1) How long does it take to become a CNA?
Wasatch CNA Center offers a variety of classes to fit your schedule and to complete the required 80 hours state certified course. This includes at least 16-24 hours of clinicals. You may also elect to take CPR certification training. Once you have completed the course work and clinicals, you are ready to apply to take the state exam.

2) What kinds of skills and information will I learn? You will learn skills and information that will allow you to act as a Certified Nurses Aid. Please review the syllabus for more information regarding all the particulars.

3) How many students are in a class?
Classes range in size from 10-15 students, allowing classroom discussion, hands on participation and personalized attention from the instructor.

4) Is financial aid or assistance available?
Unfortunately, no tuition assistance is available. However, if you are currently employed with a nursing home of assisted living facility, some or all of your CNA training expenses may be covered. Please ask your employer for more information.

5) Who is the instructor?
We have several qualified instructors, all of them nurses, with years of experience in the healthcare industry. You can be assured you will receive a quality education for an experienced instructor. Most of our instructors are also currently employed in the field of nursing - not just teaching school, so they bring you the most current information and practical advice.

6) How much does it cost and what does that include? The cost is $325.00 (plus $25.00 for CPR certification training). This includes a $75.00 non-refundable deposit to register for the class (you have a three day 'cooling off' period, in which you can decide to withdraw from school and receive a full refund - after three days, your enrollment fee is non-refundable). The balance is due on the first day of class. The fee covers everything, including all instruction, the clinical supervision, book and training materials, hands on instruction, and practice exams. (CPR  certification is $25.00 more). The only other cost is $70.00 for the state exams. You should plan to spend another $20 or so purchasing your own medical equipment. Wasatch CNA School can sell you these supplies at cost.

7) How do I apply to take the test?
Once you have completed all your course and clinical hours, you will be given a certificate which you will use to register for the exam. More information regarding times and places for the exam will be covered in the class.

8) What is your refund policy?

• If you decide not to attend school, your $75.00 deposit is non-refundable, unless you notify the school within three business days that you have decided not to attend school. This notification must be in writing or in person (you may fax your notification to 801.531.1949, or come into the school – but email correspondence is not acceptable), in which case your deposit will be refunded to you. 
  

• Once classes begin, you may drop out of the course during the first week and receive $100.00 of your total $325.00 fee back (however, you may not keep your books or manuals). If you receive a partial refund and later decide to re-enroll, you will need to pay the entire fee again.

• After the first week, you are not eligible for any refund. Please plan your schedule carefully; ensuring you can meet the demands of the class schedule and clinical hours.

• In order to drop out of the course at any time, you must do so in writing (by snail mail or fax 801.531.1949) or in person. Phone calls, emails, or other types of communication are not acceptable to successfully drop out of the program. If you pay the fee and do not drop out in writing or in person, your fee is forfeited. 

9) How easy will it be for me to find a job once I am done with the classes and pass the test?
There is an acute shortage of CNA's in the valley, so work is easy to find. For qualified aides, Home Caregivers can offer you employment as a CNA as soon as you receive your license. Other home health companies, nursing homes, hospitals and rehab facilities are hiring on a regular basis.

10) What happens if I miss a class?
Attendance is mandatory - it is absolutely mandatory. If you have to miss a class, you will need to contact the instructor to make up the missed material, although this is not always possible. Missing more than one class is grounds for expulsion from the class with no refund of your fees. Please make sure you can make all classes.

11) What happens if I miss a clinical?
You can make up clinical hours the next time around, but there is a fifty dollar fee to do so. Once you sign up for clinical hours, you must attend the entire time for credit towards your certification.

12) How is the coursework graded?

Wasatch CNA School grades on a Pass/Fail system. You must achieve at least a 75% to receive a passing grade. If you score below 75%, you will receive a failing grade. If you fail, you may review the material again and re-take the exam. If you fail the same exam a second time, you will be terminated from the course. You may only re-take one examination. Please study and be prepared for all examinations. This is a fast-paced course, please do not fall behind. If you are terminated from the course for failing grades, you will forfeit all fees.

13) How much is the test?
There are two parts to the exam, a written portion which costs $35.00 and a skills exam which also costs $35.00.

14) If I fail the test, can I repeat the class?
Yes. If you fail the test, you can attend classes again for $100.00, one time. However, if you attend class each time, pay attention, read the handbook and complete all assignments you are likely to pass the test the first time around.

15) If I want to go to nursing school, do I need to be a CNA first?
Probably. Most nursing programs require that you become a CNA. The Wasatch CNA school is a good choice. You finish quickly and it is less expensive than many courses offered in the valley.

16) Why should I choose the Wasatch CNA Center?
Though the school is not a non-profit, it acts like one! We want to see more qualified aides working in the valley and we are committed to making your experience a positive one. We will do everything we can to assist you in your efforts. Please call today for more information.

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