College | Decatur | same ZIP | 98.5% |
| Richland Workforce Consortium | Decatur | same ZIP | — |
| Rotalbly's Nursing Institute | Decatur | 7 mi | 89.0% |
| Shelbyville Manor | Shelbyville | 28 mi | — |
| Heartland Community College - Woodlawn | Lincoln | 33 mi | — |
| Lincolnland Tech. Education Ctr. - Porta H.S. | Lincoln | 33 mi | 80.0% |
Distances are straight-line between ZIP code centres. "—" means fewer than 10 testers or no published rate.
FAQ
What is Heartland Technical Academy (Secondary)'s CNA exam pass rate?
96.15% of 26 first-time test-takers from Heartland Technical Academy (Secondary) passed the written CNA exam in 2025. That is 2.9 points above the Illinois average of 93.24% (all 301 listed programs with results, weighted by testers), and #121 of 234 Illinois programs with 10 or more testers.
Is Heartland Technical Academy (Secondary) a state-approved CNA program?
Yes. It is on the official list of approved nurse aide training programs (Illinois Nurse Aide Testing (SIU Carbondale, the state's exam vendor), April 2026) as program 0822. Finishing an approved program makes you eligible for the Illinois CNA exam.
Is Heartland Technical Academy (Secondary)'s pass rate going up or down?
Down: 96.15% of 26 first-time testers passed in 2025, against 100% of 23 in 2024 (−3.9 points).
How many hours of training does Illinois require?
120 hours: 62 theory, 18 skills lab, 40 clinical, with at least 12 hours on Alzheimer's and dementia care (77 Ill. Adm. Code 395.150). The exam is run by Southern Illinois University Carbondale (INACE).
How does Heartland Technical Academy (Secondary) compare with CNA programs nearby?
2 other ranked programs are within 25 miles; 1 had a higher first-time pass rate in 2025; the highest was Richland Community College in Decatur (98.5%, in the same ZIP code).
What other approved CNA programs are near Decatur?
The closest are Richland Community College in Decatur (about 1 mi, 98% pass rate), Richland Workforce Consortium in Decatur (about 1 mi), Rotalbly's Nursing Institute in Decatur (about 7 mi, 89% pass rate). Distances are between ZIP code centres.