Foundations for Healthcare Professionals is a program designed as a two semester course. One semester will focus on Nurse Assistant and the other semester will focus on First Responder. The program will provide students with training in the basic skills needed to work in an entry level position in the healthcare profession.
The program is rigorous and focused on getting students job ready. A good portion of learning will be hands on and scenario-based.
Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be eligible to take the Colorado Sate Board of Nursing Certification Exam and the Colorado State Board of First Responder Exam.
Classes begin in August and January.
Class Schedule (choose AM or PM Block).
Blocks |
MTrF |
W |
AM Block |
8:05 – 10:55 |
9:35 – 11:40 |
PM Block |
12:10 – 3:00 |
12:55 – 3:00 |
Required Program Courses |
Clock Hours |
Credits |
HPR179 |
Healthcare Seminar |
179 |
7.5 |
HPR178 |
Medical Terminology |
30 |
2.0 |
HPR106 |
Law & Ethics for Health Prof |
30 |
2.0 |
EMS115 |
First Responder |
45 |
3.0 |
NUA101 |
Nurse Aide Health Care Skills |
75 |
4.0 |
NUA170 |
Nurse Aide Clinical Experience |
30 |
1.0 |
HPR101 |
Customer Service in Healthcare |
30 |
2.0 |
HPR190 |
Basic EKG Interpretation |
30 |
2.0 |
HPR175 |
Healthcare Special Topics |
101 |
4.5 |
Total |
|
550 |
28.0 |
Tuition & Fees:
(non-resident tuition is two times that for Colorado residents)
(All prices are approximate and subject to change)
Tuition $ 1,800.00
Program Fees $ 60.00
Clinical Fee $ 25.00
CPR Card Fee $ 8.00
HOSA Dues $ 5.00
State Exam: First Responder $ 45.00
Nurse Assistant $ 100.00
Instructors:
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