Launch your healthcare career fast with Utah Tech’s Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program! In just one semester, you’ll gain hands-on experience in real clinical settings and prepare for immediate employment in hospitals, long-term care, or home health. What sets us apart? Small class sizes, dedicated instructors, and a direct pathway into nursing programs like our BSN. Start here, go anywhere in healthcare.
Prepares students (age 16+) for Utah CNA certification. Must complete 76 classroom and 24 clinical hours with a C (74%) or higher. Failing/dismissal = ineligible for state exam. CNA certification required for UT Nursing Program. Auditors must notify instructor and cannot take certification exam. No extra credit.
Clinical (NURS 1007) held at approved facilities. Students need an analog watch, 2 pens, steel gray/black scrubs, closed-toe shoes, and a UT name tag. Minimum 24 clinical hours required by Utah; incomplete hours result in an F grade. Smartwatches not allowed. Name tag must be worn at chest level.
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This is a where you can find student forms and program procedures regarding the required immunizations, clinical expectations, and information for students under 18.
UNAR provides certification, renewal, and reciprocity services for Certified Nursing Assistants in the State of Utah. UNAR also approves and oversees all nursing assistant training programs and instructors.
Complio is our third-party comprehensive tool that houses student screenings, immunizations, and compliance. his is where you register for an account.
“I loved the CNA program at UT! It gave me the hands-on experience and a strong foundation in patient care. I gained skills such as teamwork, communication, and compassion, and I will carry these skills with me through nursing school and beyond. I’m so grateful it gave me such a solid start in healthcare!”
“The CNA program helped me develop better communication and overall patient skills, which as helped me as I interact daily with patients in the hospital. It has given me a solid baseline understanding of what healthcare entails and has helped me by building my desire to continue forward in my education and become a registered nurse. Becoming a CNA and gaining clinical experience as part of the UT program, I have tons more empathy for the patients and residents we take care of and am always aware of the positive impact I can have as a healthcare provider.”
“The UT CNA program helped me prepare to work in the medical field by providing hand on experience with both classmates and in clinical settings. I was confident in taking my exams and have since been able to use my skills to help family members with their own health needs. The program is thorough; the class sizes are small and the professors care about helping you learn and fain confidence in pursuing a future in nursing or any healthcare related field.”
“I had no experience in healthcare before starting the CNA program at UT. The hand on activities and real patient experience prepped me for a career in the hospital as a CNA, then I was accepted into the nursing program at UT shortly after! Becoming a CNA has been invaluable for my career path, and I would recommend this program to anyone.”
Begin your journey toward becoming a registered nurse by completing the application for Utah Tech’s Pre-Licensure BSN program. Ensure you meet all program requirements and submit the required materials before the application deadline.
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