The Nurse Assistant Accelerated program is designed to fast-track the certified training process, allowing students to become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in a shorter time frame.
In this program students receive both classroom and lab instruction with 24 hours of hands-on clinical experience. The accelerated program is ideal for individuals looking to enter the healthcare field quickly, offering an efficient pathway to employment in hospitals, nursing homes, and other healthcare settings.
Despite the shorter duration, this program maintains the rigorous standards necessary for certification and competent patient care. Students will become 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: 17 years old. High school students must be in their senior year.
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 | Provo Campus | 220 | 5/28/2024 | 7/16/2024 | 9:00 AM | 1:00 PM | T,W,Th |
| Summer 2024 | Lehi Campus | 208 | 5/28/2024 | 7/22/24 | 5:00 PM | 9:00 PM | M, T, Th |
| Fall 2024 | Provo Campus | 220 | 8/19/2024 | 10/7/2024 | 5:00 PM | 9:00 PM | M, T, Th |
| Fall 2024 | Provo Campus | 220 | 8/20/2024 | 10/2/2024 | 9:30 AM | 2:30 PM | T, W, Th |
| Fall 2024 | Lehi Main Campus | 208 | 10/21/2024 | 12/10/2024 | 5:00 PM | 9:00 PM | M, T, Th |
| Fall 2024 | Provo Campus | 220 | 10/8/24 | 11/21/24 | 9:30 AM | 2:30 PM | T,W,Th |
| Spring 2025 | Lehi Main Campus | 208 | 1/13/2025 | 3/4/2025 | 5:00 PM | 9:00 PM | M, T, Th |
| Spring 2025 | Provo Campus | 220 | 1/7/2025 | 2/20/2025 | 9:00 AM | 1:00 PM | T, W, Th |
| Spring 2025 | Provo Campus | 220 | 3/10/2025 | 4/28/2025 | 5:00 PM | 9:00 PM | M, T, Th |
| Spring 2025 | Provo Campus | 220 | 2/25/2025 | 4/16/2025 | 9:00 AM | 1:00 PM | T,W,Th |
| Schedule Notes: | There will not be a night class on 6/10/24. Clinicals may be held outside of the regularly scheduled classes. CPR may be taught on Saturdays. Students will be given a comprehensive schedule on the first day of class |
Total hours: 114
| Course Name | Course Hours | Course Credits | Externship/Clinical/ WBL Credits | Tuition ($120/credit hour) | Course Fees | Industry Exam Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nurse Assistant, Accelerated | 90 | 3 | 0 | $360.00 | $100.00 | $110.00 |
| NurseAssistant Clinicals | 24 | 0 | 0.0 | $0.00 | $25.00 | $0.00 |
| TOTALS: | 114 | 3 | 0.0 | $360.00 | $125.00 | $110.00 |
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.
| 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 | 978-1-60425-137-1 | included in fees | |||||
| Hartman’s Nursing Assistant Care: Long-Term Care Workbook, 5th Edition | 1 | 978-1-60425-138-8 | included in fees | |||||
| State Testing Fee for CNA Certification | 1 | $90 | 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 | |||||||
| Total Cost of Optional Materials | $0.00 |
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 the 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
