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High School Concurrent Enrollment

Nurse Aide
High School

Earn your CNA while still in high school. This 127-hour, 6.5-credit in-seat program meets Colorado State Board of Nursing requirements and prepares you for the state CNA licensing exam.

6.5Credits
127Hours
18Weeks
In-SeatFormat
Federal Financial Aid Not Available

This program does not qualify for Federal Financial Aid (Pell Grants, SEOG, Federal Work Study). However, grant and scholarship opportunities are available. Ask about these at orientation.

Program Overview

About the Program

The Nurse Aide program is a 127-hour, 6.5-credit course offered in-seat over 18 weeks. It meets Colorado State Board of Nursing requirements and prepares students for the state CNA exams.

Nurse Aides provide essential patient care, assisting with daily activities, mobility, and emotional support under nursing supervision. Success in this field requires dependability, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality care.

Lab skills are practiced on campus, and clinical experiences take place in a long-term care facility. Refer to the program schedule for specific lab and clinical days. For a full course breakdown, view the General Catalog (PDF).

Patient CareMobility AssistanceDaily Living ActivitiesEmotional SupportClinical Skills LabLong-Term Care

Eligibility

Who Can Enroll

Open to current high school students. This is a concurrent enrollment program. Meet with your school counselor or Pathways Coordinator to confirm eligibility.

Upon successful completion, students are eligible to sit the Colorado State Board examination for CNA licensing.

Colorado State Board CNA

Graduates are eligible to sit the Colorado State Board examination for Certified Nurse Aide licensure upon completing the program.

High School Enrollment

Talk to your school counselor or Pathways Coordinator about enrolling. Home-school students should meet with the TCR Career Advisor/Student Advocate to review requirements.

Admissions Requirements

Conditions of Enrollment

Photo ID

A photocopy of your valid government-issued photo ID.

Immunizations

Proof of all required immunizations.

Background Check

Must be completed through BIS, Inc.

Official Transcripts

Sent directly to TCR from the school you previously attended.

Orientation

Mandatory attendance. Covers program expectations and available scholarship and grant opportunities.

Program Schedule

Cohort Schedule

Multiple cohorts start each semester. Expand each section below for orientation dates, lab days, and clinical windows.

Spring 2027

In-Seat AMIn-Seat+
Start1/11/27
Times07:30 – 09:30, Mon–Fri
ClinicalsTo be announced
End5/25/27
In-Seat PMIn-Seat+
Start1/11/27
Times13:35 – 15:35, Mon–Fri
ClinicalsTo be announced
End5/25/27

Fall 2026

In-Seat AMIn-Seat+
Start8/10/26
Times07:30 – 09:30, Mon–Fri
Clinicals11/16–11/19 & 11/30–12/3
End12/18/26
In-Seat PMIn-Seat+
Start8/10/26
Times13:35 – 15:35, Mon–Fri
Clinicals11/16–11/19 & 11/30–12/3
End12/18/26
Hybrid Option 1HybridAccelerated+
Orientation8/6–8/7/26
Start8/17/26
Lab Days8/21, 8/28, 9/4, 9/11, 9/25 (08:30–15:00)
Clinical9/18, 9/19, 9/20 (06:00–16:00)
End9/25/26
Hybrid Option 2HybridAccelerated+
Orientation10/1/26 @ 14:00
Start10/5/26
Lab Days10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/13 (08:30–15:00)
Clinical11/6, 11/7, 11/8 (06:00–16:00)
End11/13/26

Tuition & Fees

Program Cost

Program Tuition & Fees
Tuition (In-State)$708.50
Administrative Fees$238.66
Program Fees$392.00
Course Fees$138.71
Books$86.00
My Clinical Exchange$40.00
CNA Kit$27.50
Scrub Tops$85.00
Testing Fees$190.00
Total: Paid Directly to TCR$1,906.37

Includes first assessment, state testing fees, books, CNA kit, scrubs, and a $40.00 My Clinical Exchange account for clinical rotations. One pair of scrubs is included. Need more? Order from 9.95 Uniforms.

Start your healthcare career in high school.

Talk to your counselor or contact TCR admissions to learn more about enrolling in the Nurse Aide program.

Contact Admissions