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Certified Nursing Assistant

Certified Nursing Assistant

CNA’s are on the front line of patient care. Assisting with basic physical needs such as bathing, grooming and feeding are common duties of a CNA, but they also give patients important social and emotional support as well as report vital information to the nursing staff.

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CNA
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CNA

Est. Average Salary for CNA Care Facility in Utah: $25,830 – $29,040*Where do we get our numbers?Bailey LevensailorBailey Levensailor
Employed with: CNA Care Facility
The CNA program at Tooele Tech is amazing! The combined efforts of a wonderful instructor and access to a quality hands-on lab provided me with the confidence to start my first career in the medical field. I am grateful for the training I have gained and that I’ve been able to use it to provide comfort and care in a very uncertain time. With a solid foundation gained through Tooele Tech, I’m excited to take the next steps toward my dream of being a trauma nurse.
– Bailey L.

Est. Average Salary for CNA in Utah: $25,830 – $29,040*Where do we get our numbers?Susana Lopez Susana Lopez
Employed with: N/A
In my senior year of high school, I decided to take the CNA course at Tooele Tech. I learned so much from my instructor and have been working as a CNA since completing my course. I was able to take both my state and skills exam at their testing center and got certified a couple of months after finishing the class. I enjoyed my time at Tooele Tech and it helped me jump start my nursing career. Tooele Tech staff, thank you for everything you do for your students.
-Susana L.

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    (archived) Certified Nursing Assistant

    The CNA program prepares students to take both the written and practical testing portions of the Utah Nursing Registry CNA Certification test. It trains the students in a variety of settings from long term care to hospitals and home health agencies. Students learn how to assist patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s), communicate with people with cognitive disabilities, and how to deliver holistic care. CNA students also learn to perform clinical tasks including taking patient temperatures, pulse rate, respiration rate and blood pressure. Students will complete twenty-four hours of clinical practice at Rocky Mountain Care – Willow Springs in Tooele.

    Program Objectives
    Competencies CNA’s learn include basic nursing skills such as vital signs, patient/resident observation and personal care skills (ADL’s) graduates will also be able to:

    • Identify mental health and social service needs
    • Provide care of cognitively impaired Residents
    • Assist with basic restorative skills
    • Explain resident rights as defined by OBRA 1987
    • Perform and practice proper Infection control principles
    • Perform basic safety and emergency procedures
    • Exhibit good communication and interpersonal skills
    • Promote resident rights and independence
    • Manage the patient/resident environments
    • Be knowledgeable of HIPPA and protection of patient privacy
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    Average Program Length: Approximately 140 hours
    Average Cost: $944*
    *Estimate based on course cost, books and fees. All costs are subject to change.
    Hours of Availability:
    Tooele Technical College Campus
    88 South Tooele Blvd, Tooele, UT 84074
    Monday and Wednesday (Summer Session)
    8 am - 4 pm
    Some Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays may be scheduled for clinicals

    NEXT SESSION
    Summer Bootcamp - June 2023-July 2023
    When can I start?: Defined entry. Sessions begin in summer, fall and spring.
    Cheryl
    Sheppard
    Registered Nurse
    435.248.1865
    csheppard@tooeletech.edu
    Program
    Instructors
    Department Phone:
    (435) 248-1865
    Cheryl Sheppard
    csheppard@tooeletech.edu
    Linda Carter
    lcarter@tooeletech.edu

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    Health Care Program Requirements 7-17-19

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    Certified Nursing Assistant Program Information Sheet

    (archived) Certified Nursing Assistant

    Admission Requirements:
    • All students must meet the enrollment guidelines prior to program admittance.
    • All adult students must provide their high school transcripts, showing at least an 8th grade math level and a 10th grade reading level with a ‘C’ grade or higher or take the Test of Adult
    • Basic Education (TABE) scoring at least an 8th grade level of math and a 10th grade level of math
    • Background check and drug screens are required
    • Current immunization record must include: MMR or Titer; Current (within 12 months) TB test and/or x-ray; varicella, TDaP, Hep B series started
    • Student must be at least 16 years old by first day of class
    • Students must be available for clinical hours which are conducted near the end of the course; days of the week vary and may be morning or evening hours. Schedule is subject to change.
      NOTE: Any misdemeanor or felony conviction on record may negatively impact the chances of completing the program, being placed at an externship site, and obtaining employment in a health care setting.
    Math & English Levels: 8th grade math and 10th grade reading levels .
    Occupation & Licensure Requirements: None
    • What are some examples of skills I will learn?

    Compassionate care that is individualized to patient/resident needs.

    Students perform basic nursing skills including care and restorative skills. They learn to deal with patients and their varying needs.

    Hands-on skills in basic physical needs such as bathing, hygiene and feeding.

    Students learn proper techniniques for assisting patients who are not able to perform essential physical tasks. They also train in evaluating basic mental health and social services needs of the residents.

    Become a valuable/essential member of the nursing and healthcare team.

    Students develop proper communication skills and perfect their interpersonal communications. They also study basic safety and emergency procedures as well as HIPPA and patient privacy laws.

    Any examples of where I could work?

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