Certified Nursing Assistants work under the supervision of licensed nursing professionals. CNA’s are the health professionals that patients encounter most often. They are a very important part of the Health Care Team. Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA’s) are qualified to care for patients at assisted living centers, long-term care centers, home health agencies, and hospitals. Most LPN and RN training institutions require CNA Certification as a prerequisite.
The primary duty of Certified Nursing Assistants, or CNA’s, is direct patient care, including attending to daily needs such as bathing and hygiene, assisting those with eating difficulties, and helping patients with range-of-motion exercises. Nursing Assistants also record and monitor patients’ vital signs, as well as remaining alert for any changes in the patient’s behavior or condition that might signal problems. Students are trained under the direction of a licensed nurse in a patient’s physical, emotional, and social care. Both classroom theory and clinical experience in a healthcare facility will be provided. Often the clinical experience will not be scheduled at the same time as classes. When students pass this course they will be qualified to sit for the Utah’s certification, written and skills exam. Clinicals will need to be completed outside of class; this will be arranged by the clinical coordinator.
Professional ethics
Basic safety and emergencies
CPR Certification
Communication skills
Body mechanics
Nutrition
Anatomy
Physiology
Vital signs
Infection control
Body systems and diseases
Personal care of the patient and the patient’s environment
Certificates and Licensures
- MTECH Program Certificate in Nurse Assistant
- Healthcare Provider BLS and First Aid Certificate
- Students are prepared to sit for the State of Utah Certified Nurse Assistant Certification Exam
Program Snapshot
Registration Eligibility: Adults only. High school students are not eligible to register for this program.
Registration Availability:
Program Length: 114 Hours.
Times: Evenings. See schedule details below.
Locations: MTECH Lehi Main, Orem and Spanish Fork Campuses
Financial Aid Eligible: This program is not eligible for Financial Aid.
Financial Aid Eligible: This program is eligible for Veterans Assistance. +Learn More
Prerequisites
Entrance Assessment: Students must take the MTECH Entrance Assessment. The Entrance Assessment is free and takes about an hour to complete. No appointment is necessary. To learn more visit mtec.edu/testing.
New Student Orientation: Students must complete the brief MTECH New Student Orientation prior to first day of class. To learn more visit mtec.edu/nso.
Students must have TB testing and a Hepatitis B vaccine, or sign a waiver form.
This program is an intensive, accelerated program and requires time and commitment. Please be prepared before registering for this program.
Schedule
Tuition and Fees
| Item | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Registration Fee | $40.00 | |
| Program Fees | $160.00 | |
| Tuition | $239.40 | |
| total: | $439.40 | All tuition and fees are due at the time of registration. |
Materials and Supplies
| Item | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Textbook | $0.00 | included in fees |
| Scrubs | $24.00 | |
| CNA State Exam | $85.00 | Optional |
| Blook Pressure Kit | $27.00 | Optional |
| total: | $126.00 |
*Missed clinicals will incur additional fees of $50 for each missed clinical.