Nurse Aide

Program Location

Greeley Campus - Allied Health and Sciences Building

Fort Lupton Campus - Prairie Building

Loveland Campus

Program Contacts

Program Chair
Shelly Powell, BSN, RN
Email: shelly.powell@aims.edu | Phone: (970) 378-3553

Program Coordinator
Kendra Merriott
Email: kendra.merriott@aims.edu | Phone: (970) 339-6218

Faculty

Heather Brown, RN
Email: heather.brown@aims.edu | Phone: (970) 339-6281

Kerry Noble, BSN, RN
Email: kerry.noble@aims.edu | Phone: (970) 339-6428

Shelly Powell, BSN, RN
Email: shelly.powell@aims.edu | Phone: (970) 378-3553

Katie Teague, BSN, RN
Email: katie.teague@aims.edu | Phone: (970) 378-3679

Charity Woedl, BSN, RN
Email: charity.woedl@aims.edu | Phone: (970) 893-9441

Advisors

Melody Edge
Email: melody.edge@aims.edu | Phone: (970) 821-9790

Priscilla Quezada
Email: priscilla.quezada@aims.edu | Phone: (970) 378-3731

Kellie Richardson
Email: kellie.richardson@aims.edu | Phone: (970) 339-6570

Sarah Shaia
Email: sarah.shaia@aims.edu | Phone: (970) 339-6209

Program Advisory Committee

Rebecca Albert Vollrath - Weld RE-5J School District

Jess Apolste - Northern Colorado Rehab Hospital

Bethany Buller - Alumni Med Prep Student

Jeff Casey, Principal - University Schools

Steve Cooper - Fairacres

Kenna Davis - BrightStar Home Care

Alan Kaylor - Weld RE-8 School District

Becky Langlois - Weld RE-3J School District, Weld Central High School

Carrie Leffler, Principal - Union Colony

Shantay Marcos - BrightStar Home Care

Phoebe Phelps - Banner Health

Tammy Picone - UCHealth

Damoine Ricks - Green House Homes

Bryelle Rummings - Alumni Med Prep Student

Jennie Schilling - Greeley-Evans School District 6

Stephen Seedorf - Frontier Academy

Michelle Smith - Windsor, Weld RE-4 School District

Kristen Woods - Northern Colorado Rehab Hospital

Certificates Offered

Acute Care Nurse Aide (1 semester)

This certificate prepares students to deliver essential patient care in acute care settings such as hospitals and specialty clinics. Students develop skills in assisting with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, maintaining patient safety, and effective team communication. Graduates are prepared to work under the supervision of nursing staff in fast-paced clinical environments.

Course Requirements

NUA 1071 - Clinical: Advanced Nurse Aide (3 credits)
Expands and applies knowledge and skills gained in NUA 1070 to client care.
NUA 1074 - Acute Care Nurse Aide Skills (1 credit)
Explores the role of the acute care nurse aide in communication, safety, and advanced care skills.

Healthcare Readiness and Professionalism (1 semester)

This course grouping equips students with clinical skills, workplace readiness, and a foundational understanding of healthcare career pathways.

Course Requirements

HPR 1002 - Health Career Options and Readiness (1 credit)
NUA 1001 - Nurse Aide (4 credits)
NUA 1070 - Nurse Aide Clinical Experience (1 credit)

Introduction to Allied Health (1 semester)

Designed to support success in health-related programs, this series builds foundational knowledge and skills for future allied health professionals.

Course Requirements

HPR 1003 - Success Seminar (1 credit)
HPR 1040 - Comprehensive Medical Terminology (3 credits)
HWE 1004 - Responding to Emergencies (2 credits)

Medical Preparation (2 semesters)

Total Credits: 12 | Program Length: 230 Clock Hours

The Medical Preparation Program is a scholarship-supported partnership between Aims Community College and local school districts, allowing high school juniors and seniors to earn college credit while fulfilling high school requirements. This two-semester program introduces healthcare career pathways and prepares students for entry-level employment or further study.

Courses Included

HPR 1003 - Success Seminar (1 credit)
HPR 1040 - Comprehensive Medical Terminology (3 credits)
HWE 1004 - Responding to Emergencies (2 credits)
NUA 1001 - Nurse Aide (4 credits)
NUA 1070 - Nurse Aide Clinical Experience (1 credit)
HPR 1002 - Health Career Options and Readiness (1 credit)

Students complete a professional portfolio including a resume and career exploration documentation.

Nurse Aide (1 semester)

Total Credits: 5 | Program Length: 110 Clock Hours

This program prepares students for the State of Colorado Nurse Aide Certification Examination and provides entry into healthcare environments such as long-term care, home health, and hospitals. It includes classroom instruction, lab simulations, and clinical experience.

Courses Included

NUA 1001 - Nurse Aide (4 credits)
NUA 1070 - Nurse Aide Clinical Experience (1 credit)

Program Highlights

Meets federal and state training requirements
Requires background check, drug screening, and immunizations
Mandatory in-person orientation required before registration
Multiple scheduling options, including hybrid formats
Prepares students for work as Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs)
Fulfills nurse aide requirement for Aims Nursing Program entry
Certification exam fees are not included in tuition

Employment Opportunities
CNAs are in high demand in long-term care facilities, home health, hospitals, and residential care settings. This certificate is ideal for students wishing to work while pursuing further healthcare education.

Registration Requirements

Attend and complete mandatory Nurse Aide orientation
Demonstrate comprehension of program expectations
Obtain presenter’s signature before course registration