
Are you looking for a great way to start a nursing career in Colorado and earn money at the same time? Working as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) can offer you the experience you need to jump-start a career in nursing.
Requirements to Become a CNA in Colorado
To become a CNA in Colorado, first you need to find a CNA training program that is approved by the state. The approved program will offer both classroom lectures and clinical experience.
After your training, you must sit for and pass the CNA certification exam, which is administered by Pearson Vue for Colorado.
If you pass the CNA exam, you will be sent a certification number, and your name will be added to the Colorado Nurse Aide Registry.
State-Approved CNA Programs in Colorado
You can obtain your CNA training by attending one of the many CNA schools in Colorado. Some of the top schools include:
Centura Health
3030 N Cascade Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80907 (719) 776-4100Colorado CNA Academy
2790 N Academy Blvd #238, Colorado Springs, CO 80917 (303) 862-8941IntelliTec College in Colorado Springs
2315 E Pikes Peak Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80910 (719) 632-7626MGA Academy
1355 Garden of the Gods Rd #150, Colorado Springs, CO 80907 (719) 418-7813Nursing & Therapy Services of Colorado
1130 W Woodmen Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80919 (719) 574-5562Technical College of the Rockies
1765 US-50, Delta, CO 81416 (970) 874-7671Community College of Aurora
710 Alton Way, Denver, CO 80230 (303) 340-7093Community College Of Denver
800 Curtis Street, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 556-2600Emily Griffith Technical College
1860 Lincoln St, Denver, CO 80203 (720) 423-4702Columbine Health Systems
802 W Drake Rd, Fort Collins, CO 80526 (970) 482-0198Western Colorado Area Health
2938b North Ave, Grand Junction, CO 81504 (970) 434-5474Western Colorado Community College
2508 Blichmann Ave, Grand Junction, CO 81505 (970) 255-2600Aims Community College
5401 20th St, Greeley, CO 80634 (970) 330-8008Red Rocks Community College
13300 W 6th Ave, Golden, CO 80401 (303) 914-6600Arapahoe Community College
5900 S Santa Fe Dr, Littleton, CO 80120 (303) 797-4222Northern Colorado Training Institute
10190 Bannock St #100, Northglenn, CO 80260 (800) 276-0274Pueblo Community College
900 W Orman Ave, Pueblo, CO 81004 (719) 549-3200Colorado Northwestern Community College
500 Kennedy Dr, Rangely, CO 81648 (970) 675-2261Agape Angelicum School of Nursing Arts
5005 W 81st Pl #203, Westminster, CO 80031 (720) 470-6563Front Range Community College
3645 W 112th Ave, Westminster, CO 80031 (303) 404-5000Metro Life Medical Education
6990 W 38th Ave #100B, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 (720) 292-3203
CNA Job Outlook and Salary in Colorado
The demand for CNAs in Colorado is very high. Overall employment of CNAs in this state is projected to grow 24.8% from 2018 to 2028. The median salary of CNAs in Colorado is $32,443 per year.
Take a look at the CNA employment and salary situation in different metro areas in Colorado below to get a detailed picture.
Area | Total Employment | Avg Hourly Wage | Avg Annual Salary |
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Boulder | 1,020 | $17.23 | $35,850 |
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood | 10,360 | $17.19 | $35,750 |
Grand Junction | 780 | $16.31 | $33,910 |
Fort Collins | 1,540 | $16.20 | $33,690 |
Colorado Springs | 3,560 | $15.90 | $33,070 |
Pueblo | 1,210 | $15.54 | $32,330 |
Greeley | 650 | $15.51 | $32,260 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
Colorado Nurse Aide Registry
If you have any questions on how to get, verify, renew and reinstate a CNA certification in Colorado or transfer it to another state, you can contact the Colorado State Board of Nursing at:
Colorado State Board of Nursing
1560 Broadway, Suite 1350, Denver, CO 80202
Phone: (303) 894-2430
Fax: (303) 894-2821
Registry Search: https://apps.colorado.gov/dora/licensing/Lookup/LicenseLookup.aspx