Nurse Aide - Fort Lupton Campus

Program Chair:
    Shirley Casady, BSN, RN, 970.339.6281

This program is intended for the individual desiring to be a nurse aide focusing on care for the adult or disabled patient/client/resident living at home or in a health care facility. 

Upon completion of the training, program graduates may apply to take the State of Colorado Nurse Aide Certificate examination.  (Cost of examination is not covered in tuition).  This program content and passing the nurse aide certification will satisfy the requirement for application to the Aims and UNC nursing programs.

Potential opportunities:

Many opportunities exist for the state-certified nursing assistant in long term care, home health care, and residential care.  Local opportunities also exist for employment in hospitals. 

Also useful for persons wanting wage-earning ability while preparing for nursing or medical careers.  Employment opportunities require a current State of Colorado Nurse Aide Certification.

Registration requirements: 

All students taking this program must attend an orientation and have an advisor’s signature on t he course registration before registering.