Nursing Assistant
The Nursing Assistant Program at Southwest Technical College introduces students to patient care. The classroom lectures will prepare you with the comprehensive knowledge and skills needed to properly care for patients and residents. With multiple hours of hands-on clinical, you will assist patients and residents with meals, hygiene, mobility needs, and the taking of vital signs all while under the supervision of a nurse.
Program Details
Prerequisites:
- Prospective students must be at least 16 years old before beginning the program.
- Program Specific Enrollment Requirements
Cost: $559.50
Cost includes tuition, books, fees, and supplies. Click here for scholarship and financial aid resources
Costs are subject to change.
Next Start Date: October 6, 2026
This program has multiple opportunities to enroll throughout the year. Some parts of this program can be completed online. Call 435.586.2899 for more information. Click here to get started.
Program Length: 3 Credit Hours (Approximately 2 months.)
Locations:
- Main Campus – Health Professions and Trades Building
- Kane County ISC
- Beaver High School ISC
Need help paying for school?
Southwest Tech offers scholarships and financial aid options that can help make the Nursing Assistant program affordable. Apply for an internal scholarship, or explore the other ways to pay for your training.
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