Are you a Colorado-certified nurse aide seeking exciting new career challenges? Due to demand from area hospitals for skilled providers, Aims developed the first acute care CNA certificate in Northern Colorado.
This is an advanced nurse aide class. If you’re new to the field and considering becoming a nurse aide, start with the Nurse Aide Certificate. Students in the Acute Care program must have completed NUA 1001/1070. A Nurse Aide license is required from DORA before attending clinical for this program.
During this five-week program, you’ll receive 90 hours of hands-on training in advanced CNA skills that goes beyond what the State Board of Nursing requires for nurse aides. You’ll gain the skills to practice in an acute care setting, including sterile techniques, urinary care, cardiovascular monitoring and more. A 30-hour clinical rotation gives you the chance to apply all that you’ve learned in an acute care environment.
Help meet the demand for skilled acute care nurse aides in Northern Colorado and learn new skills that support acute care providers in hospitals.
There are specific program admission requirements for this certificate, including a mandatory orientation, and space is limited. If you’re excited to get started, read more about how to apply.
