
Care Forward Colorado
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Care Forward Colorado provides zero-cost, short-term healthcare training at Arapahoe Community College. In one year or less, you can learn the skills to become a certified nursing assistant, emergency medical technician, phlebotomy technician, or medical assistant, and more in-demand professions.
Why a career in healthcare?
Healthcare jobs are some of the fastest-growing in Colorado and provide a wage that can support you and your family. There’s also opportunity to advance in your career. Once you earn your certificate, you can continue your training at 91Òù¸¾ to add to your skillset and qualify for higher-paying jobs.
How does it work?
Students who have been impacted by COVID-19 and who declare one of the certificates below as their primary major may be reimbursed for tuition, fees and materials for that major through 2024.
*If you are a current high school student in Colorado, these programs are available to you upon high school graduation.
What programs are available at 91Òù¸¾?
The following certificate programs may be covered under the Care Forward Colorado Program.
- EMT Certificate (12 credit hours)
- Medical Assistant Certificate (29 credit hours)
- Medical Office Technology Billing & Reimbursement Certificate (25 credit hours)
- Medical Office Administrative Assistant Certificate (9 credit hours)
- Nurse Aide Certificate (6 credit hours)
- Paramedic Preparation Certificate (32 credit hours)
- Phlebotomy Certificate (7 credit hours)
More About Care Forward Colorado
Care Forward Colorado is a state program funded through federal recovery dollars. To learn more, visit the .
Who do I contact if I have questions?
If you are a prospective student, complete the form below and/or contact Admissions at 303.797.5637.
If you are a current student enrolled in 1 of the 7 eligible certificates, contact Financial Aid at finaid [at] arapahoe [dot] edu (finaid[at]arapahoe[dot]edu) or 303.797.5661.Â
If you are a current 91Òù¸¾ student interested in 1 of the 7 eligible certificates, contact your Academic Advisor at advising [at] arapahoe [dot] edu (advising[at]arapahoe[dot]edu) or 303.797.5664 or schedule an appointment in Navigate.