The Medical Assistant Program provides you with the knowledge and skills to perform the duties of a medical assistant and prepares you to complete a national certification exam. Medical assistants work primarily in doctors’ offices and other care clinics as a key member of the allied healthcare team. You receive training in both the administrative and clinical areas of medical assistance so you can work to keep the offices and clinics of numerous health professionals running smoothly under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties you may perform include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties you may perform include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed. Our curriculum helps students gain competency in cognitive, psychomotor and affective competencies.

The ESL Program at Salt Lake Technical College offers five levels of ESL instruction leading to SLTC certificate programs or SLCC degree programs. The Versant English Placement Test is given to determine the level at which a student should begin. Testing is arranged at the time students start to register for the program. Students can take ESL classes in reading/writing, listening/speaking, grammar, pronunciation, and conversation. The mission of the English as a Second Language (ESL) program at Salt Lake Technical College is to empower students by improving their English language proficiency, equipping them with the essential skills to pursue technical education, enroll in academic programs, and integrate into the workforce.

This program is designed to prepare students for future employment in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration (HVACR) industry. The program consists of required core training courses and elective courses designed to allow students to determine which area of the HVACR industry they would like to specialize in.

Throughout training, students will be given the opportunity to demonstrate, thereby certifying, their skills by participating in nationally recognized tests which provide “Employment Ready” certifications. "Employment Ready" certifications confirm the student's grasp of the critical skills needed for entry level technicians in the HVACR industry.

Becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant is the first step in becoming successful in any healthcare field. This program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to meet the State of Utah Nursing Assistant certification requirements. Students will learn the duties and responsibilities of a certified nursing assistant to provide for the physical, physiological, and psychological needs of the patient within a hospital or long-term care facility. The curriculum includes an overall introduction to human relations, anatomy, physiology, and bacteriology, as well as consideration of body mechanics, disease processes, and therapeutic approaches. Skills learned include (but are not limited to) communication, infection prevention, universal precautions, positioning, and ambulation, monitoring vital signs, hygiene/grooming, feeding, toileting, and bathing.

The Medical Assistant certification program at Salt Lake Technical College is a comprehensive course that equips students with the essential skills and knowledge required for a successful career in the healthcare industry. This program offers hands-on training in areas such as clinical procedures, administrative tasks, and patient care principles, ensuring students are well-rounded and proficient professionals upon graduation. With experienced instructors and a strong emphasis on real-world experience, Salt Lake Technical College's Medical Assistant certification program provides an optimal learning environment for aspiring healthcare professionals.