Emily Griffith Technical College
1860 Lincoln Street
Nurse Assisting (Certified Nurse Aide)
- Duration:
- 2-3 months
- Cost:
- $1,495
- Phone:
- (720) 423-4700
CNA Classes in Denver, CO
7 state-approved Certified Nurse Aide training programs in Denver. Tuition ranges from Free to $1,495. Colorado requires 80 hours minimum (state rule above the federal 75) of training and uses Credentia (NNAAP) for the competency exam.
Programs in Denver
7
Tuition Range
Free to $1,495
State Required Hours
80 hours minimum (state rule above the federal 75)
Exam Vendor
Credentia (NNAAP)
All CNA Programs in Denver
Community College of Denver
1111 W. Colfax Avenue
Nurse Aide
- Duration:
- 7.5-15 weeks
- Phone:
- (303) 365-8300
Colorado Nurses Aide School
6460 E Yale Ave, Unit E-40
Certified Nurse Aide
- Duration:
- 2-3 weeks
- Phone:
- (303) 757-5858
Community Health Institute
4705 Paris Street, Suite 100
Certified Nurse Aide
- Duration:
- 90 hours
- Cost:
- $1,055
- Phone:
- (303) 307-8855
New Beginning Nursing Assistant Program
6795 E Tennessee Avenue, Suite 210
Certified Nurse Aide
- Duration:
- 6 weeks
- Phone:
- (303) 333-2748
Saint Joseph Hospital
1835 Franklin Street
Certified Nurse Aide
- Duration:
- 2 weeks (paid)
- Phone:
- (303) 837-7435
CrossPurpose
3050 Richard Allen Court
Certified Nurse Aide
- Duration:
- 6 months
- Cost:
- Free
- Phone:
- (720) 724-9544
Becoming a CNA in Colorado
Colorado's CNA pathway is unusual in that it spans three state entities. The Colorado State Board of Nursing, housed under the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) Division of Professions and Occupations, issues the CNA license and maintains the public registry. Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Programs (NATCEPs) are reviewed and approved separately by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE). And competency testing is administered through approved third-party vendors, with D&S Diversified Technologies (Headmaster) and Credentia operating the most widely used exams in the state.
Frequently Asked Questions: CNA Training in Denver
How many CNA training programs are available in Denver, CO?
+
Our directory lists 7 state-approved Certified Nurse Aide training programs in Denver, CO. All programs must meet Colorado's minimum of 80 hours minimum (state rule above the federal 75) and prepare graduates to sit for the Credentia (NNAAP) competency exam.
How much does CNA training cost in Denver?
+
Published tuition for CNA programs in Denver ranges from Free to $1,495. CrossPurpose lists the lowest tuition at Free. 1 program in Denver offers no-cost training (employer-paid, federally funded, or scholarship-based). Total out-of-pocket cost also includes the state exam fee ($145 total first-time ($50 written or oral knowledge exam + $95 skills evaluation); retakes priced separately at $50 written, $50 oral, or $95 skills per attempt), background check, and uniforms.
What is the fastest CNA program in Denver?
+
Colorado Nurses Aide School offers the shortest published program in Denver at 2-3 weeks. Colorado requires 80 hours minimum (state rule above the federal 75) of state-approved training, so any accelerated program must compress the required hours into a shorter calendar window through full-time scheduling. Call (303) 757-5858 for current cohort start dates.
How do I become a CNA in Denver, CO?
+
To work as a CNA in Denver, you must meet a Colorado-approved training program of at least 80 hours minimum (state rule above the federal 75), pass the Credentia (NNAAP) competency exam (Two-part NNAAP-style competency exam: a written or oral test (60 multiple-choice items plus 10 unscored pretest items, 90 minutes) and a skills evaluation of 5 randomly selected nurse aide skills, including mandatory hand hygiene), and clear a State and FBI fingerprint criminal history check submitted through the Colorado Board of Nursing as part of the initial CNA application. Most candidates complete the full process in 4-8 weeks.
Are there free CNA classes in Denver?
+
Yes. 1 Denver program on this directory offers no-cost CNA training: CrossPurpose. Free training is typically employer-paid (nursing facilities sponsoring trainees in exchange for a work commitment), federally funded (Job Corps), or scholarship-based.