Program Length:	80 hours
College Credit Available:	No
Apprenticeship Available:	No
Wage Summary:	Average mid-range wage: $7.80 per hour
Federal Financial Aid:	No
VA Qualified:	No
Special Requirements	16 years of age, TB test, Hepatitis B series, and a CPR class required before clinicals Open to qualified high school and adult students
Hours Available:	Mon-Fri 7:40 am-2:30pm; Mon & Wed or Tues & Thurs 3:00pm-6:00pm or 6:00pm-9:00pm

The College offers a program designed for high school students and adults that leads to certification as a Certified Nurse Assistant. Students are involved in hands-on care (clinicals) of the sick and the elderly in long-term care facilities. Nurse Assistants assist Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) and Registered Nurses (RN) in giving total bedside care. Training includes anatomy, physiology, medical terminology and clinical skills. Upon program completion, students take a state certification test. Once certified, students may gain employment in many health aide areas including hospitals, long-term care facilities, in-home care, physical therapy, and doctors' offices.

Areas covered in this course: 

• Providing personal care
• Obtaining and recording vital signs
• Measuring and recording height and weight
• Caring for residents' environment
• Recognizing abnormal signs and symptoms of common diseases and conditions
• Providing basic restorative services
• Caring for cognitively impaired residents
• Understanding mental health and social service needs
• Understanding resident rights and promoting resident independence
• CPR certification

Certified Nurse Assisting Course (CNA)

The Certified Nurse Assisting course is 80 hours, with 16 hours of required practical training in a clinical setting. The student demonstrates knowledge while performing tasks under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or a Licensed Practical Nurse.

The Certified Nurse Assisting open-entry program is available through the Day and Extended Day program. Day programs are held August through May in conjunction with the public school schedule. High school students must schedule two high school class periods on A or B day to receive credit for this class. This course is also available during the evening. Call (801)593-2332 for details.

The Certified Nurse Assisting is an important part of the health care team directly involved with "hands-on" patient care. Certified Nurse Assistant Certification is required for nursing school applications at the Davis Applied Technology College and Weber State University.

Uniforms are required for work at the clinical sites. Students must purchase scrubs, name pin, and good supporting shoes (athletic type). These items must be purchased prior to the first clinical rotation. Without the regulation uniform, students will not be permitted to participate in clinical activities. Watches with a second hand and stethoscopes are recommended.

Certified Nurse Assisting Certification

Students have the opportunity to take the State Certified Nurse Assistant Certification Exam which includes a skills test and an online written exam. The cost for the test is $70 (certification costs are subject to change).

CPR Certification

This course is available at the College and is scheduled as needed throughout the year. It includes infant/child and one or two-man adult CPR.  For additional information, call (801)593-2353.

Accreditation

The College's Certified Nurse Assisting program meets all Federal and State requirements, including the Nurse Aide Competency Evaluation Program (NACEP) and Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA).

DATC Certificate of Proficiency
Certified Nurse Assisting (CNA)
Course: 80 hours

Advisory Team: 

Chairperson:

• Kim Smith-CNA, Care Manager-Heritage Place

Members:

• Debbie Schilleman-RN-Utah Nurse Assistant Registry
• Nichol Wells-RN
• Jennifer Green-RN, Nurse Manager-McKay Dee Hospital
• Sherri Freestone-HR Manager-Manor Care Center
• Darrin Nash-Staffing Coordinator-South Davis Community Hospital
• Jamey Sulser-HR Director-South Davis Community Hospital
• Michelle Nelson-RN, Director of Nursing-South Davis Community Hospital
• Laura Tony-RN, Assistant Director of Nursing-South Davis Community Hospital
• Cheryl Holbrook-RN, Director of Nursing-Avalon Care Center
• Mary Ripley-RN, Assistant DON-Avalon Care Center
• Milton Benally-Head CNA-Avalon Care Center
• Dixie Stott-LPN, Staff Developer-Crestwood Care Center
• Julia Fernandez-Staff Development-Hertiage Park Care Center
• Lani Villarde-Director of Staff Development-Rocky Mountain Care
• Marcia Paris-Applegate Home Care
• Sherry Law-Nursing Staff Coordinator-LifeCare Center
• Carolyn Maher-RN, Director of Nursing-LifeCare Center