OTECH’s partnership with Weber State…covered elective credits, saved me thousands, helped me advance.
$285
3 months
3/9/2026
February 26th
Main Campus
for OTECH Grads
by 2032 in Utah
OTECH’s partnership with Weber State…covered elective credits, saved me thousands, helped me advance.
Nail Technician, Nursing Assistant Graduate
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.
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 activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, transferring, ambulating, feeding, and toileting.
Understand the basics of safety for yourself and your patients, including emergency response and infection control.
Learn communication skills to provide person-centered care and work collaboratively within a healthcare team.
Complete clinical training hours in a long-term care or rehab facility.
Provide essential daily care to patients in a variety of settings, including long-term care facilities, hospitals, and home health.
Draw blood from patients for medical testing or donations.
Provide essential support in healthcare settings, handling both administrative and clinical tasks to ensure smooth operations.
Provide basic patient care under the supervision of registered nurses, doctors, and other healthcare professionals.
Provide direct patient care and collaborate with other healthcare professionals.
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 OTECH 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 Adult Tuition and Fees
$330.00
Estimated Materials Cost
$164.75
Estimated High School Student Cost
$106.00
Financial Aid Eligibility
Scholarship: Yes
VA: Yes
Pell Grant: No
| Program Materials | ||
|---|---|---|
| Material | Required | New |
| Scrubs (Any Color) | ✔ | $40.00 |
| Scrubs (Ciel Blue for Clinicals) | ✔ | $40.00 |
| Aneroid Sphygmomanometer (BP Cuff) | ✔ | $29.99 |
| CPR Card & Mask | ✔ | $25.00 |
| Stethoscope | ✔ | $22.99 |
| Hedman Fuzy Howard Hartman's Nursing Assistant Care Long – Term Workbook. 5th. Hartman Publishing, ISBN: 9781604251388 | ✔ | $15.28 |
| Hedman Fuzy Howard Hartman's Nursing Assistant Care Long-Term Care. 5th. Harmtnan Publishing, ISBN: 9781604251371 | ✔ | $45.00 |
| Subtotal of required materials | $218.26 |
| TENA 1110 Nursing Assistant | ||
|---|---|---|
| Material | Required | New |
| No Additional Materials Required, See Program Materials List | ✔ | $0.00 |
| Subtotal of required materials | $0.00 |
| TENA 1900 Nursing Assistant Clinical | ||
|---|---|---|
| Material | Required | New |
| No Additional Materials Required, See Program Materials List | ✔ | $0.00 |
| Subtotal of required materials | $0.00 |
The OTECH 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.
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| NAHA1000 | Nursing Care Core | 3 | $285 |
| NAHA1010 | Nursing Assistant Clinical Long-Term Care | 0.5 | $48 |
| TENA 1110 | Nursing Assistant | 3 | $285 |
| TENA 1900 | Nursing Assistant Clinical | 0.5 | $48 |
Background Check
Vaccination Information:
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.
Diane serves as the Coordinator of the Nursing Assistant Program. She has more than 30 years of nursing experience in home health, assisted living facilities, and hospital settings. Prior to becoming the program coordinator, Diane was privileged to work alongside many nursing assistants in a variety of clinical settings. She enjoys being a part of the wonderful team of instructors at OTECH who are training and mentoring the next generation of nursing assistants. She earned her Associate’s Degree in Nursing from Ricks College. Diane enjoys interacting with and encouraging students as they pursue their goal to become successful members of the healthcare industry.
Office Hours (by appointment)
M-Th 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Fri 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location
Health Tech 219B
diane.sorenson@otech.edu
801-627-4179