Nursing Assistant (TENA)
CREDIT HOURS
3 Credit Hours
ESTIMATED COST*
$405
CERTIFICATE ACHIEVED
CA
Tuition is subject to change without notice. Additional fees may be required.
FULL DESCRIPTION
HOW TO APPLY
Becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant is the first step in becoming successful in any healthcare 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.
*This Program is currently in process of approval with the SLCC Board of Trustees. Once the Board approves the program updates, a Certificate of Achievement will be available after 3 Credit Hours of skill development and classroom work.
- Apply to SLCC
Complete an online Application for Admission. - Complete Orientation
You can complete an orientation in person or online. - Take the CASAS assessment
Determine your academic skill level if you are starting a Salt Lake Technical College program or need to register for an ESL class. - Make an Appointment with an Academic Advisor
Meet with an advisor after completing the assessment. - Pay Tuition
Pay tuition at Cashier Services before registering for courses. - Register for Courses in MySLCC.
OCCUPATIONS
Nursing Assistants
Psychiatric Aides
Home Health Aides
Personal Care Aides
Entry-Level Wage: $13.70
Median Wage: $16.84
Monthly Openings: 466
Occupational Data, 2024, Salt Lake County, Lightcast Exconomic Modeling
- 31-1131.00 Nursing Assistants
- 31-1133.00 Psychiatric Aides
- 31-1121.00 Home Health Aides
- 31-1122.00 Personal Care Aides
Tuition and Fees
- Application is free!
- Grant funding available on all courses for those who qualify!
- Tuition: $270
- Student Fees: $24
- Lab Fees: $25
- Books: $86
- Textbook - Hartman's Nursing Assistant Care: Long-Term Care, 5th Edition Hartman ISBN 978-1-60425-137-1
- Workbook - Hartman's Nursing Assistant Care: Long-Term Care Workbook, 5th Edition Hartman ISBN 978-16042-513-8-8
Associated costs not payable to the college
(See Requirements below)
- Licensure Fee (payable to Utah Nursing Assistant Registry): $110
- Background check: $29
- Drug Screen: $35 - at SLCC approved site
- Immunizations compliance: $16 (Immunization costs vary; see local clinic or SLCC Center for Health and Counseling)
- CPR Certification: $10
- Scrubs: $25-$50
Available Class Schedules
Jordan Campus
3491 Wights Fort Road (9000 S.)
Health Science Bldg., Room JHS 011
West Jordan, UT 84088
Hybrid Class - We are open the hours listed below, and you have the freedom to choose when to come in.
- Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
- Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Next Classes Start:
May 6th, 2024
June 10th, 2024(Accelerated 8-Week bootcamp)
August 20th, 2024
West Valley Center
3460 South 5600 West, Room 106
West Valley City, Utah 84128
New Class Schedules coming soon!
- Evening Classes: Mon, Tues, Thurs, 6-9 p.m.
- In-person 3 nights a week
- Funding is available
- Morning Classes: Mon-Thurs, 8-10 a.m.
Clinicals
Students are required to attend 3 Long-term Care clinicals, which need to be scheduled with instructor prior to attending.
(CPR Card/Scrubs Required)
Long-Term Care Facility Clinicals
Clinical experiences are scheduled each week with local clinical partners and are available on a first-come first-served basis. Please see your instructor for access to the signup list.
SCHOLARSHIPS
You can find information on scholarships and aid opportunities for technical education students here:
https://www.slcc.edu/scholarships/state-sponsored-grants-scholarships.aspx
For other scholarship Opportunities and Questions about paying for school please contact the Financial Aid Office:
SLCC Financial Aid
801-957-4410
https://www.slcc.edu/financialaid/contact.aspx
Schedule an appointment with an SLTC Financial Aid Advisor:
https://www.slcc.edu/financialaid/news-and-events.aspx
Requirements
CASAS Test or TRANSCRIPT (Basic Skills Assessment):
- Reading: 7.0
- Math: 3.0
Need a little help with Reading, Math, or keyboarding? Academic Readiness courses will get you up to speed!
Immunizations
- Hepatitis B (proof of three dose vaccination or proof of immunity by titer). *Student may start the CNA program with proof of first dose of Hepatitis B vaccination.
- MMR (proof of two dose vaccination or proof of immunity by titer)
- 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.
- Varicella (Chickenpox) - (proof of two dose vaccination or proof of immunity by titer). A letter from the physician stating childhood exposure will not be accepted.
- TDaP (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis) given within the past 10 years
- Influenza (given October 1 - March 31) – required yearly
- Covid immunization – Required by most clinical sites. Proof of two dose immunization. If not immunized, a face shield and mask must be worn at all times during the clinical shifts.
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 SLTC 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!
Advising Notes
Please contact an academic advisor with questions. Limited services may be available at Jordan Campus, call 801-957-6402 for an appointment.
Additional Program Notes
Classes start every week on Mondays at the Jordan Campus.
The West Valley campus offers an in-person lecture-based course over 16 weeks. Contact an advisor for upcoming start dates.
Course/Program Delivery Model
This program is offered in a Competency Based Education (CBE) format. This allows students at the Jordan campus to accelerate and complete the program as soon as competency is demonstrated. Students will be expected to invest a minimum of 7 hours per week on coursework and will enroll in each course according to the established sequence in the catalog. The course at the West Valley campus is lecture-based and will span over 16 weeks.
Students receiving Federal Financial Aid or VA funding please contact your academic advisor for specific information regarding eligibility.
Other
- 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.
state authorization reciprocity agreement
LICENSURE INFORMATION
Licensure is the exclusive right and responsibility of each state. To earn licensure in other states, students must satisfy individual state requirements, independent of SLCC graduation requirements. We recommend students consult in advance with the Utah Nursing Assistant Registry (UNAR) to find out more about eligibility for licensure. For more information about other states’ requirements, please visit our page on Professional Licensure .