Online Certified Nursing Assistant Classes
Quality healthcare has never been more crucial than it is now. Conversely, in today’s connected world, healthcare training has never been more accessible. If you have an interest in healthcare and a passion for helping others but don’t know where to start, an online CNA program might be the perfect fit for you.
Certified nursing assistants, or CNAs, are a crucial part of the team at any hospital, nursing home, or residential care facility. They fill the gap between patients and registered nurses to improve patient quality of life while keeping important records on patient wellbeing and relaying any critical information to their supervisors. Alongside their caretaking and record-keeping responsibilities, CNAs are also trained to use AEDs or administer CPR and first aid when needed. CNAs are responsible for a wide range of daily tasks concerning patient care, and often spend more one-on-one time with patients than their physicians or RNs
Tuition Cost
Standard
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- Tuition Rate for all Students paying out-of-pocket.
- $600 Registration Fee (non-refundable) and $1200 remaining tuition due 7 days before class starts
High School
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- Students who are 16+ years old, and currently enrolled in high school or a GED program.
- We will need a letter from a Guidance Counselor to show your anticipated graduation date.
- Our school recognizes that many high school nurse aide training programs have been on hold due to COVID-19 or that due to limited class sizes, high schoolers are not able to “get-in” to their school’s CNA program. SDSNA wants to be part of the solution!
- $600 Registration Fee and $1000 remaining tuition due 7 days before class starts
Tuition Sponsorship
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- Colorado CNA Parent Provider Program – You’re currently caring for a dependent loved one with Medicaid benefits and you need to be partnered with a Home Health Care Company.
- Employer Partners – You would like to be placed with a reputable employer, starting now and/or immediately upon graduation. Only serious, motivated and loyal candidates need apply. Be prepared to be asked for professional references.
- Colorado Workforce Centers – You’re a dislocated worker, under-employed, unemployed, low income, public-assisted, an individual parent, or married to someone in the armed forces. They offer an Adult Program (25 + years old) and a Young Adult Program (18-24 years old and NOT currently enrolled in school). Students directly affected by COVID-19 – financially or physically.
- Cross Purpose is also here to help! They offer a free-tuition, six month career and community development program that empowers individuals to achieve their personal and professional goals. Inquire for Details.
Class Schedule:
All classes include 4 days of in-person learning, including the 2-day clinical experience, during the last week of class. Our clinical partners require: Proof of Negative TB Test, Proof of COVID Vaccine and/or Booster (exemptions allowed), CPR/BLS card (American Heart Association preferred) & Scrubs.
- May 28 – June 23*
- June 24 – July 21*
- July 22 – August 18
- August 19 – September 15*
- September 16 – October 13
- October 14 – November 10
- November 11-December 8
*holiday schedule will apply
Class Time Commitment: SDSNA’s CNA Training course is structured around a 4-week timeline.
Our students will choose our Morning Class (9am-11am) or our Evening Class (5pm-7pm) for the duration of the program.
Students attend virtual classes Monday – Wednesday during their chosen class time (day or night). In Weeks 2 and 3, students will meet on campus, for 2 x 8-hour shifts, of in-person skills lab training, with nurse faculty. In the last week of class, students will meet at a Long-Term Care (LTC) facility, for 2 x 8-hour shifts, of in-person clinical training. Full student participation is required – once enrolled, your class schedule will outline all the above details in full.
At-Home Skills Lab Supplies
Our Tuition Package Includes:
A Quality Education- out of 25 independent schools in Colorado, we are the only school, during the era of COVID, to maintain a pass rate in the 90th percentile.
Background Check – includes social security validity check, violent sexual offender and predatory registry search
Drug Screen *no marijuana permitted
Text Book & Workbook
Gait belt
“SDSNA Skills-Lab-In-a-Bag”- Professional Medical Equipment to effectively practice, hands-on skills, in the comfort of your own home. We can mail out supplies for anyone who lives outside of Denver or prefers not to come to the school. $30 P&H applies for mailing addresses within Colorado, please inquire for anything out of state. It is the student’s responsibility to return loaned supplies at the end of class
State Board (NNAAP) Exam Fee
Same-Site State Board Testing – All Skills Examinations are held on campus for SDSNA Alumni only
Starting in Week 3 of our CNA Training Program all students are invited to start hands-on practice in our Skills Lab and leading up to the State Boards Skills Examination
Free Campus Parking – for Skills Lab practice sessions & State Boards Skills Examinations
Admission Requirements are as Follows:
- Pass an online Admission Exam – If you feel like this could be a concern (IEP/identified disabilities/ESL), please let us know in advance so we can best support your needs. In the event that students do not pass our admission exam, tuition deposits will be refunded since our program is not the right fit.
- Be at least 16-years old
- Valid Social Security Number
- Pass a Drug Screen *no marijuana permitted
- Pass a Background Check
- Our clinical partners require: Proof of Negative TB Test, Proof of COVID Vaccine and/or Booster (exemptions allowed), CPR/BLS card (American Heart Association preferred) & Scrubs. All SDSNA cohorts enjoy a two-day, in-person clinical experience.
- Be willing to COMMIT TO DOING YOUR BEST – our school loves working with serious students who are excited about their futures!
Additional Online Class Requirements:
- Hi-Speed Internet
- Access to Home Computer (Desktop or Laptop) with Video Camera
- Technologically Proficient & Computer Literate
- Ability to adapt, catch on quickly, and be self-sufficient
- Practicing with a person is the most optimal way to learn the required 22 Skills. Students must-have “SDSNA At-Home Partner/s” or be willing to work with SDSNA’s alternative “skills partner” solution (inquire within for details).
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Elevate Your Career with Our Online CNA Program
Becoming a certified nursing assistant is easier than ever with CNA classes online through the South Denver School of Nursing Arts. With our course, you will be able to transform your life and open up a world of possibilities for your career, all within the comfort and convenience of your home.
Have you been wanting to level up your career but feel that you don’t have the time? At South Denver School of Nursing Arts, we understand how busy people can be between raising kids, holding down full-time jobs, and providing for loved ones. That’s why we’ve made online CNA classes more structured, interactive, and accessible than ever with classes available both morning and night, and minimal weekend requirements with flexible scheduling.
CNA Classes at
South Denver School of Nursing Arts
Our CNA classes are taught by an experienced, professional and friendly staff of licensed nurses. Classes consist of instructor lectures, direct hands-on skills practice with at-home skills lab supplies, and 16 hours of clinical simulations. It’s our mission to set our students up for true success! The Colorado Nurse Aide State Board exam consists of a written portion (textbook content) and 22 skills portion (skills booklet content). Our instructors focus on teaching our students the WHYs, not just the HOWs behind the curriculum. We want our students to understand the rationale behind their learning process. All of our classes are limited to 10 students and they start monthly throughout the year.
Additional Features
In-facility State Board Exam (if State Board minimum requirement of 10 students has been met).
Free skills practice sessions available prior to state exam.
Free parking in well lit parking lot located right next to school.
CNA career information and guidance available.
BSN, ADN and LPN career counseling available.
Focused CNA Training that serves the entire state of Colorado
Our focus is to instruct & develop our graduates’ skills within their professional scope of practice including the following areas:
- Physical Care – Hygiene, Dressing & Grooming, Nutrition & Hydration, Elimination, Rest, Sleep & Comfort
- Basic Nursing Skills – Infection Control, Safety/Emergency procedures, Therapeutic/Technical Procedures, Data Collection & Reporting
- Restorative Skills – Prevention, Self-Care/Independence
- Psychosocial Care Skills – Emotional & Mental Health Needs, Spiritual & Cultural Needs
- Role of the Nurse Aide – Communication, Client Rights, Legal & Ethical Behavior & member of Health Care team
We Empower Students to Find Their Purpose
- Graduates understand the Colorado State Board Terminal Competency Standards.
- Graduates have an awareness of the Colorado Nurse Aide Practice Act and the importance of Residents Rights and HIPPA & Safety Regulations.
- We give students the correct knowledge to maintain a safe patient environment, including infection control, honoring cultural sensitivities, and awareness of psychosocial aspects of care.
- Our two-day, virtual clinical experience allows our graduates real-world exposure & perspective of providing compassionate and empathic patient-centered care to residents in LTC facilities.