ccCNA - Utah CNA - Certified Nurse Aide Instruction

What will I be doing as a CNA?
CNA personnel provide hands on physical care of residents such as: taking vital signs, assisting with meals, walking residents, dressing residents, showering residents, changing bed linens, and assisting residents with personal hygiene. A Utah CNA will spend his or her time working directly with the residents and are a vital member of the healthcare team.

The Utah Nursing Assistant Registry web site provides an EXCELLENT description of what the class will teach, what the test will cover, and what you will be doing as a CNA. Click on this link below to view this PDF document:

CNA Candidate Handbook

This handbook is HIGHLY recommended reading, and it provides a list of vocablary words that you can begin learning now!

What does the abbreviation “CNA” stand for?
Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Nurse Aide, and Certified Nurse’s Aide are the most common interpretations of this abbreviation. Occasionally you will even see misspellings such as Certified Nurse Aid or Certified Nursing Aid – this is actually grammatically incorrect, as the word “Aid” is the giving of assistance, not the person who gives assistance.

Why do I need a certification to work as a CNA?
The Nursing Home Reform Act, adopted by Congress as part of the Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1987 (OBRA) is designed to improve the quality of care in long term health care facilities and to define training and evaluation standards for CNA personnel who work in long term care facilities. Utah CNA personnel must have their knowledge skills and abilities tested after completion of a state approved training program. ccCNA offers such a training a program that is approved and continuously monitored by the State of Utah. This training class prepares CNA students to take the Utah CNA certification test. Additionally, several nursing colleges require CNA certification before allowing for admission into their LPN and RN nursing programs.

Will I have to renew my Utah CNA certification periodically?
Yes, you will need to renew your Utah CNA certification every two years.

Will I be able to find a job as a Utah CNA?
There are many jobs available for Utah CNA certified personnel in long-term care and assisted living facilities in Utah as well as in other states (certification may or may not be accepted by other states). There are also Utah CNA positions available in hospitals, hospice, palliative care, and home health facilities as well.

What will I be paid as a CNA?
Starting hourly rate for a Utah CNA (in Utah) is approximately $8 to $8.50 per hour.

Does ccCNA provide job placement?
No, ccCNA does NOT provide job placement, nor do we in any way guarantee nor promise job placement. However, there is a continuous demand for Utah CNA certified personnel within nursing homes. Also, the facilities utilized by ccCNA for clinical training may occasionally hire those CNA students that take it upon themselves to apply through normal employment channels.

What does “ccCNA” stand for?
The name ccCNA stands for Claudia’s and Carol’s CNA students! Claudia and Carol are your instructors, as well as the owners of the company, and they take personal pride and enjoyment in providing you with the utmost in quality Utah CNA instruction.

Does ccCNA provide instruction in Spanish?
Many of our students speak English as a second language, and do very well. But ccCNA provides instructional materials in the English language only. There may be other Utah CNA training programs that provide Spanish language instruction, but ccCNA does not.

Does the cost (shown above) include everything?
Separately pricing different items for the class is burdensome to us, so ccCNA offers a single package price that bundles everything together including: CNA certification class with practice tests, clinical hours arrangements, CPR certification, First Aid certification, and a new textbook that is yours to keep! The only thing that we can not include is the $70 fee that the State of Utah charges for taking the final Utah CNA certification examination.

Are there alternative sources of financial aid?
In rare cases, some nursing homes will occasionally provide financial assistance to certain employee candidates seeking Utah CNA certification. This type of offer varies significantly by facility, and over time, and is based on needs within the industry. There is no way that ccCNA can monitor which facilities are currently offering this type of assistance – so do not ask ccCNA. Rather, you should direct such questions to the nursing home(s) in which you are interested in working. The Utah Division of Workforce Services also may provide financial assistance to certain individuals who qualify for their services. ccCNA is an approved vendor/trainer for Utah WFS.

When are classes offered?
We usually offer one or two Utah CNA classes per month in hopes of providing you with a convenient class time to fit your busy schedule. Most CNA classes are offered in the evenings between 5:00pm and 10:00pm, Monday through Friday for two consecutive weeks. Occasionally day-time CNA classes are offered that run from 8:30am to 5:00pm two or three days per week for two or three consecutive weeks. You can look on the web site to see what CNA classes are scheduled for the upcoming months.

What about clinical hours?
During the first class, you will sign up for your preferred clinical hours at pre-selected facilities where dedicated LPN’s (employed by ccCNA) are present to work with our Utah CNA students to make these clinical hours as productive and positive as possible. Many students complete the entire clinical hours requirement within the class time, some do not finish their clinical requirement until a week or two after the class time is completed.

What should I bring to class?
You should think of this as going to school. Bring a notepad and pencil, and be prepared to read the text book, and pay attention to the teachers. You WILL be tested! The class is a mixture of interactive lecture, video presentations, and hands on skills practice with various health care related devices and instruments. FOOD IS NOT ALLOWED IN CLASSROOM, only water bottles. There will be appropriate dinner breaks.

How does ccCNA teach?
All ccCNA classes are taught in an “instructor-lead” classroom setting by two highly experienced Registered Nurses (Claudia and Carol), in a fairly fast-paced curriculum. This is NOT a self-paced, computerized program. Nor is this a semester-long curriculum scheduled to fit within an academic calendar. The ccCNA curriculum provides you with the knowledge and skills to learn-then-earn in the most efficient manner possible.

Is Phlebotomy included in the CNA course?
No, the "Phlebotomy Basics" class is a separate course with a separate charge. This class is a 6 hour introduction to phlebotomy. It does NOT include clinical phlebotomy hours. This class is appropriate for nurse aides who want to work in hospitals, those who want to learn the basics of phlebotomy, and those who want to indicate on their resume that they have completed a phlebotomy course. There is no State certification for phlebotomy. We will provide a certificate of completion for the course.

Is ccCNA Registered with the State?
ccCNA IS REGISTERED UNDER THE UTAH POSTSECONDARY PROPRIETARY SCHOOL ACT (Title 13, Chapter 34, Utah Code). Registration under the Utah Postsecondary Proprietarty School Act does not mean that the State of Utah supervises, recommends, nor accredits the institution. It is the student's responsibility to determine whether credits, degrees, or certificates from the institution will transfer to other institutions or meet employer's training requirements. This may be done by calling the prospective school or employer. The institution is not accredited by a state or national accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education. ccCNA is a Utah approved nurse aide program by Utah Nursing Assistant Registry 500 East 300 South, Kaysville, Utah 84037, 801-547-9947.

Why should I choose ccCNA for my Utah CNA training?
The Utah Nursing Assistant Registry monitors the “pass-rate” for students taking the Utah CNA Certification examination, and tracks the performance of all Utah CNA training programs in Utah. Based on these “pass-rate” statistics ccCNA has a long history of being consistently ranked among the best Utah CNA training programs. (NEWS FLASH!!! Jan-2006 - ccCNA earns a 96% pass-rate ) One reason for such high marks is that ccCNA is owned and run by its instructors and continuously monitors and improves its course content to insure that all ccCNA students are fully prepared to confidently take their place in the exciting world of healthcare – beginning with the State examination.

How can I find out more?

(1) Ask a CNA. Since ccCNA has been teaching Utah CNA students for over 10 years, it is highly likely that you can find a Utah CNA that has taken the class from ccCNA. Past students are our most valuable marketing asset - we have a GREAT reputation!

(2) Ask the UTAH NURSING ASSISTANT REGISTRY at (801)547-9947. This is the state agency that monitors and certifies all CNA Training Programs in Utah. They can NOT recommend one training program over another, but they CAN provide you with acknowledgement of the good standing that ccCNA has with the state.

(3) Ask an Instructor. YES! You are welcome to call and speak with either or both CNA instructors directly! The phone numbers shown at the top of this web page are the direct numbers to the instructors (Claudia and Carol). Feel free to call if you have additional questions that are not answered above.

CLASS FEE INCLUDES: -Classical Classroom Education (Instructors are Registered Nurses) -Textbook in English (book is included - yours to keep forever) -Clinical Instruction Arrangements (at an established healthcare facility) -CPR Certification & Card (with your name - good for two years) -First Aid Certification & Card (with your name - good for two years) -State CNA Exam Preparation (repeat practice tests until you are ready)		About CNA Certification CNA Class Cost Meet the Instructors Photo Gallery CLASS SCHEDULE REGISTER ONLINE IF REGISTER ONLINE IS NOT WORKING CLICK HERE
Lost card replacement: $7 each -details-	ADDITIONAL CLASSES Phlebotomy Basics CPR Certification STUDY GUIDES Vocabulary List Utah CNA Candidate Handbook	Missed clinical FINE$: $10 - $25 - $50 -details-