CNA Program: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide
                     UTAH CNA TRAINING CENTERS
CNA Program: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide
Start online, build your hands-on skills, complete clinical training, and prepare for the Utah CNA state
exam.
Tuition $575
Program format Hybrid: online + in-person
Total training 100 hours
Online coursework 49 hours
Skills lab 27 hours
Clinical training 24 hours
Completion deadline Full program within 60 days
What the program is like
Utah CNA Training Centers offers a hybrid CNA training program approved by the Utah Nursing Assistant Registry
(UNAR). The program is designed so you can begin your coursework online and then complete the hands-on portions in
person.
You do not have to figure out the whole process at once. After you register and pay, you start with the online coursework.
Once the online portion is completed, you can schedule the required skills lab and clinical training. After you finish all
required training hours, you become eligible to schedule the Utah CNA state exam.
Your training path
1. Register Create your account, complete registration, and pay the $575 tuition.
2. Learn online Complete 49 hours of online coursework.
3. Practice skills Schedule and complete 27 hours of in-person skills lab training.
4. Get clinical Complete 24 hours of required clinical training.
experience
5. Test After training is complete, schedule the Utah CNA state exam and pay the
separate testing fees.
Important: Your full program must be completed within 60 days. The online portion should be completed first before you
schedule the in-person lab and clinical training.
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How to Register and Complete Your Training
The registration process is online and is meant to be straightforward. Here is what to do from the moment you decide to
enroll.
Step 1 — Register and pay tuition
Go to the CNA registration page and choose the available registration option for your preferred training location. Create
your account, enter your information, complete the registration forms, and pay the $575 tuition. Use your legal name
exactly as it appears on your government-issued ID.
Registration page: https://www.utahcnacenters.com/cna-registration/
After registration and onboarding are complete, you can begin the online portion of the program.
Step 2 — Start the 49-hour online course
Your online coursework includes lessons, videos, PowerPoints, quizzes, exams, and state-exam preparation. The current
program information also notes that students attend one live Zoom session as part of the online course. Plan your time so
you can complete the online portion before moving on to the in-person training.
The online portion must be completed before you schedule your skills lab and clinical training. The program must be
completed within 60 days overall.
Step 3 — Schedule and complete the 27-hour skills lab
Once your online coursework is complete, schedule your hands-on skills lab. You will practice CNA skills using approved
equipment and receive in-person instruction. The lab portion is 27 hours.
Step 4 — Complete the 24-hour clinical training
After the required online coursework, you will schedule your clinical training. The clinical portion is 24 hours and gives you
experience in a real clinical setting. Clinical placement depends on facility availability, so complete your online work and
schedule the next available option that works for you.
Where can I train?
Utah CNA Training Centers currently lists training facilities in Murray, Orem, Ogden/Clearfield, and Logan. You may be
able to attend lab and clinical training at an available Utah CNA Training Centers location; clinical training may take place
at an approved healthcare facility rather than the campus you selected.
What should I budget for?
Program cost $575 tuition Includes the CNA training program and its
online/in-person instruction.
State exam $110 total $55 skills exam + $55 written exam; paid separately to
the state/UNAR.
Supplies Additional Textbook $40; blood pressure cuff + stethoscope $40.
Scrubs and a second-hand watch are also required.
The $575 tuition does not include state testing fees or required supplies. Based on the current published fees, the listed tuition plus the $110
state exam fees comes to $685 before required supplies and any optional items.
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Requirements, Costs & What Happens After Training
Before you register, make sure you meet the basic requirements and understand what you will need for class.
Student requirements
✓ You must be at least 16 years old before signing up.
✓ Register using your legal name exactly as it appears on your government-issued ID.
✓ You need sufficient English reading, writing, and communication skills to complete coursework, clinical training, and
state testing.
✓ You need reliable internet access for the online coursework.
✓ You need access to a computer, tablet, or smartphone for online learning.
Required items for training
Have these items ready for your in-person training: scrubs, a watch with a second hand, a textbook, a blood pressure cuff,
and a stethoscope. The school’s current fee information lists the textbook at $40 and the blood pressure cuff +
stethoscope at $40. These items can also be purchased elsewhere, as long as they meet the program requirements.
After you finish the 100 training hours
Completing the training program does not by itself make you a CNA. After you complete all required training hours, you
become eligible to schedule the Utah CNA state certification exam. The state exam has two parts: a Skills Examination
and a Written Examination.
Skills Examination $55 Paid separately; scheduled through the state testing
process.
Written Examination $55 Paid separately; scheduled through the state testing
process.
Total state testing fees $110 Not included in the $575 school tuition.
Remember: State testing fees are paid separately and are not part of the $575 tuition.
Your simple checklist
■ Confirm you meet the age and English-language requirements.
■ Have a valid government-issued ID and use your legal name when registering.
■ Register online and pay the $575 tuition.
■ Watch for your course/onboarding information after registration.
■ Complete the 49-hour online coursework.
■ Schedule and complete the 27-hour skills lab.
■ Schedule and complete the 24-hour clinical training.
■ Finish the full program within the 60-day deadline.
■ Schedule the Utah CNA state exam and pay the separate $110 testing fees.
■ Prepare for and complete both the skills and written examinations.
Ready to get started?
If becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant is your next career step, you can start by completing the online registration. The
process begins with registration and payment, followed by online coursework, hands-on lab training, clinical experience,
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and finally state testing.
Enroll: https://www.utahcnacenters.com/cna-registration/
Questions: 801-990-9333 | [email protected]
This guide reflects the program and fee information published by Utah CNA Training Centers at the time of preparation. Training schedules, clinical
availability, supplies, and fees can change, so students should confirm current details with the school before enrolling.
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