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Nurse Assistant

Locations: Lehi | Provo | Payson | Heber Valley

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Program length
4 months

Total cost
$845

Registration opens
April 16, 2025

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Program length
4 months

Total cost
$725

Registration opens

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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.

91% Completion This data is pulled from fiscal year 2023. The displayed number does not guarantee completion of the program.

78% Placement This data is pulled from fiscal year 2023. The displayed number does not guarantee placement after the program.

Avg. salary $32k-$37k Wage data represents an estimate sourced directly from Career One Stop. Actual salaries may vary.

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.

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The Nursing Assistant program at MTECH was the perfect amount of instruction with plenty of hands on learning. The staff and teachers are so helpful and fun to be around. I gained a broad amount of knowledge to help me feel confident in my job as a Health Aid. It has also given me a great start on furthering my nursing career.
Renea Mordecai
My experience in the CNA class through MTECH was seriously the best! When I started the program I was on the fence about having a career in nursing, but this class made me WANT to be a nurse! My instructor, Jami Orgill, was the best! She made every class so much fun and I learned so much! It taught me more than just how to be a CNA, but to have compassion and love for every patient you care for!
Jade Woolstenhulme
My experience at MTECH getting my CNA was a wonderful experience and I am so glad I decided to do this program. The instructors and everyone at MTECH wants you to succeed and will help and support you through it all. Achieving this certification not only helped me with beginning my nursing career, but helped me become a stronger and better student overall. This program is hands on and will teach you many things and overall is an amazing program and is super beneficial to anyone looking into the medical field.
Kai
The CNA program through MTECH is truly the best! The hands-on learning experiences and professional instructors taught me so much! This program was an amazing head start to my career in the medical field, and was overall a great place to be involved!
Quincy Larsen
Becoming a certified nursing assistant through Mountainland Technical college was the best decision I made in high school. I was provided in depth lectures as well as plenty of hands on practice. MTECH provided everything I needed in order to be successful!
Angela Portillo

This program is eligible for Veterans Aid! Learn more

Registration Opens: April 16, 2025
Minimum Age Requirement: 16 years old. High school students must be in their junior or senior year. 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.

  • Complete and satisfy score requirements on the Entrance Assessment administered by the MTECH Testing Center.
  • After course registration is complete please gather the following information and be prepared to submit to instructor after the course start date:
    • One-step Tuberculosis test:
      Test must have been completed with the past 12 months with expiration date ending after course completion
      Accepted tests: TB skin test, titer, or negative chest x-ray.
    • Required Immunizations:
      Hepatitis B (3 step series)
SECTIONCAMPUSROOM #START DATEEND DATESTART TIMEEND TIMEDAYS
Summer 2025Lehi Main Campus2085/27/20257/29/20259:00 AM12:00 PMM-F
Summer 2025Lehi Main Campus2085/27/20257/29/255:00 PM9:00 PMMonday, Tuesday, Thursday
Summer 2025Provo Campus2205/27/20257/30/259:00 AM1:00 PMTuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Summer 2025Spanish Fork Campus1105/27/20257/29/20257:30 AM10:30 AMM-F
Fall 2025Lehi Main Campus2088/13/202512/11/257:30 AM10:30 AMAlpine A Days
Fall 2025Lehi Main Campus2088/13/202512/11/2511:30 AM2:30 PMAlpine A Days
Fall 2025Payson Campus1058/13/202512/11/20257:30 AM10:30 AMNebo A Days
Fall 2025Payson Campus1058/13/202512/11/202511:45 AM2:45 PMNebo A Days
Fall 2025Payson Campus1058/13/202512/12/20257:30 AM10:30 AMNebo B Days
Fall 2025Payson Campus1058/13/202512/12/202511:45 AM2:45 PMNebo B Days
Fall 2025Lehi Main Campus2088/14/202512/12/257:30 AM10:30 AMAlpine B Days
Fall 2025Lehi Main Campus2088/14/202512/12/2511:30 AM2:30 PMAlpine B Days
Fall 2025Lehi Main Campus2088/18/202510/8/255:00 PM9:00 PMM-Th
Fall 2025Provo Campus2208/18/202510/8/20259:00 AM1:00 PMM-Th
Fall 2025Wasatch West Campus (HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ONLY)158/19/202512/19/20257:30 AM10:30 AMWasatch Black Days
Fall 2025Wasatch West Campus (HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ONLY)158/19/202512/18/202511:30 AM2:30 PMWasatch Black Days
Fall 2025Lehi Main Campus20810/13/20251/29/266:00 PM9:00 PMMonday, Tuesday, Thursday
Fall 2025Provo Campus22010/13/202512/5/20259:00 AM1:00 PMM-Th
Spring 2026Payson Campus1051/5/20265/5/20267:30 AM10:30 AMNebo A Days
Spring 2026Payson Campus1051/5/20265/5/202611:45 AM2:45 PMNebo A Days
Spring 2026Lehi Main Campus2081/6/20265/11/20267:30 AM10:30 AMAlpine A Days
Spring 2026Lehi Main Campus2081/6/20265/11/202611:30 AM2:30 PMAlpine A Days
Spring 2026Payson Campus1051/6/20265/6/20267:30 AM10:30 AMNebo B Days
Spring 2026Payson Campus1051/6/20265/6/202611:45 AM2:45 PMNebo B Days
Spring 2026Lehi Main Campus2081/7/20265/12/20267:30 AM10:30 AMAlpine B Days
Spring 2026Lehi Main Campus2081/7/20265/12/202611:30 AM2:30 PMAlpine B Days
Spring 2026Wasatch West Campus (HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ONLY)151/13/20265/18/20267:30 AM10:30 AMWasatch Black Days
Spring 2026Wasatch West Campus (HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ONLY)151/13/20265/18/202611:30 AM2:30 PMWasatch Black Days
Spring 2026Lehi Main Campus2082/2/20265/7/266:00 PM9:00 PMMonday, Tuesday, Thursday
Summer 2026Lehi Main Campus2085/27/2026TBD9:00 AM12:00 PMM-F
Summer 2026Payson Campus1055/27/2026TBD7:30 AM10:30 AMM-F
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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
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Total hours: 144

Course Descriptions
Course NameCourse HoursCourse CreditsExternship/Clinical/ WBL CreditsTuition ($120/credit hour)Course FeesIndustry Exam Fee
Nursing Assistant 9030$360.00$75.00$110.00
Nursing Assistant Clinical2400.0$0.00$25.00$0.00
Comprehensive Skills Practice3010.0$120.00$25.00$0.00
TOTALS:14440.0$480.00$125.00$110.00
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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.

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Tuition/FeesCost
Tuition:$480.00
Registration Fee:$40.00
Application Fee:$0.00
Student Fees:$125.00
Required Materials:$90.00
Testing Fee:$110.00
Total Cost:$845.00
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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 MaterialsQuantityNotes (ISBN numbers, etc)Cost
Hartman’s Nursing Assistant Care: Long Term Care Textbook 5th Edition19781604251371included in fees
Hartman’s Nursing Assistant Care: Long Term Care Workbook 5th Edition19781604251388included in fees
State Testing Fee for CNA Certification1included in fees
Scrubs2Cost may vary$50.00
Blood Pressure Kit1Cost may vary$40.00
Total Cost of Required Materials$90.00
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Optional MaterialsNotes (ISBN numbers, quantity, etc)Cost
Missed ClinicalsStudents 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
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  • MTECH Program Certificate in Nurse Assistant
  • Certified Nurse Assistant License (State of Utah)
  • Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate
  • First Aid Certificate

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.

How to Apply

Submit MTECH Application

Applying is free and easy! When you apply, please choose “undecided” as your program choice. You will select Nurse Assistant after being accepted to MTECH.

Take the Entrance Assessment

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

Register for Nurse Assistant

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.

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Program length
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Total cost
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Program Update

This program’s name will change to Nursing Assistant on July 1, 2025. When registering for the program, it will likely say Nursing Assistant in the Student Portal.

Course Description

Nurse Assistant
NRSG 3000
The Nursing Assistant course introduces students to basic nursing skills in a classroom and laboratory setting.
Nurse Assistant Clinicals
NRSG3001
Students will participate in patient care in a clinical setting under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse.
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