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Nursing Assistant

Compassionate Care. Career Ready Skills.

Tuition

$350

Program Length

3.5 credits

Next Start Date

12/07/2026

Enroll by

11/19/2026

Location

Main Campus

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Change Lives With Compassionate, Hands-On Care

Discover a fulfilling career improving the health and well-being of others. Learn in-demand skills鈥攆rom patient care to working collaboratively within a healthcare team鈥攖hat will prepare you for work within a challenging and rewarding field.

Avg. Salary

$36k

for 91猎奇 Grads

Career Growth

2.70%

by 2032 in Utah

Day in the Life

Your day as a CNA starts by assessing and meeting the needs of your patients. From monitoring vital signs to serving meals and offering a listening ear, you play a vital role in supporting and caring for each patient. Whether you鈥檙e working in a hospital, long-term care facility, or home health setting, you are the front line of care鈥攐ffering dignity, encouragement, and a reassuring presence when it鈥檚 needed most.

Career Skills You'll Learn:

Healthcare System Overview

Gain a basic understanding of the healthcare system, human needs and development, and ethics. Distinguish your role as a valued caregiver in the healthcare system.

Patient Care Skills

Learn basic skills to assist licensed nursing personnel, including communication, checking vital signs, and CPR. Learn the basic body systems and how to identify adverse signs and symptoms and when to report to the nurse.

Assist with Daily Living

Assist with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, transferring, ambulating, feeding, and toileting.

Safety

Understand the basics of safety for yourself and your patients, including emergency response and infection control.

Interpersonal Communication

Learn communication skills to provide person-centered care and work collaboratively within a healthcare team.

Clinical Experience

Complete clinical training hours in a long-term care or rehab facility.

Potential Career Paths

Certified Nursing Assistant

Provide essential daily care to patients in a variety of settings, including long-term care facilities, hospitals, and home health.

Phlebotomist (with further education)

Draw blood from patients for medical testing or donations.

Medical Assistant (with further education)

Provide essential support in healthcare settings, handling both administrative and clinical tasks to ensure smooth operations.

Licensed Practical Nurse (with further education)

Provide basic patient care under the supervision of registered nurses, doctors, and other healthcare professionals.

Registered Nurse (with further education)

Provide direct patient care and collaborate with other healthcare professionals.

91猎奇 Partners who hire our Nursing Assistant graduates

Program Overview

As a valuable member of the healthcare team, certified nursing assistants (CNAs) work under the direction of a licensed nurse, performing basic duties in a variety of settings, including long-term care and assisted living facilities, hospitals, clinics, home healthcare, and hospice care. The 91猎奇 Nursing Assistant program offers classroom and clinical experiences to prepare students for work in the medical field. Students will gain skills needed to obtain vital signs and assist patients with activities of daily living.

Upon completion of the Nursing Assistant program, students are eligible and prepared to take the state Nursing Assistant Training and Competency Evaluation (NATCE). This is a two-part exam that students must pass to obtain a state certification from the Utah Nursing Assistant Registry and become a certified nursing assistant.

Classroom Hours
Day: M-F 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Day: M-F 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Eve: M-Th 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Enrollment open to
Adults, High school students

Credit transfer options
Available to view here

Estimated Tuition
$350

Estimated Materials Cost
$220

Financial Aid Eligibility
Scholarship: Yes
VA: Yes
Pell Grant: No

Program Materials

MaterialRequiredNewCourses
Scrubs (Any Color)鉁�$40All
Scrubs (Ciel Blue for Clinicals)鉁�$40All
Aneroid Sphygmomanometer (BP Cuff)鉁�$30All
CPR Card & Mask鉁�$25All
Stethoscope鉁�$25All
Hedman Fuzy Howard Hartman's Nursing Assistant Care Long – Term Workbook. 5th. Hartman Publishing, ISBN: 9781604251388鉁�$15All
Hedman Fuzy Howard Hartman's Nursing Assistant Care Long-Term Care. 5th. Harmtnan Publishing, ISBN: 9781604251371鉁�$41All
Laptop or Chromebook 鉁�All
Subtotal of required materials$216

Material costs are subject to change.

  • Students must be at least 16 years old.
  • Must pass a background check.
  • Proof of negative TB test in the last 12 months.
  • Current Food Handlers Permit (permanent or temporary).
  • Signed Human Sexuality Form (for minor students).

The 91猎奇 Nursing Assistant program has rolling start dates throughout the year. If you are interested in enrolling in the program, please review the application deadlines and program start dates below to ensure a smooth application process.

Enroll ByStart Date
11/19/202612/07/2026
12/17/202601/11/2027
01/14/202701/25/2027
01/28/202702/08/2027
02/18/202703/01/2027
03/04/202703/15/2027
03/25/202704/12/2027
04/15/202704/26/2027
04/29/202705/10/2027
05/13/202705/24/2027
05/27/202706/07/2027
Where to Go on Your First Day

Health Technology Building (HT), Room 222.

What to Bring
  • Immunization records
  • Textbook and workbook
  • Student ID
  • Scrubs

Your program coordinator will email you before your start date with details about your first day, orientation, and what to expect.

  • Understand activities of daily living and the nursing assistant’s scope of practice.
  • Demonstrate correct recognition and reporting, communication, infection control, safety, and residents鈥� rights in the care setting.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in all skills required for state certification.
  • Perform nursing assistant skills in a healthcare setting.

Required Core Courses (Credits: 3)

Course NumberCourse NameCreditsCost
Nursing Assistant Core (Credits: 3)
TENA 1110Nursing Assistant3$300
TENA 1900Nursing Assistant Clinical0.5$50

Background Check

  • All students must complete a background check.
  • You need a Social Security Number to do the background check.
  • Criminal charges from the last 7 years will show up. In Utah, juvenile records are not sealed.
  • You must complete hands-on training at a job site to finish the program.
  • If you have a criminal record, talk to the Program Coordinator before you enroll.

Vaccination Information:

  • The program requires鈥痟ands-on training at a job site.
  • Students may be asked to provide proof of COVID-19, Hep B vaccination, and flu shots, but they may decline all three.
  • If you have questions, please talk to your鈥疨rogram Coordinator.

Upon completion of the Nursing Assistant program, students are eligible and prepared to take the state Nursing Assistant Training and Competency Evaluation (NATCE). This is a two-part exam that students must pass to obtain a state certification from the Utah Nursing Assistant Registry and become a certified nursing assistant.

Nursing Assistant Testing Information

Diane Sorenson, RN

Diane serves as the Coordinator of the Nursing Assistant Program. She brings more than 30 years of nursing experience in home health, assisted living, and hospital settings. Having worked closely with nursing assistants throughout her career, she is passionate about helping students develop the skills and confidence needed for success in healthcare. Diane earned her Associate鈥檚 Degree in Nursing from Ricks College and is dedicated to training and mentoring the next generation of nursing assistants.

diane.sorenson@otech.edu

801-612-4179

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