About
Western Colorado Area Health Education Center’s Nurse Aide Training is offered in Grand Junction, Colorado. The program prepares students for nurse aide practice and includes a Colorado Board of Nursing exam application. Training combines 80 hours of classroom instruction with 24 hours of clinical practice over six weeks. Classes generally meet Monday through Thursday evenings, with clinical practice conducted during the day for three days during the final week; additional daytime courses may also be scheduled. Admission information stated for the program includes a background screening, which is included in the basic course fee. The program is designed to accommodate working adults and students through its evening schedule.
At a glance
- Format: IN_PERSON
- Tuition: $55 background screening fee, books, and Colorado Board of Nursing exam application are included in the $1,425 basic course fee.
- Leads to: Colorado Board of Nursing exam
- Scholarships: available (per the school's page)
Organization
Western Colorado Area Health Education Center
Western Colorado AHEC is a nonprofit health education organization in Grand Junction, Colorado, providing training in Certified Nursing Assistant and CPR / Basic Life Support fields. Its work combines personal healthcare learning experiences for consumers with professional learning experiences for healthcare providers. The organization promotes healthcare careers and seeks to improve the supply, distribution, diversity, and quality of the health workforce. Community-based training is emphasized through partnerships between community and academic organizations. Western Colorado AHEC also focuses on improving access to healthcare in underserved areas and supporting healthier communities through education and healthcare quality improvement. A regional board of directors governs the organization and develops long-term strategies addressing health-related issues within its communities.