Nursing Assistant

Introduction

The Nursing Assistant program is designed for students to receive their certification by completing coursework in classroom and clinical settings.

Objectives

• Explain activities of daily living and the nursing assistant scope of practice.
• Demonstrate correct recognition and reporting, communication, infection control, safety, and residents’ rights in the care setting.
• Demonstrate proficiency in all skills required for state certification.
• Perform nursing assistant skills in a healthcare setting.

Students will participate in 24 hours of supervised clinical experience at a long-term care facility. Upon completion of the course requirements, the student will be eligible to take the UNAR skills and written exams for state certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). The program has not determined whether this course meets the certification requirements for any state other than Utah.

Courses and syllabi

Syllabi

Providing course syllabi ensures openness and transparency in course expectations, fostering a clear and accessible learning environment for all students.

View syllabi for Nursing Assistant Department courses (opens in a new tab)

Program Courses

How to apply

1. 1

   About Your Program

   This program is defined-entry, defined-exit, and runs year round. Registration is first come, first served. Please contact a Student Success Advisor for Nursing Assistant with any questions you may have about a program. You can check the start dates in the “program hours” section on this page.

   Make an appointment with a Student Success Advisor (opens in a new tab)

   Not ready to schedule? You can text questions to (435) 261-9877.

2. 2

   Admissions

   Complete the Certificate-Seeking Application. College admission policy requires a student to have a high school diploma or a recognized equivalent.

   Fill out the Certificate-Seeking Application (opens in a new tab)
3. 3

   Programmatic Requirements

   Students will receive additional pre-enrollment programmatic requirements, if applicable, via email. If you have not received this email within 24 business hours, please check your spam or junk mail folders.

   Adult students must be 18 years or older, have a high school diploma or recognized equivalent, and are required to purchase books, uniforms, and supplies. A non-refundable $40 background check fee is required for clinical experience and must be completed within the refund period.

   AHA BLS Provider CPR is a prerequisite for this course and required by the first day of class. Click here for CPR information .

4. 4

   Enrollment and Registration

   Once the programmatic requirements have been completed, log onto your my.btech.edu college portal to register online. Full payment or completed financial aid is due at the time of registration. Registration steps (opens in a new tab) .

   Questions? Call (435) 753-6780, email studentservices@btech.edu, or visit Student Services at the Logan Campus.

Financial aid