A Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) holds a vital role in patient care by providing hands-on support to patients under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
A CNA often serves as the primary point of contact for patients, offering emotional support and addressing immediate physical needs. The Nurse Assistant program is designed for students to receive their certification by completing coursework in classroom, lab, and 24 hours of hands-on clinical experience.
Students receive training in body systems, infection prevention, proper body mechanics, residents rights, recognizing and reporting changes, safety, and communication. Students will be certified in First Aid and CPR.
Upon completion of the program, students will be eligible to sit for the state knowledge and skills certification exams.
UTAH SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION (USHE) DESCRIPTION:
The Nurse Assistant program is designed for students to receive their certification by completing coursework in classroom and clinical settings.
This program is eligible for Veterans Aid! Learn more
Registration Opens: April 23, 2024
Minimum Age Requirement: At least 16 years old and a junior in high school. You must be 16 years old by the first day of class.
Registration opens at 8:00 AM on the Student Portal, and remains open until classes are full.
SECTION | CAMPUS | ROOM # | START DATE | END DATE | START TIME | END TIME | DAYS |
Summer 2024 | Lehi Main Campus | 208 | 5/28/2024 | 7/31/2024 | 9:00 AM | 12:00 PM | M-Th |
Summer 2024 | Spanish Fork Campus | 110 | 5/28/2024 | 7/31/2024 | 7:30 AM | 10:30 AM | M-Th |
Fall 2024 | Lehi Main Campus | 208 | 8/15/2024 | 12/4/24 | 7:30 AM | 10:30 AM | Alpine A Days |
Fall 2024 | Lehi Main Campus | 208 | 8/15/2024 | 12/4/24 | 11:30 AM | 2:30 PM | Alpine A Days |
Fall 2024 | Lehi Main Campus | 208 | 8/16/2024 | 12/5/24 | 7:30 AM | 10:30 AM | Alpine B Days |
Fall 2024 | Lehi Main Campus | 208 | 8/16/2024 | 12/5/24 | 11:30 AM | 2:30 PM | Alpine B Days |
Fall 2024 | Spanish Fork Campus | 110 | 8/14/2024 | 12/4/2024 | 7:30 AM | 10:30 AM | Nebo A Days |
Fall 2024 | Spanish Fork Campus | 110 | 8/14/2024 | 12/4/2024 | 11:45 AM | 2:45 PM | Nebo A Days |
Fall 2024 | Spanish Fork Campus | 110 | 8/15/2024 | 12/5/2024 | 7:30 AM | 10:30 AM | Nebo B Days |
Fall 2024 | Spanish Fork Campus | 110 | 8/15/2024 | 12/5/2024 | 11:45 AM | 2:45 PM | Nebo B Days |
Fall 2024 | Wasatch West Campus (HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ONLY) | 15 | 8/21/2024 | 12/16/2024 | 7:30 AM | 10:30 AM | Wasatch Black Days |
Fall 2024 | Wasatch West Campus (HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ONLY) | 15 | 8/21/2024 | 12/16/2024 | 11:30 AM | 2:30 PM | Wasatch Black Days |
Spring 2025 | Lehi Main Campus | 208 | 1/6/2025 | 5/1/2025 | 7:30 AM | 10:30 AM | Alpine A Days |
Spring 2025 | Lehi Main Campus | 208 | 1/6/2025 | 5/1/2025 | 11:30 AM | 2:30 PM | Alpine A Days |
Spring 2025 | Lehi Main Campus | 208 | 1/7/2025 | 5/2/2025 | 7:30 AM | 10:30 AM | Alpine B Days |
Spring 2025 | Lehi Main Campus | 208 | 1/7/2025 | 5/2/2025 | 11:30 AM | 2:30 PM | Alpine B Days |
Spring 2025 | Spanish Fork Campus | 110 | 1/6/2025 | 4/30/2025 | 7:30 AM | 10:30 AM | Nebo A Days |
Spring 2025 | Spanish Fork Campus | 110 | 1/6/2025 | 4/30/2025 | 11:45 AM | 2:45 PM | Nebo A Days |
Spring 2025 | Spanish Fork Campus | 110 | 1/7/2025 | 5/1/2025 | 7:30 AM | 10:30 AM | Nebo B Days |
Spring 2025 | Spanish Fork Campus | 110 | 1/7/2025 | 5/1/2025 | 11:45 AM | 2:45 PM | Nebo B Days |
Spring 2025 | Wasatch West Campus (HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ONLY) | 15 | 1/13/2020 | 5/12/2025 | 7:30 AM | 10:30 AM | Wasatch Black Days |
Spring 2025 | Wasatch West Campus (HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ONLY) | 15 | 1/13/2025 | 5/12/2025 | 11:30 AM | 2:30 PM | Wasatch Black Days |
Summer 2025 | Lehi Main Campus | 208 | 5/27/2025 | TBD | 9:00 AM | 12:00 PM | M-F |
Summer 2025 | Spanish Fork Campus | 110 | 5/27/2025 | TBD | 7:30 AM | 10:30 AM | M-F |
Schedule Notes: | Clinicals may be held outside of the regularly scheduled classes. CPR and First Aid may be taught on Saturdays. Dates are in draft form until the school districts finalize their A/B day Calendars – students will be given a comprehensive schedule on the first day of class |
Total hours: 135
Course Name | Course Hours | Course Credits | Externship/Clinical/ WBL Credits | Tuition ($120/credit hour) | Course Fees |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nursing Assistant | 111 | 3 | 0 | $360.00 | $100.00 |
Nursing Assistant Clinicals | 24 | 0 | 0.0 | $0.00 | $25.00 |
TOTALS: | 135 | 3 | 0.0 | $360.00 | $125.00 |
Tuition/Fees | Cost |
---|---|
Tuition: | $360.00 |
Registration Fee: | $40.00 |
Application Fee: | $0.00 |
Student Fees: | $125.00 |
Required Materials: | $90.00 |
Testing Fee: | $110.00 |
Note: High school students attend MTECH tuition free, and are only responsible for fees and materials.
Course-by-course cost breakdowns can be found on the “Courses” tab above.
Upon registration, you will register and submit payment for the first course in the program.
While not required, you may make a deposit, in person or online, for the full program upon registration to be held in your student account.
Required Materials | Quantity | Notes (ISBN numbers, etc) | Cost | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hartman’s Nursing Assistant Care: Long-Term Care Textbook, 5th Edition | 1 | included in fees | ||||||
Hartman’s Nursing Assistant Care: Long-Term Care Workbook, 5th Edition | 1 | included in fees | ||||||
State Testing Fee for CNA Certification | 1 | included in fees | ||||||
Scrubs | 2 | Cost may vary | $50.00 | |||||
Blood Pressure Kit | 1 | Cost may vary | $40.00 | |||||
Total Cost of Required Materials | $90.00 |
Optional Materials | Notes (ISBN numbers, quantity, etc) | Cost | ||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Missed Clinicals | Students may be charged $50 if they do not show up for their assigned shift and have not notified their instructor | $50.00 | ||||||
Total Cost of Optional Materials | $50.00 |
If I want to be a nurse, should I take CNA or Medical Assistant?
If you want take the nursing pathway, start with your CNA certification. If you want to become a PA or Physician, start with Medical Assistant.
Admission requirements may be met by taking the Entrance Assessment OR by providing qualifying documentation. The Entrance Assessment can be taken at a Testing Center, and qualifying documents can be sent to transcripts@mtec.edu.
Learn more about the assessment HERE
Once previous steps have been completed, eligibility is met to register for the first course within each program. Registration is on a first come, first serve basis. Tuition and fees are due for the first course upon registration.
Prospective students can register through the Student Portal, or in person at Student Services.
thaggerty@mtec.edu
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