Program Overview
Becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant is the first step in becoming successful in any health care field.
This program provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to meet the State of Utah Nursing Assistant certification requirements. Students learn the duties and responsibilities of a nursing assistant to provide for the physical, physiological, and psychological needs of patients within a hospital or long-term care facility.
The curriculum includes an overall introduction to human relations, anatomy, physiology, and bacteriology, as well as consideration of body mechanics, disease processes, and therapeutic approaches. Skills learned include (but are not limited to) communication, infection prevention, universal precautions, positioning and ambulation, monitoring vital signs, hygiene/grooming, feeding, toileting, and bathing.
What You Will Learn
- Assist with bathing, dressing, feeding and toileting
- Take vital signs and report condition changes
- Help with mobility and daily activities
- Provide emotional support and companionship
- Collect specimens and perform basic lab tests
Estimated Cost
Total Program Cost: $581
Tuition: $270
Student Fees: $27
Lab Fees: $45
Books: $86
Complio: $82
TB Test: $71
Estimated total program costs include tuition, fees, lab fees, books, and required materials. Fees for third-party licensure or certification examinations are not included in the total program cost.
Career Outlook
Some careers shown require further education beyond this program.
Additional Information
For full program details, please visit the program website.