Nurse Aide

Announcement:

Pueblo Community College's Nurse Aide program is now available for open enrollment. No selective admissions application is required. All learners who hold a high school diploma or GED credential may be accepted. Once students have enrolled in NUA 1001/NUA 1070, completion of the Nurse Aide Student Information form is required.

Pueblo Main Campus - 1/20 to 2/25, we have capacity for 40 students (day and evening classes)

  • 2/1/2025 – 10:00a-2:00p
  • 2/20/2025 – 3:00p-7:00p

Mancos Site - 1/20 to 2/25, capacity for 10 academy HS students & 1/20 to 2/25, capacity for 10 students

  • 2/14/2025 – 8:00am-12:00pm HS Academy
  • 2/14/2025 – 1:00pm-5:00pm

Register here. Please ONLY choose AHA BLS for provider class.

Pueblo Main Campus - 3/10 to 4/22, we have capacity for 40 students (day and evening classes)

  • 3/14/2025 – 3:00pm-7:00pm
  • 3/20/2025 – 3:00pm-7:00pm
  • 4/5/2025 – 10:00am-2:00pm
  • 4/22/2025 – 3:00pm-7:00pm

Fremont Campus - 2/19 to 4/2, Wed. classes, capacity for 20 students

  • 3/5/2025 – 9:00am-1:00pm

Mancos Site - 3/3 to 4/24, capacity for 10 students

  • 4/24/2025 – 9:00a-1:00pm

Register here. Please ONLY choose AHA BLS for provider class.

Pueblo Main Campus - 5/27 to 7/8, capacity for 40 students, (day and evening class)

  • 5/15/2025 – 3:00pm-7:00pm
  • 6/13/2025 – 9:00am-1:00pm
  • 6/26/2025 – 10:00a-1:00pm
  • 7/12/2025 – 9:00am-1:00pm

Mancos Site - 6/2 to 7/15, capacity for 10 students

  • 6/19/2025 – 9:00am-1:00pm

Register here. Please ONLY choose AHA BLS for provider class.

Why PCC?

We Are Empowering You to Make a Difference in Healthcare! Pueblo Community College's Nurse Aide program offers a dynamic blend of cutting-edge online and in-person learning. Our innovative approach includes hands-on training in state-of-the-art facilities like our simulation lab and the Human Anatomy Learning Center at our Pueblo campus.

The program features a flexible online hybrid format, combining online theory/lectures with in-person labs at our PCC campuses. This hybrid model ensures you receive the best of both worlds—convenience and hands-on experience. Plus, with our consistently high certification exam pass rates, which exceed the state average, you can be confident in your path to certification.

What will I learn?

This program will teach you the basic skills and procedures needed to assist hospital patients, long-term care residents, and home health care clients with their daily living activities. Our experienced faculty, primarily registered nurses with diverse healthcare backgrounds, are dedicated to preparing you for success in the healthcare field. With our comprehensive curriculum, you’ll gain the knowledge and skills to be job-ready upon graduation.

Healthcare is a noble and impactful profession. As a Nurse Aide, you’ll play a key role in helping patients, families, and caregivers through life’s most challenging moments. You’ll offer comfort, support, and reassurance—transforming difficult times into more manageable ones. The work you do will not only touch lives but also make a lasting difference.

Join us at PCC and take pride in a career that truly matters. Your compassion can change lives.

Things to Note

Clinical agencies that are used during the program will require that you successfully complete a background check, drug screening, immunization series and CPR training. You must also carry malpractice insurance.
 

Career Insights

 

Marijuana Policy

THC (marijuana) is part of the required 10-panel drug screen prior to admittance into any Health Professions or Public Safety program at PCC. The passage of Amendment 64 in the State of Colorado, does not overrule Federal law, which states this is still an illegal substance. Students testing positive for THC (marijuana, including prescription marijuana) will not be allowed entrance or re-entrance into a Health or Public Safety program.

Professional Licensure Disclosure

The licensure requirements for Nurse Aide may differ between all 50 states and U.S. territories.  

Pueblo Community College (PCC) recommends each student visit National Nurse Aide Registries 
to identify the program requirements for each state in which you plan to live and practice.  

PCC can only guarantee that the requirements for the state of Colorado are met with our program. 
CNA License in Colorado

PCC has not determined if the Nursing Aide meets applicable state requirements for the following states and territories: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Degree & Certificate Offerings in Nurse Aide:

Med Prep for Nursing Assistant Mini-Certificate

Award/Program Credits
14

Nurse Aide

Award/Program Credits
5

Program Information

Location
Pueblo Campus
Southwest
Fremont Campus
Pathway
Health Professions
Awards
Certificate, Mini-Certificate

Contact

Michelle Ohnemus
719-549-3295
Michelle.Ohnemus@pueblocc.edu

Nursing and Allied Health Teaching and Learning Center
1000 Minnequa Ave
Pueblo, CO 81004