Front Range Community College - Larimer Campus
4616 S. Shields Street
Nurse Aide Certificate
- Duration:
- 1 semester
- Phone:
- (970) 226-2500
CNA Classes in Fort Collins, CO
1 state-approved Certified Nurse Aide training program in Fort Collins. Colorado requires 80 hours minimum (state rule above the federal 75) of training and uses Credentia (NNAAP) for the competency exam.
Programs in Fort Collins
1
State Required Hours
80 hours minimum (state rule above the federal 75)
Exam Vendor
Credentia (NNAAP)
All CNA Programs in Fort Collins
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 Fort Collins
How many CNA training programs are available in Fort Collins, CO?
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Our directory lists 1 state-approved Certified Nurse Aide training program in Fort Collins, 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 do I become a CNA in Fort Collins, CO?
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To work as a CNA in Fort Collins, 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 Fort Collins?
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No Fort Collins program on our directory currently advertises free tuition, but many Colorado nursing facilities pay for CNA training in exchange for a work commitment after certification. Ask local long-term care employers about employer-sponsored training programs, and check the American Red Cross and Job Corps for additional pathways.