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N U R S E
NURSING AIDE
This 105 hour program prepares the Estimated cost
student to work as a nursing assistant Estimated Tuition**:
in an extended care facility, hospital or Nursing Aide Certificate: $538.00
home health organization. Upon Program fee: $75.00/semester*
successful completion of NUA 101 and Student ID Fee: $5.00
NUA 170, the student is eligible to take Clinical Fees: $35.00
the Colorado State Board of Nursing Safety Glasses: $3.00 (plus tax)
Certification Exam. Books: $63.75 (plus tax)
Admission Kit: $9.50 (plus tax)
NUA 101 Nursing Assistant Theory Criminal Background Check: $59.00
provides the student with 75 hours of class time devoted to To be done with American Databank through Healthcareex.com
theory/lab and NUA 170 provides the student with 30 hours of additional fees could be required
clinical practice. Enrollment in NUA 170 is contingent upon TB Skin Test: $15.00
successful progress in NUA 101. To be done at Denver Public Health or Tri-County Public Health
Hepatitis Vaccine: $65.00 (approx x 3) done through your
own physician
Nurse Aide Certificate Uniforms: $35.00-$75.00
The following certificate may be earned:
Gait Belt: $10.00-$15.00
Watch with a second hand: $20.00-$30.00
State Board Certification Exam: $95.00
Courses required for this certificate are:
NUA 101 Nurse Aide Health Care Skills
NUA 170 Nurse Experience Clinical Nurse Assistant To be sent in at the end of the program with application for State
Board Exam
Please note: certain clinical sites may require paid parking
Certificate Total Clock Hours: 105 Credit Hours: 5

August classes will be filled through a lottery process. To have your name
entered into the lottery you must complete the registration process & pay
your tuition by July 2, 2010. Contact the registration office for details.
Certificate length
1 Semester
Class dates and hours
Classes will meet from March 16 to May 16, 2011. NUA 101 Classes will meet
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. NUA 170 Clinical
Schedule will be on 4/30, 5/7 & 5/14/11. (No class 3/28-4/1/11)
500 Airport Blvd, Aurora, CO 80011 www.pickenstech.org (303)344-4910
Grand Total: $1,150.00 (plus tax)
This program does NOT qualify for financial aid. We accept cash,
A I D E
check, Visa or Master Card.
Students will be charged a program fee each semester they attend*
Based on Colorado Resident In-state tuition**
Additional costs and fees may apply. Please contact our
Advising Department (303)344-4910, ext 27909 or ext 27935.
Reimbursement Notification
Pursuant to section 483.152(c) of the Federal Rules and Regulations
related to Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation
Programs (NATCEP), a long-term care facility (“facility) that receives
Medicare or Medicaid funds: Must reimburse a nurse aide who pays
for a NATCEP and becomes employed by the facility within 12
months of date of certification, prorated for the portion of the
12-month period that the individual was employed by the facility