Nurse Assistant (CNA Training)
Total 135 hrs.
Program Training Plan
Nurse Assistants observe patients’ physical, mental, and emotional conditions and report any change to the nursing or medical staff; while providing hands-on care and performing routine tasks under the supervision of nursing and medical staff. Specific tasks vary, with aides handling many aspects of a patient’s care. They often help patients to eat, dress, and bathe, and can be responsible for taking a patient’s temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, or blood pressure. They also may help provide care to patients by helping them get out of bed and walk, escorting them to operating and examining rooms, or providing skin care. Some aides help other medical staff by setting up equipment, storing and moving supplies, and assisting with some procedures. Students will cover body mechanics, nutrition, anatomy and physiology, infection control, communication skills, and resident rights. Personal care skills, such as how to help patients bathe, eat, and groom themselves, also are taught. Hospitals may require previous experience as a nursing aide or home health aide. Health care Provider CPR certification through the American Heart Association will be taught as part of the course curriculum.
The clinical experience may not be scheduled at the same hours as the class. When students pass the course and the state exam, they will be a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), and qualified to take jobs at assisted living centers, long term care centers, home health agencies, and hospitals. Most LPN and RN training institutions require a CNA Certification as part of their prerequisites.
* The State Exam cost is not included in MATC fees or tuition. Cost for the Certified Nursing Assistant Certification Exam is $70.00, and is subject to change. See instructor for details.
Program Overview
| Locations | Spanish Fork, Orem, Thanksgiving Point, Wasatch |
| Completion Time | Average 5 Months |
| Tuition | $1.70/per hour |
| High School Cost | Free Tuition (until H.S. graduation) + $181 Fees Total Fees for High School Student = $181 |
| Adult Cost | $229.50 Tuition + $181 Fees + $40 Application Fee Total Tuition & Fees for Adult Student = $450.50 |
| Extra Supply Cost | Scrubs: $20 Textbook/Workbooks: $33 Optional Blood Pressure Kit: $40 |
| Avg. Starting Wage | $10.29 Hourly, $21,410 Yearly |
| Certifications | MATC Certificate of Proficiency (COP), CPR/First Aid Certification, Preparation for State Certified Nurse Assistant Exam |
Missed clinicals will result in a fine: 1st time: $10, 2nd time: $25, 3rd time: $50.
Training Materials:
Students will also be required to purchase scrubs a workbook, and a textbook. It is also recommended that students purchase a Blood pressure kit.
Program Length
135 HoursCourse Prerequisites
• Students must be 16 years old prior to the first day of class.
• Students must have TB testing and a Hepatitis B vaccine, or sign a waiver form.
• As part of the admission process, adult students are required to complete a basic assessment of reading and math skills. The test is free and takes approximately 1 hr to complete. For additional information, call the Testing Center at: (801) 753-4110.
Summer Schedule
| Campus | Completion Time | Days | Time |
| Spanish Fork | Average 9 weeks | Mon - Fri | 7:30 - 10:30am |
| Orem | Average 9 weeks | Mon - Fri | 7:30am - 10:30am |
| H.S. Class Dates | June 4, 2012 - August 8, 2012 | ||
| Adult Class Dates | June 4, 2012 - August 8, 2012 | ||
Fall / Spring Schedule
| Campus | Completion Time | Days | Time |
| Spanish Fork | Average 5 Months | Mon - Fri Nebo A or B Days | 7:30 - 10:30am or 11:45am - 2:45pm |
| Orem | Average 5 Months | Mon - Fri | 7:15 - 8:45am OR 1:15 - 2:45pm |
| Thanksgiving Point | Average 5 Months | Mon - Fri Alpine A or B Days | 7:30 - 10:30am or 11:30am - 2:30pm |
| Wasatch | Average 5 Months | Mon - Fri | 7:45am - 9:15am |
| H.S. Class Dates | Fall: August 21, 2012 - January 11, 2013 Spring: January 14, 2013 - May 23, 2013 | ||
| Adult Class Dates | Fall: August 21, 2012 - January 11, 2013 Spring: January 14, 2013 - May 23, 2013 | ||
This program follows Alpine or Nebo A or B days schedule and is based off the Alpine or Nebo school districts high school alternate days schedule. A copy of the scheduled days for class can be found at: Alpine School District- http://alpineschools.org/district-calendar/district-calendar-2011-12. |
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This course will prepare the students for the State Certified Nursing Assistant Certification Exam. The State Exam cost is not included in MATC fees or tuition. Cost for the Certified Nursing Assistant Certification Exam is $70.00, and is subject to change.
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Program dates, times, tuition and fees are subject to change.
Please see our Refund Policy.
