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Nursing Assistant

3 Credit Hours | Technical Certificate 

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Program Length

3 Credit Hours

Credentials

Technical Certificate

Cost/Tuition*

Total Estimated Cost: $418
(subject to change without notice)

Location

Jordan Campus and West Valley Center

Financial Aid/Funding

Financial Aid/Funding is available

Program Overview

Anatomy
Long-term Care

 

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

Career Outcomes

Entry-Level Wage: $17.26
51 Monthly Openings


Occupational Data, 2025, Salt Lake County, Lightcast Economic Modeling

Occupations

Patient Care Assistant

Nurse Aide

Healthcare Assistant

Home Health Care Worker

Certification Included

Technical Certificate

State Licensure/Certification Information

Professional Licensure
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Tuition & Financial Aid

Total Estimated Cost: $418

Tuition: $270

Student Fees: $27

Lab Fees: $35

Books: $86

Note: The Total Cost does not include expenses for the certification exam, immunizations, or background check. These costs are the responsibility of the student and may vary.

Financial Aid

Salt Lake Tech Scholarship is available

Please contact SLCC Veterans Services for VA Educational Benefits

Apply for Funding

Required Courses

3 Credit Hours

TENA 1100

Nursing Assistant

Credit Hours: 3

Semester: All

 

Jordan Campus

Hybrid Class - We are open the hours listed below, and students have the freedom to choose when to come in and document participation. Students must spend a minimum of 4 hours per week on Campus for tests and skills demonstrations in order to make adequate progress.

Monday – Thursday: 8 am-8 pm
Fridays 8 am - 4 pm - These hours are for Clinical Hours.

Next Classes Start:

Spring Term – January 12, 2026
Feb 2, 2026 – (Accelerated 12-Week Program)

West Valley Campus

Next Classes Start: Spring Term – January 12, 2026

  • Morning Classes: 8 am-10 am Monday through Thursday
  • Afternoon Classes: 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm Monday through Thursday
  • Evening Classes: 6 pm – 9 pm Monday, Wednesday, Thursday.
Clinicals

Students are required to attend 3 Clinical Shifts, which need to be scheduled with instructor prior to attending. CPR Card & Scrubs Required

Herriman Juniper Campus

Hybrid Class – Students will meet together 5 hours per week and then be expected to put in another 8 hours per week on their own. This will be an 8-week course.

Next Classes Start: Spring Term – January 12, 2026

  • Morning Classes: 9 am – 11:30 am Tuesday and Thursday Required
  • Morning Open Lab: 9 am – 11:30 am Monday and Wednesday Optional

 

Immunizations

2-step PPD or Quantiferon – this requires two separate Tuberculin skin tests with negative results or Quantiferon blood test with negative result. If a positive result is given, proof of a current chest x-ray with a negative result.

Background Check, Drug Screening, and Immunizations Compliance

Salt Lake Technical College has contracted the services from American DataBank utilizing a comprehensive tool for student screening, immunizations, and compliance. This tool, named Complio, is configured to screen for each of the items listed above based on SLTech requirements. Students need to create an account with Complio and SLTC will be notified when compliance has been met.

Ready to get started? Visit the admissions page for instructions and steps to follow for enrollment!

 

The Hybrid Program at our Jordan Campus is offered in a Competency Based Education format. This allows students at the Jordan campus to accelerate and complete the program as soon as competency is demonstrated. Students are expected to invest a minimum of 8 hours per week on coursework to demonstrate adequate progress. 4 of those hours must be in person in the lab.

The Course at the West Valley campus is cohort-based and delivered in a lecture-based format and will take 16 weeks.

Both locations will result in a letter grade and 3 Semester Credits on your SLCC transcript.

Students receiving Federal Financial Aid or VA funding please contact your academic advisor for specific information regarding eligibility.

 

Please contact an academic advisor with questions. Limited services may be available at Jordan Campus, call 801-957-6402 for an appointment.

  • 16 years old at enrollment. Students would need to be 18 years old to work in an acute care hospital setting but younger students may obtain employment in a long-term care setting.
  • Current Nationwide Criminal Background check (issued by ADB Complio).
  • Drug Screen (10 panel) prior to enrollment - from SLCC approved provider (ADB Complio).
  • Ability to help lift and/or move patients.
  • Not listed on the sex offender web site.

 

The West Valley campus offers an in-person lecture-based course over 16 weeks. Contact an advisor for upcoming start dates.

Top 6 things to know before you apply

  1. Understand the Program Requirements
  2. Align Career Goals
  3. Explore Financial Aid, Scholarships, and Funding
  4. Program Duration and Schedule
  5. Teaching Mode
  6. Academic Readiness

How To Apply

1

Apply for Admissions

Complete your admissions application. Once you receive your student number (S#), proceed to Step 2.

2

Meet with Your Academic Advisor

Schedule an appointment (in-person, phone, or video call):

801-957-4978

academicadvising@elco.edu

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