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 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.
Program Details
u003cpu003eu003cstrongu003ePrerequisites:u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cemu003eProspective students must be at least 16 years old before beginning the program.u003c/emu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003ca href=u0022https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ltfh8BmmZnrdv9u97r6o5Csn2hLEo6BP_AjTEAWLNgw/export?format=pdfu0022 target=u0022_blanku0022 rel=u0022noopener noreferreru0022u003eProgram Specific Enrollment Requirementsu003c/au003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eCost: $559.50u003c/strongu003eu003cbru003eu003cemu003eCost includes tuition, books, fees, and supplies. u003ca href=u0022/admissions-aid/financial-aid/u0022 target=u0022_blanku0022 rel=u0022noopener noreferreru0022u003eClick here for scholarship and financial aid resourcesu003c/au003eu003cbru003eu003cspan style=u0022color:#999999;u0022u003eCosts are subject to change.u003c/spanu003eu003c/emu003eu003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eNext Start Date: October 6, 2026u003c/strongu003eu003cbru003eu003cemu003eThis program has multiple opportunities to enroll throughout the year. Some parts of this program can be completed online. Call 435.586.2899 for more information. u003ca href=u0022/admissions-aid/how-to-apply/u0022u003eClick here to get started.u003c/au003eu003c/emu003eu003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eProgram Length: 3 Credit Hoursu003c/strongu003e u003cemu003e(Approximately 2 months.)u003c/emu003eu003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eLocations:u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003ca href=u0022/aboutu0022 target=u0022_blanku0022 rel=u0022noopener noreferreru0022u003eMain Campusu003c/au003e – u003cemu003eHealth Professions and Trades Buildingu003c/emu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003ca href=u0022/aboutu0022 target=u0022_blanku0022 rel=u0022noopener noreferreru0022u003eKane County ISCu003c/au003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003ca href=u0022/aboutu0022 target=u0022_blanku0022 rel=u0022noopener noreferreru0022u003eBeaver High School ISCu003c/au003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003e
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