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

$1,850
    • Tuition Rate for all Students paying out-of-pocket.
    • $600 Registration Fee (non-refundable) and remaining tuition due 7 days before class starts
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High School

$1,650
    • Students who are 16+ years old, and currently enrolled in high school or a GED program.
    • We will need a Student ID, unofficial transcripts, or a letter from a Guidance Counselor to show your anticipated graduation date.
    • Our school recognizes that many high school nurse aide training programs have limited class sizes and high schoolers are not able to “get-in” to their school’s CNA program.
    • $600 Registration Fee (non-refundable) and remaining tuition due 7 days before class starts
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Tuition Sponsorship

$0
    • Colorado CNA Family 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.
    • 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.
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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), Proof of Flu vaccine (Oct-April only – exemptions allowed) & Scrubs.

  • November 9 – December 6, 2026 * 9-11am class is filling quickly!
  • December 7 – January 3, 2027*
  • January 4 – January 31, 2027
  • February 1 – February 28, 2027
  • March 1 – March 28, 2027

*holiday schedule will apply

Class Time Commitment: This 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 (9-11am or 5-7pm).  In Weeks 2 and 3, students will meet on campus, for 2 x 8-hour lab rotations, for 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

  • “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 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 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 an “At-Home Partner/s” or be willing to work with an 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.

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Our program is open to serious students of all walks of life, even those without a college degree. There are just a few things you need to do to get started with your certified nursing assistant classes online:

  • Provide a valid SSN
  • Be at least 16 years old
  • Pass a drug screen and background check
  • Provide proof of education (includes GED, high school diploma, college transcripts and college degree if applicable, note of approval from counselor if currently attending high school)
  • Provide proof of negative TB test

To achieve success in your CNA classes online, you will need general proficiency with technology and access to high-speed internet  so that you can access our online Learning Management System which enables students with video chat abilities, video recording & uploading abilities. Our program also requires an at-home partner to help you learn your required 22 skills in a hands-on manner, but we can provide an alternative with an added fee if an at-home partner is not an option. Despite being in a global pandemic, school understands the importance of safely practicing skills with real-life partners. Our course is hands-on and interactive with professional skills lab equipment.

At South Denver School of Nursing Arts, we provide top-of-the-line CNA training online and expect nothing but excellence from our students in return. We greatly value hard work, professionalism, friendliness, preparedness, attention to detail, and dedication to education in our students, as well as an enduring passion for helping others and improving lives.

CNA Training Online: What You’ll Learn

At the South Denver School of Nursing Arts, our online CNA classes are taught by licensed nurses with years of experience in healthcare. Classes consist of lectures, interactive skills practice, and a two-day, clinical simulation workshop, focused on real-life exposure and experience in actual healthcare facilities. We prepare our students for success in the healthcare sector with extensive training in the following areas:

Basic Nursing Practices: Proper infection control, various safety and emergency procedures according to facility, therapeutic strategies, and accurate collection of patient data.

Physical Care: Patient hygiene maintenance, grooming, providing personalized nutrition and hydration, and enforcing proper rest.

Psychosocial Care: Tending to emotional and mental health needs while taking spiritual and cultural needs and preferences into account.

Restorative Practices: Encouraging independence for patients, supporting self-care practices, and preventing future incidents or setbacks.

Team Building Skills: Practicing effective communication as a member of the healthcare team, knowing and understanding client rights, and upholding legal and ethical practices.

The ultimate goal of our CNA program is to provide all students with the knowledge and practical skills needed to sit and pass the Colorado Nurse Aide State Board exam. The exam includes a written portion and a 22 skills portion, which your CNA program is designed to prepare you for with a specifically strategized curriculum. Your program tuition includes the State Board exam, as well as your textbook, workbook, and any other materials or lab practice time administered by your instructors. The Colorado Nurse Aide State Board Exam consists of two parts- a written exam and a skills exam. Due to the pandemic, PearsonVUE, the state board testing company stopped all Colorado CNA license testing. In October 2020, the Colorado State Board of Nursing reinstated the written exam, however, there is no ETA on when the skills exam will be back. Upon successfully completing our Colorado Nurse Aide Training Program, all of our graduates can receive a temporary CNA license, which won’t expire until April 2021. If the skills exam returns before April, graduates will be required to sit for that exam, prior to their temporary licenses expiring.

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 rotations at a local, Long-Term Care (LTC) facility. 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.

We Rise by Lifting Others

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