This program has specific entry requirements and space is limited. Please read the following for admission requirements and application instructions.
Acute Care Nurse Aide Certificate
Program Admission Requirements
This program is open to individuals aged 18 and older. Participants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of enrollment to ensure compliance with program guidelines.
Note that you must already have a current Colorado CNA certification to enroll in the Acute Care Nurse Aide program. If you are not currently a certified nurse aide, the Aims Nurse Aide Certificate program will give you the skills you need for certification.
Mandatory Acute Care Nurse Aide Orientation
Admission to the Acute Care Nurse Aide Certificate program requires you to attend a mandatory orientation session. This session covers registration details and important information about class requirements.
- Current Colorado CNA Certification
- Background check
- Drug screening
- Required up-to-date immunizations
| Approximate Expenses | In District | Out of District | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|
| *Tuition & Fees | $393 | $585 | $1,909 |
| *Acute Care Textbook | $52.49 | $52.49 | $52.49 |
| BLS Textbook & Certification | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| Gait Belt | $16.00 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| *Clinical ID Badge (includes $0.25 if a clip is needed) | No cost | No cost | No cost |
| *TB skin test | varies | varies | varies |
| *Measles, Mumps & Rubella vaccine or titers,Tdap, Varicella vaccine | varies | varies | varies |
| *Hepatitis B vaccine or titer | varies | varies | varies |
| *Influenza vaccine | varies | varies | varies |
| My Clinical Exchange | $39.50 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| *Background Check/Drug Screen | $ 100.25 minimum | $ 100.25 minimum | $ 100.25 minimum |
| *Uniform (Two sets teal scrubs) | $ 55 set/varies | $ 55 set/varies | $ 55 set/varies |
| *Estimated Total | $681.24 | $873.24 | $2,197.24 |
*Price estimates are subject to change without notice. The estimated total costs exclude health requirement costs. Estimated costs should be used as a guide only.
Explore the classes you'll take to advance your CNA skills in this fast-paced program.
