Nursing Assistant
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.**
Syllabi
Providing course syllabi ensures openness and transparency in course expectations, fostering a clear and accessible learning environment for all students. To see the course syllabi for the Nursing Assistant Department, click the link below.
Syllabi for Nursing Assistant Department Courses (opens in a new tab)
Program Courses
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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 with any questions you may have about a program. You can check the start dates in the "program hours" section on this page.
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Admissions
Complete the Certificate-Seeking Application. College admission policy requires a student to have a high school diploma or a recognized equivalent.
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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.
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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.
Questions? Call (435) 753-6780, email studentservices@btech.edu, or visit Student Services at the Logan Campus.
Scholarships
Checklist
- Your Student ID
- Letter of recommendation
- Personal history and career objective
- High school transcript
The Process
- Soft deadline: the 5th of each month.
- BTECH gathers applications submitted during the previous month.
- The Scholarship Committee reviews each application.
- BTECH evaluates available funds.
- Award results are typically sent within 4–6 weeks.
- If awarded, you receive a link to schedule a meeting to accept the award.
- BTECH disburses scholarship funds.
Veterans
- Complete the Veterans checklist
- Contact the VA Certifying Official: nmcinelly@btech.edu
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Estimated
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Equalized Payment |
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| $372 | $372 |
| This is an estimate. Course fees may vary |
Tuition and fees due upon enrollment. |
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Books & Supplies |
Pell
Eligible |
Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment |
No |
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Adult Schedule
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Certificate Credit
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| See schedules below | 3 credits |
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Certificate Length
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High School Course
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1–3 months
12 or 20 hours per week
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Arranged
Schedule varies by school |
Registration Opens January 5, 2026
Evening Section
Day Sections
Clinical days are arranged and may include nights and weekends.
Clinicals cannot begin until didactic and lab coursework is complete.
Logan Campus
1301 North 600 West,Logan, Utah 84321
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Outcome Data
Reported annually to the Accrediting Agency,
Council on Occupational Education
- Completion Rate: 94%
- Job Placement Rate: 76%
- Licensure Rate: 97%
- Withdrawal Rate: 6%
Outcome statistics are compiled annually based upon Training Outcome surveys conducted with students post-graduation. Data is gathered through coordination with the student, faculty, Student Services Office personnel, and licensing agencies.
Employment Outlook
What is the difference between a job and a career?
The words career and job are very different. To be specific, a job is what you show up to for work; a career spans your lifetime and includes your education, training, and professional memberships, and is something you love doing.
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Living
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Miscellaneous Personal
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| $8,730 | $2,502 |
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Transportation
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Dependent Care
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| $1,737 | $414 |
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Disability-related
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Professional licensure, certification, or a first professional credential |
| $126 | $0 |
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Our Mission
The mission of the Bridgerland Technical College is to deliver competency-based, employer-guided career and technical education to both secondary and post-secondary students through traditional and technology-enhanced
methodologies. This hands-on technical education provides occupational education, skills training, and workforce development to support the educational and economic development of the Bear River Region.