Hands-On Nursing Assistant Program
At-A-Glance
Prepare to help people with in-demand skills needed to be a Nursing Assistant. In as little as a month*, you would be prepared to sit for the Nursing Assistant State Board Exam.
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Get the Skills to Be a Professional Nursing Assistant In Pueblo
How will IntelliTec College prepare me for my Nursing Assistant Career?
Skills students learn in the classroom and in our modern clinical setting during practical laboratory hours include:
- How to interact with clients to ensure their emotional, social, and mental healthcare
- Assisting clients in attaining and maintaining independence
- CPR certification
- Basic nursing skills including vital signs, intake & output measurement, and proper hand washing
*Program length when completed as designed.
What Does a Nursing Assistant Do?
Nursing assistants, sometimes called nursing aides, help provide basic care for patients in hospitals. This could encompass a variety of ages such as birthing center, pediatrics or adults. Home health care is another expanding need for assistants. Additionally, working in nursing homes or residential care facilities can provide long-term help to patients. Orderlies transport patients and clean treatment areas. IntelliTec College Nursing Assistant graduates have been hired by nursing homes, hospitals, & home healthcare services. With additional education and training, it may be possible to advance into a Licensed Practical Nurse, Medical Assistant or Vocational Nurse and much more!
When Do Nursing Assistants Usually Work?
Most nursing assistants and orderlies work full time. Because nursing homes and hospitals provide care at all hours, nursing assistants and orderlies may need to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
Job Opportunities in Nursing Assisting
Nursing Assistants can find employment in the following settings
- Nursing Assistant
- Orderlies
- Nursing Aides
- and more!
Salary Potential for Nursing Assistants
IntelliTec College provides career-training programs for entry-level positions. Salaries vary depending on geographic location, economic conditions, and willingness to relocate. Salaries by occupation and specific location can be found on the O*NET website. National figures for labor market activity, working conditions, and price changes in the economy are available from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. You can also visit the campus career services department to learn where IntelliTec College graduates work and the beginning salaries in their respective careers.
How Is the Job Outlook?
According to the US Department of Labor, many nursing assistants and orderlies will be needed to assist and care for elderly patients in long-term care facilities, such as nursing homes. Older people are more likely than younger people to experience dementia, as well as chronic diseases such as heart disease and diabetes. More nursing assistants will be needed to care for patients with these conditions. In addition, patient preferences and shifts in federal and state funding are increasing the demand for home and community-based long-term care, which should lead to increased opportunities for nursing assistants working in home health and community rehabilitation services.
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Nursing Assistant Courses In Pueblo
This program is designed to present the theory as well as the hands-on practice needed to prepare students for an entry-level position as a Nursing Assistant. Upon completion of the theory and skills learned, students will have hands-on experience and knowledge in regards to long term care in different facilities in the Pueblo, CO, area. In these facilities, students will have the opportunity to interact one-on-one with clients in a setting comparable to what a student can expect in the field. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to apply for the State Board Exam to become a Certified Nursing Assistant.
Locations:
Program length: 4 Weeks
Award: Certificate
Contact hours: 80
Credentialing Information: NNAAP State Board Exam
Career training begins approximately every 4 weeks
Our goal is to provide an opportunity for you to become an important part of the medical community and enjoy a fulfilling career.
Here’s what you can expect from your Nursing Assistant training:
- How to interact with clients to ensure emotional, social, and mental healthcare met
- Assisting clients in attaining and maintaining independence
- CPR certification
- Basic Nursing Skills including Vital Signs, Intake & Output Measurement, and Proper Hand Washing
This could be a terrific first step in your medical training, especially if you have the desire to be an RN one day.
Here are the Nursing Assistant courses you will take:
NA-100 Nursing Assistant Basic Care
Prerequisite(s): NA
Students will learn the theory and hands-on skills necessary to perform the duties of a Nursing Assistant. Students are taught the twenty-two (22) skills following the precise steps as listed in the Colorado Nurse Aide Candidate Handbook with emphasis on the critical element steps.
Credit Hours: 60 Contact Hours
NA-101 Nursing Assistant Externship
Prerequisite(s): NA-100
Students will have hands-on experience and knowledge in regards to long term care in different facilities in the Pueblo, CO area. In these facilities, students will have the opportunity to interact one-on-one with clients in a setting comparable to what a student can expect in the field.
Credit Hours: 20 Contact Hours
Not Sure Where to Start?
Discover the career direction that fits you best with our short quiz.
It only takes about 5 minutes to answer a few quick questions about your interests and goals. Then we will match you with an IntelliTec College Career Training Program that aligns with your path.
Nursing Assistant Certifications
In addition to CPR Certification, upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to apply for the State Board Exam to become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
Board-Approved Nursing Assistant Program
IntelliTec’s Nursing Assistant program is approved by the Colorado Board of Nursing.
Is a Career as a Nursing Assistant Right for You? Get More Info…
If you’re interested in exploring whether IntelliTec College’s educational training programs for career opportunities in Nursing Assisting are right for you, or you want to learn more about how you can transfer credits to one of our many international university partners, fill out the form on this page to receive more information.
A helpful IntelliTec College Admissions Representative will be happy to answer any questions you have and can help with everything from determining the right career path for you to discussing financial aid options.
Frequently Asked Question
The program can be completed in as little as 4 weeks.
This program is offered at IntelliTec’s Pueblo campus.
You’ll learn basic nursing skills, vital signs, hand washing, intake and output measurement, client interaction, and patient independence support.
Yes. Students practice skills in lab settings and complete hands-on externship training.
Yes. After successful completion, students can apply for the State Board Exam to become a Certified Nursing Assistant.
Graduates may pursue entry-level roles as nursing assistants, nursing aides, orderlies, or similar patient care positions.
Yes. Nursing Assistant training can be a strong starting point for students interested in healthcare or future nursing pathways.
Accreditation and Education Partners
IntelliTec College Locations
IntelliTec College has 4 accredited campus locations in Colorado Springs, CO, Grand Junction, CO, Pueblo, CO, and Albuquerque, NM. Each of our campuses provides a unique learning experience, helping you become a career-ready professional. Explore your career options today!
Pueblo Campus
- 3673 Parker Blvd.
Pueblo, CO 81008 - (719) 542-3181
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