Certificate of Achievement | 3 Credits
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Program Description
The Nursing Assistant program is designed for students to receive their certification by completing coursework in classroom and clinical settings.
Career Opportunities
Upon program completion, the student will become eligible to be certified and licensed as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and will be able to obtain employment in the healthcare field as a CNA.
For state and national occupation information, visit https://www.onetonline.org/ and enter the following O*Net codes:
- 31-1131.00 Nursing Assistants
- 31-1121.00 Home Health Aides
- 31-1122.00 Personal Care Aides
Transfer/Articulation Information
Please refer to the Student Resources section of the SLCC University Transfer webpage.
Estimated Cost for Students
Tuition and student fees: https://www.slcc.edu/student/financial/tuition-fees.aspx.
Please visit the program website for up-to-date cost information.
Program Entry Requirements
CASAS, TRANSCRIPT, or Student Recruiter Evaluation (Basic Skills Assessment):
Immunizations
- Hepatitis B (proof of three-dose vaccination or proof of immunity by titer). * Student may start the CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) program with proof of first dose of Hepatitis B vaccination.
- MMR (proof of two-dose vaccination or proof of immunity by titer)
- 2-step PPD or QuantiFERON (annually) requires two separate Tuberculin skin tests with negative results or a QuantiFERON blood test with a negative result. If a positive result is given, proof of a current chest x-ray with a negative result must be provided. Must obtain a physician’s letter verifying negative chest x-ray or that prescribed medical treatment is complete.
- Varicella (Chickenpox) - (proof of two-dose vaccination or proof of immunity by titer). A letter from the physician stating childhood exposure will not be accepted.
- TDaP (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis) given within the past ten years
- Influenza (given October 1 - March 31) – required yearly. If the student is not attending class or clinical during those dates, they will not be required to have a current flu shot.
- Covid-19 Immunization – Optional. Proof of completed vaccination must be provided to attend clinicals at sites that require Covid-19 Immunization.
Background check completed and passed through Complio.
10-Panel Urine Drug Screen Completed through Complio
Our clinical partners must approve immunization exceptions before starting the program. If you are applying for an exception, please inform your advisor.
Students must be at least 16 years of age to be admitted to the program.
Specialized Accreditation
Our program is accredited through the Utah Nurse Assistant Registry.
Licensure Information
Graduation from the Certified Nursing Assistant program does not guarantee obtaining a Utah state license to practice as a Certified Nursing Assistant. Licensure is the exclusive right and responsibility of each state. To practice as a Certified Nursing Assistant, students must satisfy individual state requirements independent of SLCC graduation requirements. It is highly recommended that students consult in advance with the Utah Nursing Assistant Registry (UNAR) or similar agencies in other states to learn more about licensure eligibility.
For students who plan to work as a Certified Nursing Assistant in another state, here is one suggested website for researching state licensure requirements: License Finder, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor. If you have difficulty finding the licensure requirements for your state, please get in touch with your academic advisor or SLCC’s state authorization coordinator for help.
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