Ready for your next step? Launch your healthcare career with Care Forward Colorado!

Care Forward Colorado provides zero-cost, short-term healthcare training at a Red Rocks Community College. Most certificates can be completed in one year or less.  You can learn the skills to become a nurse aide, phlebotomy technician, medical assistant, dental assistant, integrative health practitioner, or emergency medical services.  

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 Red Rocks Community College to add to your skillset.

How does it work?

Starting in Fall 2022, students who enroll in one of the following healthcare certificate programs will have tuition, fees, and course materials covered as eligibility and Care Forward Colorado funding allows.

To qualify, eligible students must:

• Complete the RRCC application  
• Complete the FAFSA,  or CASFA for ASSET-eligible students
• Apply for and authorize the College Opportunity Fund (COF) Stipend (Colorado residents only)
• Complete the RRCC Scholarship Application
• Confirm that you were financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic by completing this brief online form

What programs are available at Red Rocks Community College?

As part of the Care Forward Colorado program, we offer the following certificate programs:

• Certified Nurse Aid (CNA) (5 credits)
• RN Refresher (11 credits)
• Integrative Health Practitioner (16 credits)
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) (12 credits)
• Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) (13 credits)
• Paramedic Certificate (49 credits)
• Phlebotomy Technician (10 credits)
• Medical Assistant (39 credits)
• Medical Billing and Coding (19-23 credits)
• Medical Office Certificate (31 credits)
• Echocardiography Certificate  (9 credits)
• Dental Assisting Certificate (29 credits in partnership with Warren Tech Central High School available Fall 2023)

Ready to get started?

Email Admissions@rrcc.edu or call 303-914-6600 if you’re ready to enroll and Contact Financial Aid to see if you qualify. 

Questions?  Complete this inquiry form and we will contact you shortly.  

More About Care Forward Colorado

Care Forward Colorado is a state program funded through federal recovery dollars. To learn more, visit https://cccs.edu/care-forward-colorado.