Nurse Aide / Home Health Aide
2013-14
1250 Welton Street • Denver, CO 80204 • EmilyGriffith.edu
Registration: 720 423 4702
Nurse aide courses usually fill to capacity 2-4 months before the start date. Prices reflect in-state tuition. Each
student must show proof of one year Colorado residency to qualify. Costs cited are for courses started during
the 2013-14 school year only. Out-of-state tuition is an additional $100 per credit hour.
Nurse Aide
NUA 101 and NUA 170
Length of Program:
5 credits
Days:
Evenings:
4 weeks
8 weeks
Tuition:
$485
Books: approximate cost $135. Textbook may be purchased in Room 239.
Class Hours:
Days:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Starts 8/12, 9/16, 10/16, 11/18, 1/6/14, 2/10/14, 3/17/14
Evenings:
Monday and Wednesday 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. plus
Two Saturdays 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Starts 9/9, 1/6/14, 3/10/2014
Home Health Aide (Nurse Aide preparation for C.N.A exam)
NUA 101 and NUA 170
Length of Program:
5 credits
Tuition:
Books:
Class Hours:
Days:
Days:
Evenings:
4 weeks
8 weeks
$485
$ 45 Textbook may be purchased in Room 239.
Monday -- Friday
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Starts 8/26, 10/14, 1/13/2014, 2/24/2014
Home Health Aide Extended (Nurse Aide preparation for C.N.A exam)
NUA 101, NUA 105 and NUA 180
Length of Program:
9 credits
Days:
8 weeks
Tuition:
$873
Books:
$ 45 Textbook may be purchased in Room 239.
Class Hours:
Days:
Monday -- Friday
8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Starts 8/12, 10/14, 1/6/2014, 3/10/2014
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Required Assessment and Education
Entrance assessment test is required (Reading 8th grade minimum)
Testing Times:
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Thursday and Friday
8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Room 205
Photo ID required
No appointment necessary
A clean Colorado Bureau of Investigation records check is required on the first day of class.
A GED or high school diploma is not required for entrance into the program, but is recommended
for employment.
Financial aid/Payment Plans:
Financial Aid Office 720 423 4744
This program is not eligible for federal student aid/FAFSA or a payment plan.
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Community Grants organizations. Check with your local county Workforce Center for more information
about the WIA Grant. Also contact MiCasa Resource Center or your county Goodwill and United Way.
Scholarships: Apply at the Emily Griffith Technical College website www.EmilyGriffith.edu. Click on the
Tuition and Financial Aid Tab.
Career Resources:
Career Services resources are available by contacting Julia Duran at Julia_Duran@dpsk12.org
Phone 720 423 4700 at the Student Success Center.
Licensing Agency Websites
Pearson Vue Testing Center www.PearsonVue.com. Cost of state exam is $95.
Colorado Board of Nursing www.dora.state.co.us/nursing
Background Check for nurse aide www.CBIrecordscheck.com
Americans with Disabilities Act and EGTC Compliance
The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination based on disability in admission to, access to and the
operation of programs, services or activities at EGTC. The college is committed to providing an environment where
students have the opportunity to attain their educational goals. EGTC provides both physical and programmatic access
for all students. Reasonable accommodations will be made in instructional delivery and evaluation methods to ensure
full educational opportunities for students. Appropriate documentation of a student’s disability is required.
Questions, complaints and requests for additional information may be directed to Phill Robberson, Special Needs
Advisor, 720 423 4742
To learn more about how to request an accommodation and our special services, please refer to our catalog,
Advising and Counseling on page 8 or go to our website, www.EmilyGriffith.edu
Advisor contact information:
Jean Butler, College of Health Sciences Advisor
Direct line: 720 423 4717
e-mail: Jean_Butler@dpsk12.org
Fax: 720 423 4840
appointments: 720 423 4712
Registration: 720 423 4702
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Check List
Nurse Aide / Home Health Aide
2012-13
1250 Welton Street • Denver, CO 80204 • EmilyGriffith.edu
Registration: 720 423 4702
Now that you are registered and paid for the Nurse Aide or Home Health Aide course, here is a
check list of items and documents required for first day of class.
____ Textbook -- purchase in Treasurer’s Office, Room 239
____Colorado Bureau of Investigation Criminal Background Check $6.85
(www.CBIrecordscheck.com
click on the blue buttons)
____Proof of TB test within the last 12 months. (You can get this at 605 Bannock St for $20.)
____Copy of your reading assessment score
____Receipt of payment for the class
____Student picture I.D. (You can get this free at Student Success Center)
____Watch with a second hand
A uniform is not required the first day of class. The approximate cost of uniforms is $150.
Professional behavior is expected at all times in all areas of the school and clinical sites.
I have read and understand the Disqualifying Criminal Offenses flyer. See page 5.
I understand that on the first day of my class I must have a copy of my Colorado Bureau of
Investigation background check with no Disqualifying Criminal Offenses listed.
I understand that if my Colorado Bureau of Investigation Background check has any Disqualifying
Criminal Offenses listed, I may drop the class and receive a full refund provided the request is made
at least five business days prior to the first day of class.
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Getting Started with Nurse Aide Training
Step 1
Complete your Emily Griffith Technical College application at Registration,
picture I.D. required.
Registration Hours:
Mon., Tues., and Wed. 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Thurs. and Fri. 8 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Step 2
Complete your reading assessment test in Testing Center, Room 205.
Testing Hours:
Mon., Tues. & Wed. 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Thurs. and Fri. 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Reading requirement is 8.0 on TABE test.
Step 3
Step 4
Register for remedial reading if necessary.
Register and pay in full within 2 days-cash, check, VISA or Mastercard
Tuition $485; except morning Home Health Aide Extended is $873.
Step 5
Complete background check at www.CBIrecordscheck.com $6.85.
Colorado Bureau Investigation Public Record Phone: 303.239.4208
Have background check mailed to yourself, not the school.
Step 6
Complete TB test. Cost is $20 at 605 Bannock or your primary care provider.
Step 7
Obtain your free college I.D. at the Student Success Center, located at
Glenarm & 13th Street.
Student Success Center Hours:
Mon., Tues., and Wed. 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Thurs. and Fri. 8 a.m.- 3 p.m.
State-issued Photo I.D. and class receipt required.
Step 8
Purchase textbook in Treasurer's Office, Room 239.
HHA: Providing Home Care, 3rd ed., by W. Leahy, $45
C.N.A: Assisting in Long Term Care, 5th ed., by Hegner, $135
Step 9
First Day of Class Bring your portfolio with all the items on the Check List
Perfect attendance is strongly recommended.
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Disqualifying Criminal Offenses
Health Programs
The Colorado Community College System (“CCCS”) and the State Board for Community Colleges and
Occupational Education authorize the health and nursing programs to conduct a background investigation of
all student applicants. The clinical sites used in the programs require background checks of all potential
interns. The purpose is to maintain a safe and productive educational and clinical environment. New
students who refuse to comply with the background investigation will not be allowed to enter a CCCS health
or nursing program.
An Applicant will be disqualified from a CCCS health or nursing program based on the following
guidelines:
 Any violent felony conviction of homicide. (No time limits)
 Crimes of violence (assault, sexual offenses, arson, kidnapping, any crime against an at-risk
adult or juvenile, etc.) as defined in section 18-1.3-406 C.R.S. in the 10 years immediately
preceding the submittal of application.
 Any offense involving unlawful sexual behavior in the 10 years immediately preceding the
submittal of application
 Any crime, the underlying basis of which has been found by the court on the record to
include an act of domestic violence, as defined in section 18-6-800.3 C.R.S. in the 7 years
immediately preceding the submittal of application.
 Any crime of child abuse, as defined in section 18-6-401 C. R. S. in the 7 years immediately
preceding the submittal of application.
 Any crime related to the sale, possession, distribution or transfer of narcotics or controlled
substances in the 7 years immediately preceding the submittal of application.
 Any felony theft crimes in the 7 years immediately preceding the submittal of application.
 Any misdemeanor theft crimes in the 5 years immediately preceding the submittal of
application.
 Any offense of sexual assault on a client by a psychotherapist, as defined in section 18-3405.5 C.R.S. in the 7 years immediately preceding the submittal of application.
 Crimes of moral turpitude (prostitution, public lewdness/exposure, etc.) in the 7 years
immediately preceding the submittal of application.
 Registered Sex Offenders. (No time limit)
 Any offense in another state, the elements of which are substantially similar to the elements
of any of the above offenses.
 More than one (1) D.U.I. in the 7 years immediately preceding the submittal of application.
Students who have successfully completed the terms of a deferred adjudication agreement will
not be disqualified.
To discuss your personal situation, please contact Colorado State Board of Nursing
Phone 303 894-2430 or www.dora.state.co.us/nursing
7/2/09
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