Nursing Assistant
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 clinicals, 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.
Cost: $490.40
Cost includes tuition, books, fees, and supplies.
Program Length: 114 hours (90 classroom / 24 clinical – Approximately 3 academic months.)
Locations:
- Main Campus – Health Professions and Trades Building
- Kane County ISC
- Beaver High School ISC
Start Dates: There are three defined start dates throughout the academic year. Call 435.586.2899 for more information.
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Program Details:
- Program Specific Enrollment Requirements
- Health Professions Enrollment Requirement Resources
- Course Descriptions
- Training Plan
- Courses Offered to High School Students
- Policies and Orientation
- • Southwest Technical College Certificate of Program Proficiency
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:
Taylor Sorensen
Nursing Assistant Program Lead
Nursing Assistant Clinical Instructors:
LeeAnn Adams
Elizabeth Hatfield
Karen Houskeeper
Elizabeth Humpherys
Kathy Hunter
• 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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Completion Rate (2018-Main Campus)
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Placement Rate (2018-Main Campus)
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Licensure Rate (2018-Main Campus)
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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 Commision of the Council on Occupational Education. Information regarding accreditation may be obtained at www.council.org.