CNA Program In Colorado

Every aspirant must meet the following requirements, in order to take admission in the certified nursing assistant course:

• You should attain the age of 18 years to get enrolled in the program.
• The candidate must possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Aspirants must clear the drug screen test and criminal background check.
• You will also have to submit a copy of birth certificate and legitimate Colorado state photo ID proof.
• S/he should not be involved in any criminal act.
• Report of immunization is required.

The fee of the program depends on the school or institution. In general, it will cost you in between $800 and $1000. An additional amount of $95 is charged for the state certification examination. As per the federal requirements, the duration of the program should be at least 75 hours that includes both clinical, as well as theoretical studies. Free CNA Program is also available for those who genuinely belong to low-income group and need financial assistance to complete their education.

The basic curriculum of the program program includes subjects based on basic nursing care, personal nursing care, adult care, mental care, promotion/respect of patients’ rights and independence, restorative care, emergency care, infection control, communication and interpersonal skills, patient grooming and hygiene, proper administration of medicines, patient mobility, and rights of the patient. During clinical sessions, one learns various skills such as hand washing, wound dressing, shifting the patient from the bed to wheelchair using a transfer belt, prevention of bed sores, etc.

1. Do colleges in Colorado offer any financial aid for the CNA program?

Answer: The colleges in Colorado offer financial assistance to the qualified students. You can contact the financial department of the Pikes Peak Community Action Agency or Pikes Peak Workforce for the same.

2. Can I take CNA classes online?

Answer: The Colorado board of nursing does not approve online nurse aide programs. Hence, it would be better to join any accredited CNA Program school.

3. How much does the nursing assistant program cost in CO?

Answer: The general costing of this program is between $800 and $1000. The fees may vary in different colleges.

Look for those programs that offer scholarships and grants so as to cover the cost of your program. Here are a few scholarships/grants options available in Colorado:

• Latin American Education Foundation (LAEF)
  Since its establishment in 1949, LAEF has provided more than 6,000 thousand scholarships to Hispanic students in CO. The amount of $1000 is awarded to the eligible candidate. The candidate must meet the below given criteria, in order to qualify for the scholarship.
  • He/she must be a resident of Colorado.
  • Candidate should have a minimum of 3.0 cumulative GPA.
  • He/she should be actively involved in Hispanic Heritage/community.
  • You are required to render 10 hours of community service, in the year you obtain scholarship.
• Nexion Health Foundation – Excellence through Education Scholarship
  Nexion operates forty rehabilitation and nursing campuses in 3 different states – Texas, Louisiana and Colorado.  The foundation was established in 2004 to provide financial aid to the institutions for various charitable purposes. It supports non-profit organizations that promote the well-being of the disabled citizens. It also offers financial assistance to social, educational, and civic organizations.  There are some basic requirements to apply for this scholarship:
  • The aspirant should be an Associate or child of an Associate.
  • Submit a complete application, an essay on the specific topic and all the requested documents before the deadline.
  • The amount will not be paid directly to the individuals.
  • The scholarship will be provided on the basis of reviews conducted by the Board of Directors of the Foundation.
• Colorado FIRST/Existing Industry Customized Program Programs
  The grant is administered by the Colorado Community College System and Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT). Existing industry grant is provided to the established Colorado companies, in order to help them remain competitive. Colorado First grants are meant for those companies that are expanding or relocating in CO. These programs hone the job skills of the employees by providing necessary program. If you want to apply for job program grant, contact your local community college grant representative.

• American Legion Auxiliary Children of Warriors National Presidents’ Scholarship
  The benefits of this scholarship can be availed by the sons, daughter, grandsons, great-grandsons, granddaughters, and great-granddaughters of veterans who offered their services in the Armed Forces during WWI, WWII, and Vietnam War. The amount of scholarship is $2500, $3000 and $3500.The requisites to qualify for this financial aid are:
  • The applicant must be a senior in the high school.
  • Submit a complete essay on the specific topic.
  • Submit the following documents:
    • 4 letters of recommendations.
    • Copy of ACT/SAT scores.
    • High school transcripts.
    • Copy of FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form.
• Virginia Leyda Roberts Nursing Scholarship
  This scholarship program awards $1000 annually to those high school seniors who are interested in pursuing their studies in the field of nursing. The selection of the candidate is based on the academic record, financial need and participation in extracurricular activities. The requisites to be fulfilled for this scholarship are:
  • The candidate should be the resident of CO.
  • He/she should be a high school senior and top third in the class, and must be admitted in the state-approved school that offers Bachelor in Nursing (BSN) degree.
  • Submit the following documents:
    • Application form.
    • Academic achievements’ list.
    • High school and college transcripts.
    • References.
    • A sponsorship letter from the DAR’s Colorado chapter.

Question – I am a displaced worker, how can I receive assistance with tuition expenses to train for a new career?

Answer – You can contact job placement assistance office and local employment office. You might receive several options of free nursing aide program.

Question – What are the requisites to be accepted into St. Luke’s Ministry Nurse Aide Program Program?

Answer – The eligibility requirements are:

• The candidate should have high school diploma.
• S/he should be proficient in speaking/writing English.
• The applicant must have no criminal record.
• You are supposed to be physically fit.
• Experience of at least six months as a full-time paid employee.

Question – Can I access free CNA Program in Denver?

Answer – Yes you can access free program via St. Luke’s Ministry CNA Program Program. For further information, visit http://www.stlukesministry.org