SDSNA believes CNAs are the Heartbeat in Healthcare©
Success is Measured By Service
We’ve been in business for over 13 years and our school’s long withstanding, high pass rate, has remained consistent with our dedication and passion for delivering students a quality education. Out of 30+ independent CNA Certification schools in the state, during the era of COVID19, our school is the only one to remain in the 90th+ percentile.
Students can rest assured that they will be taught correctly at South Denver School of Nursing Arts, by nurse instructors who are passionate about building a solid foundation for our healthcare graduates.  Each SDSNA student has one point of contact- a dedicated and passionate nurse instructor who is 100% invested in their success. Our 4-week, accelerated Online CNA Certification program is personalized, proven, structured, interactive and locally operated out of Colorado.
Our program is primarily virtual, with 4, in-person, hands-on training shifts. Before class begins, our students receive a supply pack with professional medical equipment for their at-home skills lab set-ups and 22 skills demonstrations. Starting the second week of class, our students will visit campus, to complete 2 days on campus. During the last week of class, students will complete 2 days of clinical rotations at a long-term care facility.
We’re thankful our virtual program has allowed our school to extend our reach and serve the some of the most rural areas of Colorado – the first online CNA Certification & training course of its kind to reach so many dedicated Coloradoans!
Our vision is to train Colorado’s next generation of CNAs, future nurses, and frontline healthcare workers with a foundation of purpose, honor, and heart – what being in healthcare is all about.
We empower our students to take quality care of themselves, so they can take quality care of others. We provide mentorship around post-graduate, employer resources. Our school trains our alumni to be their own advocates – from acing behavioral interview questions and writing CNA cover letters & resumes, to sharing tips on how to negotiate and ask for what your worth- a lifelong skill.
Empathy and Leadership training is embedded in every aspect of our curriculum. Our program cultivates a true learning environment and offers an empirical experience, by learning alongside valued teammates, building a genuine connection to your future, and being part of a collective mission to succeed.
South Denver School of Nursing Arts continues to love what we do and it’s because our SDSNA Students & Alumni light our flames.
What is a CNA?
A Certified Nursing Assistant’s (CNA) main role is to provide basic care to patients, residents and clients as well as assist them in daily activities. CNAs report to either registered nurses or licensed practical or licensed vocational nurses. A CNA license is an entry-level career position in the healthcare industry. A CNA provides personal care (bathing, dressing, feeding, toileting, ambulating) for persons needing assistance in hospitals, long-term care facilities, hospices, and private homes.
This highly marketable CNA Certification is becoming a desired pre-requisite for acceptance into associates or bachelor’s degree nursing programs, such as LPN or RN. This work would also fulfill the direct patient care hours required by other medical programs, such as radiology or medical school.
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About our CNA School & Certification Training
South Denver School of Nursing Arts believe CNAs are the Heartbeat in Healthcare™. We incorporate a growth mindset in everything we do. Our Mission statement focuses on Excellence, Ownership, Accountability, Teamwork and Integrity. Our team takes a holistic approach with our education. We not only want our students to succeed at state boards, we want you to succeed in life! We believe the only way to take care of the most vulnerable population in the world, starts by knowing how to take quality care of yourself first. Our SDSNA Alumni are taught to bring honor and heart to into the healthcare industry.
Being a CNA is a highly marketable occupation, an in-demand career and a recession-proof vocation. The CNA certification provides a foundation for advancement in professional opportunities in health care. The CNA license is becoming a desired pre-requisite for acceptance into associate or bachelor’s degree nursing programs, such as LPN or RN. This work would also fulfill the direct patient care hours required by other medical programs, such as radiology or medical school. A Certified Nursing Assistant’s (CNA) first job is to observe and report all changes in their clients. CNAs take care of patients in hospitals, residents in long-term care facilities and hospices, and clients in private homes.
Reasons to Choose SDSNA
- Long Withstanding Reputation – We’re celebrating 10 years of business and we’ve had over 2,000 students complete our program. We’re accredited through the Colorado State Board of Nursing (since 2010).
- Reputable CNA Training – Our school prepares students to pass the Colorado State Board of Nursing, Nurse Aide Training Program Exam (CNA License). Our school consistently has one of the highest pass rates in the state.
- Comprehensive CNA Programs – At the South Denver School of Nursing Arts, students gain preparation & experience in basic nursing assistant procedures, skills, patient care, safety and emergency care, and clinical exposure.
- Key Skills Taught – Students learn 22 skills from the ability to measure & record accurate vital signs and help all clients, patients and residents with daily activities of living (ADLs). These skills include tasks like bathing, dressing, feeding, toileting, ambulating, etc.
CNA School & Certification in South Denver
Quality healthcare is an ever-present need across the world that has only grown more necessary in the 21st century. There’s never been more of a necessity for health personnel, with many areas experiencing an acute shortage of medical practitioners—especially certified nurses—to help patients.
Choosing the Right CNA Program
Obtaining a CNA certification is crucial in the pursuit of a professional career as a nurse’s assistant. To get an entry-level position in the healthcare industry, a nurse needs to demonstrate high competence in sensitive, functional areas of medical assistance. For that reason, it’s important to gain a thorough education from an acknowledged institution with certified nursing assistant classes. But with so many avenues towards certification, how do you choose which one best suits your needs?