Nursing Assistant
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The Nursing Assistant Program at Southwest Technical College introduces students to patient care. The classroom lectures will prepare you with the comprehensive knowledge and skills needed to properly care for patients and residents. With multiple hours of hands-on clinical, you will assist patients and residents with meals, hygiene, mobility needs, and the taking of vital signs all while under the supervision of a nurse.Prerequisites:
- Prospective students must be at least 16 years old before beginning the program.
- Program Specific Enrollment Requirements
Cost: $549.50
Cost includes tuition, books, fees, and supplies. Click here for scholarship and financial aid resources.
Start Dates: Enroll now! Hybrid/online classes now available! Hybrid classes are offered at specific times. For more information call 435.586.2899. Click here to get started.
Program Length: 3 Credit Hours (Approximately 2 months.)
Locations:
- Main Campus – Health Professions and Trades Building
- Kane County ISC
- Beaver High School ISC
- Southwest Technical College Certificate of Program Completion
Industry Certification:
- Upon successful completion of the course, students are eligible to obtain state certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) through the Utah Nursing Assistant Registry (UNAR) with written and skills evaluations.
Utah Job Outlook and Work Requirements:
Employment Resources:
• High School Transfer Agreements (High school classes transferring to Southwest Tech)
• SUU Dual Enrollment/Course Equivalency (Southwest Tech courses transferring to SUU)
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Highlight Videos
Student Highlight – Natalie Fox
A Nurse’s Touch
Occupational Advisory Committee
Each Southwest Tech Certificate Program has an Occupational Advisory Committee that consists of industry professionals from the regions we serve. These committee members ensure that desirable, relevant, and current practices of each occupation are being taught. This program has committee members from the following organizations:
Questions?
Southwest Technical College is accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education. Information regarding accreditation may be obtained at council.org.