Nurse Assistant
This program trains high school and adult students to become certified nursing assistants. Once certified, students may gain employment in many healthcare areas including hospitals, long-term care facilities, in-home care, physical therapy, and doctors' offices. Students are involved in personal care, recording vital signs, measuring height and weight, and restorative services. They care for cognitively impaired residents and work with mental health issues. They are also trained in CPR.
NURSING ASSISTANT
DATC CERTIFICATE OF PROFICIENCY
| Core Courses | (95 Hours Required) |
|---|---|
| Nursing Assistant | 95 |
| Nursing Assistant Course Content |
|---|
| Intro to the Health Care System and Nursing Asst |
| Introduction to the Language of Health Care |
| Communication |
| Those We Care For |
| Infection Control |
| Safety |
| Positioning, Transferring, and Exercises |
| Patient Environment |
| Vital Signs and Oxygen |
| Patient Hygiene and Grooming |
| Preventing Pressure Ulcers & Asst w/ Wound Care |
| Basic Nutrition and Digestion |
| Elimination Needs |
| Assisting with Comfort |
| Death and Dying |
| Body Systems |
| Diseases and Conditions |
| Caring for People with Dementia & Developmental Disabilities |
| Caring for People with Cancer and HIV/AIDS |
| Vocabulary/Final Exam |
| Elective Courses | (0 Hours Required) |
|---|---|
| Feeding Aide | 12 |
| Health Careers for the Nursing Asst. | 15 |
| Medical Terminology for Nursing Asst. | 20 |
Total: 95 Hours
The State of Utah requires a minimum of 80 hours of training which includes 24 hours of practical training in a clinical setting.






