Nurse Assistant Program

Program Coordinator: Sue Treitz
Phone: 303.797.5962
E-mail: nurseaide@arapahoe.edu

Important Program Information (download pdf file 107 KB)

Criminal Background Checks for Health Care Students

Guidelines for Minimum Functional Abilities

Certificate

This program will prepare the student for employment as a nurse aide in hospital, skilled care and hospice facilities. The entry level skill as a nurse aide is an excellent introduction to the broad range of health professions. The close personal care requires a sensitive and knowledgeable person who has a good understanding of how to meet the needs of patients as well as how to interact with other members of the healthcare team. Basic nursing and personal care skills, use of assistive devices, and recognition of the emotional, social, cultural, and individual rights of patients are all competencies that will be covered in the coursework. Students will then have an opportunity to practice these skills in the college lab with transition into healthcare agencies. The 72 hours of clinical experience will be done in hospital, skilled care and hospice agencies. Clinical experiences will be made by arrangement with the Program Director during the first week of classes.

CPR (Healthcare Provider) and documentation of immunizations are required for clinical practice. Additionally, students must undergo a background check as required by the State Board of Nursing. Upon successful completion of the program, students will be eligible to take the NNAAP certification exams.

This certificate is not eligible for financial aid. Contact the Financial Aid Office if further clarification is necessary.

The course of instruction has been approved by the State Board of Nursing as meeting and exceeding the training requirements as stated in the Federal Law governing Nurse Aide education. Upon completion, the student will qualify for the National Nurse Aide Assessment (NNAAP) certification test. Testing is administered by Assessment Systems Inc. in cooperation with the State Board of Nursing. The State Board of Nursing is located at 1560 Broadway, Suite 670, Denver, CO 80202, 303.894.2430.

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