Nursing Assistant

This course is designed for the student who enjoys caring for others and is interested in a career in healthcare. This course covers the basic theory and skills needed for working as a nursing assistant in a long-term care facility, home health care agency, or a hospital and requires students to participate in a minimum 16 hour supervised clinical experience at an approved long-term care facility. Students will also receive training in the American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR & AED Training for Healthcare Professionals. Upon successful completion, students are prepared to take the Colorado State Board of Nursing written and skills exams for certification as a Nursing Assistant.

RRCC: NYA 1001 Nurse Aide Health Care Skills/NUA 1070 Nurse Aide Clinical Experience *In order to be eligible for CE credit, students must show proficiency in English, either through PSAT scores, ENG 11 grades, or completion of a self-assessment through the college

*Industry Certificate(s) Available*

Course Information

Course Subject
Course Number
CTE 9531
Course Duration
1 Semester
Course Credit
1.0 Practical Arts
Course Fee
$17.00 HOSA Membership ($10.00) CPR Training ($7.00)
Prerequisite
Medical Foundations CTE 9501, Medical Terminology CTE 9502 and Anatomy and Physiology CTE 9517
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