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Program Application

Hands-On Clinical Experience to Enhance Your Education

In addition to the classroom content, students can anticipate up to 60 hours of hands-on clinical experience. Clinical instruction takes place outside of the traditional classroom in a live, community-based healthcare setting.
NUA student

Clinical Compliancy Paperwork required

1. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS)/Healthcare Provider CPR* card for all ages.

     *HPR 1011 at PPSC, or community classes taught by American Heart Association - CPR Skills portion must be an in-person course

2. Health and Immunization Form - Completed and signed by a PHYSICIAN, NURSE PRACTITIONER, or PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT ONLY  

3. NUA Enrollment and Student Acknowledgment Form 

References:

PPSC Nursing Assistant Handbook

Essential Skills and Functional Abilities for NUA

Colorado Healthcare Programs Disqualifying Criminal Offenses

1.  Create CastleBranch account. 

2.  Select "Nursing Assistant"

3.  If this is the first time you have created an account with CastleBranch select: I am a new student placing an order for the first time 

4.  Follow the directions to create your CastleBranch account.  

5. Upload all clinical compliancy documentation.  

6.  For any questions or problems with your CastleBranch account contact their customer experience team at 888-723-4263

Create CastleBranch account

Additional Program Costs

In addition to tuition and classroom-based supplies, the nurse aid program has additional costs: 
  • CastleBranch Account to upload clinical compliancy documentation
  • A watch with a second hand
  • Required vaccines/screenings 
  • Testing for the CNA certification
  • Clinical supplies: 
    • White scrub top
    • Maroon/Wine colored scrub bottoms 
    • White shoes
    • White socks
    • PPSC Nurse Aid ID (free from Student Life at Rampart or Centennial Campuses) 
    • Nursing Patch (can be purchased from the PPSC bookstore)
At this time, no additional lab supplies are needed.
students working on paitent during class

 

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Learn more about the program

View this short presentation about the PPSC Nursing Assistant Program. This replaces the in-person information session and provides you with information about the program, requirements and expectations, next steps, and more. 
Download the Nurse Aide Presentation