Care Forward Colorado

Thank you for your interest. We are no longer considering students for new Care Forward Colorado awards at ACC. 

Care Forward Colorado provides zero-cost, short-term healthcare training at Arapahoe Community College. In one year or less, you can learn the skills to become a certified nursing assistant, emergency medical technician, phlebotomy technician, or medical assistant, and more in-demand professions.

Why a career in healthcare?

Healthcare jobs are some of the fastest-growing in Colorado and provide a wage that can support you and your family. There’s also opportunity to advance in your career. Once you earn your certificate, you can continue your training at ACC to add to your skillset and qualify for higher-paying jobs.

How does it work?

Students who have been impacted by COVID-19 and who declare one of the certificates below as their primary major may be reimbursed for tuition, fees and materials for that major through 2024.

*If you are a current high school student in Colorado, these programs are available to you upon high school graduation.

What programs are available at ACC?

The following certificate programs may be covered under the Care Forward Colorado Program.

• EMT Certificate (12 credit hours)

• Medical Assistant Certificate (29 credit hours)

• Medical Office Technology Billing & Reimbursement Certificate (25 credit hours)

• Medical Office Administrative Assistant Certificate (9 credit hours)

• Nurse Aide Certificate (6 credit hours)

• Paramedic Preparation Certificate (32 credit hours)

• Phlebotomy Certificate (7 credit hours)

More About Care Forward Colorado

Care Forward Colorado is a state program funded through federal recovery dollars. To learn more, visit the CCCS Care Forward Colorado page.