NURSING ASSISTANT TRAINING
Now is the Time to Join this Exciting Career Field
Skilled nursing facilities and hospitals require a nurse aide to be certified for employment. In addition, most college nursing programs require completion of a nurse aide course prior to acceptance into a nursing program. Columbine Health Systems offers an education training to become a CNA (certified nursing assistant).
Instruction includes basic nursing assistant procedures, skills, restorative services, general household activities, patient care, safety, and emergency care. Students gain an understanding of the responsibilities involved in working with patients of all ages, in both wellness and illness, issues of mental health, patient rights, and patient/family interactions. Classroom instruction, lab, and clinical experience is how instruction is offered. Now offering extended lab practice hours to help with your success.
The cost of our Nursing Assistant training program is $880 plus optional $60 for textbook, and processing fees, made payable to the Geriatric Education Centre via RegOnline. Once you complete the course, you will need to register for your state test and make payment in the amount of $123.00 to the Colorado State Board of Nursing. Your instructor will be available to guide you through this process. Tuition reimbursement is available if hired and employed by one of the Columbine Health Systems' facilities for one year following the course end date.
The class options are:
Full-time Day Classes: These classes are held Monday-Friday from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm for 9 consecutive week days, then include 2 ½ days of clinical experience the following week in one of the Columbine facilities.
Part-time Evening Classes: These classes are held evenings from 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm for a total of 9 weeks, then include 2 ½ days of clinical experience.
Part-time Classes: These classes are held on Fridays from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm for 9 consecutive Fridays, then include 2 ½ days of clinical experience.
Half-day Classes: These classes are held various days of the week from 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm for 9 consecutive weeks, followed by 2 ½ days of clinical experience.
Please click on the Class Schedule link below for specific dates for each class. Enrollment opens 3 months prior to the beginning of each class.
A $5.00 charge will be processed to your account if you request a course date change.
To apply for the training program, please review the training checklist and policies that describe the requirements to attend the course, and complete the online application. Due to the limited number of spots in each class, prospective students are not guaranteed a seat until all requirements have been met. This includes completing the enrollment application, submitting an approved criminal background check and payment of tuition in full.
For additional questions, contact Columbine Health Systems Human Resources department at 970-492-6230.
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Geriatric Education Centre
802 W. Drake Road, Suite 137
Fort Collins, Colorado 80526
Phone: 970-492-6230
Fax: 970-494-6456
Brochure
- Job Summary
- Enrollment Checklist
- Training Policies
- Class Schedule
Provide direct resident care supervised by the Staff Development Coordinator and other nursing personnel. Assist in maintaining a positive physical, social, and psychosocial environment for the residents.
Step 1: The prospective student will apply for admission to the program by submitting a completed application to Columbine Health Systems Human Resources Department. All classroom instruction, lectures, materials, text books, quizzes, and tests are provided in English. In order to be successful, students must be able to read, write, comprehend, and speak English fluently.
Step 2: The prospective student must obtain a criminal background check and submit to Columbine Health Systems Human Resources Department prior to being considered for placement in a program. (Background check is only valid for 3 months.)
Step 3: The prospective student must obtain a TB skin test and/or Chest X-ray and submit results to Columbine Health Systems Human Resources Department prior to being considered for placement in a program.
Step 4: Proof of current influenza vaccination (October 1–March 31).
Step 5: Tuition will be processed following confirmation of application and approval of background check. No payment plans are accepted. Reimbursement of fees is as follows:
Cancellation from the program 7 or more business days before the start of the class will result in full tuition reimbursement minus a $50.00 administrative processing fee.
Cancellation within 6 business days of the start of the class will result in full tuition reimbursement minus a $75.00 cancellation fee and a $50.00 administrative processing fee.
Beginning with the first day of class, no reimbursement of funds will be given, regardless of reason for class termination.
Step 6: The student will ensure they have the proper attire for clinical days or attendance at clinicals will not be allowed. Proper attire includes:
Close-toed shoes
Forest-green scrubs (one set provided)
Gait belt (provided)
Name tag (provided)
Nursing Assistant Training Program Policy
Candidate Admission, Course Completion, and Dismissal Policy
Full Time Day Classes (20 students maximum)
Class # |
Dates |
| 283 | September 5 – September 15, 2017 (clinicals September 18-20) |
| 284 | September 18 – September 28, 2017 (clinicals October 2-4) |
| 285 | October 2 – October 12, 2017 (clinicals October 16-18) |
| 286 | October 16 – October 26, 2017 (clinicals October 30-November 1) |
| 287 | October 30 – November 9, 2017 (clinicals November 13-15) |
| 288 | November 13 – November 24, 2017 (clinicals November 27-29) |
| 289 | November 27 – December 7, 2017 (clinicals December 11-13) |
| 290 | December 11 – December 21, 2017 (clinicals December 27-29) |
| 291 | December 26 – January 5, 2018 (clinicals January 8-10) |
Clinicals: 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. (2 ½ days) times & days are subject to change
Part Time Evening Classes (10 students maximum)
Class # |
Dates |
| E24 | July 17 – November 20, 2017(Mon) (clinicals Nov 27 – Dec 3) (Mon, Sat, Sun) |
Clinicals: 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. (2 ½ days) times & days are subject to change
Part Time Classes (10 students maximum)
Class # |
Dates |
| Part Time 5 | June 16 – August 11, 2017 (clinicals August 18 – September 1) |
| Part Time 6 | September 8 – November 3, 2017 (clinicals November 10 – November 24) |
Clinicals: 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. (2 ½ days) times & days are subject to change
