Nursing Assistant (Certificate)
Department: Health Professions
Program Contact: Erica Sirrine
Phone: (435) 893-2290
Email: erica.sirrine@snow.edu
Department Webpage: https://snow.edu/academics/bat/healthprofessions/index.html
Program Description
If you have commitment, drive, and a passion for helping others, a career as a Nursing Assistant (NA) may be for you. NA’s are essential members of every health care team, providing basic, yet critically important care to patients. The NA program at Snow College introduces students to the healthcare field and patient care. Upon successful completion of the program, students will be prepared to take the Utah Nursing Assistant State Exams.
Program Outcomes
A student who completes the Nursing Assistant certificate will be able to do the following.
- Explain activities of daily living and nursing assistant scope of practice.
- Demonstrate correct recognizing and reporting, communication, infection control, safety, and residents’ rights in the care setting.
- Demonstrate proficiency in all skills required for state certification.
- Perform nursing assistant skills in a healthcare setting.