Nurse Aide
Area of Study

Nurse Aide

Nurse Aide Certificate of Achievement (NACT)

TOTAL CREDITS
5.5
CIP:
513902
BANNER:
NACT
Certificate

This short program prepares students to work as a Certified Nurse Aide in a hospital, nursing home, or other health related agency. After successful completion the student is eligible to take the Colorado Board of Nursing examination to become certified.

Program Requirements

Total Credits 5.5
Course Number Course Title Credits Details
NUA101NUA1001
Nurse Aide Health Care Skills 4

Prepares the student to perform the fundamental skills of the nurse aide. Basic nursing skills, communication skills, restorative services, personal care skills, safety, and emergency care issues are covered. Includes knowledge and/or principles of asepsis, OSHA, and HIPAA regulations. Ethical behaviors, cultural sensitivity, and principles of mental health will be addressed as well as patient-resident rights. (4-0)

NUA102NUA1002
Certification Exam Prep 0.5

Helps prepare the student for the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP) examination. (0-0.5)

NUA170NUA1070
Nurse Aide Clinical Experience 1

Applies knowledge gained from NUA1001 to patient care. Prerequisite: Satisfactory progress in NUA1001. (0-1)