Programs and Courses Offered

Basic Life Support Certification

Heart to Heart Academy offers Basic Life Certification Support through the American heart Association. Certification is valid for 2 years and requires re-certification on or before the date it is issued. Basic Life Support (BLS) is a certification that involves 4 hours of training. BLS is a requirement of most clinical health professionals and public safety personnel. It is also requirement for many jobs to include volunteer work, medical/nursing school, lifeguards, coaches, and some teachers.

During this training, you will learn basic life-saving skills to resuscitate, and help a person who is experiencing Cardiac arrest, respiratory difficulty and other life threating illness that require immediate medical attention.

Class cost $80


2027 Schedule


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Basic Life Support Re-Certification

BLS re-certification courses allows an individual to update their skills, refresh your memory and extend certification by two years. Intended for those whose credentials are still valid (or within 30 days of expiring), this BLS renewal courses makes it possible to avoid a lapse in certification.

Student must bring valid/current American heart Association BLS card to class.

Class cost $65


2027 Schedule


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Certified Nursing Assistant

What is a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)?

Certified nursing assistant is an individual that provides one-on-one care for the sick, elderly and those rehabilitating from illness or injury; under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Certified nursing assistants play an essential role of any health care facility and when performing CNA duties effectively, CNAs can help save lives.

Who needs CNA Training?

  • Any individual interested in entering or applying for nursing school in Colorado must have CNA certification upon starting nursing school.
  • Individuals interested in the medical field and would like to start their career at the entry level.

What does CNA training involve?

CNA course through Heart to Heart Academy is a 4-week course, that is accredited by Department of Nursing (DORA). Curriculum comprises classroom, laboratory and Clinical instruction in covering basic nursing skills, personal care skills, psychological and mental health needs, care of the cognitively impaired, basic restorative services and promotion of client rights.

Topics covered include the following:

  • Taking vital signs.
  • Managing infection control.
  • Transferring a patient from their bed to a chair.
  • Assisting patients with some of their daily living activities (eating, drinking, using the restroom, bathing, brushing their teeth, etc.).
  • Looking after resident safety.
  • Safety in the workplace.
  • Understanding a patient’s cultural and spiritual needs.

After completion of Heart to Heart CNA program, students are approved for CNA state exam. Passing the CNA exam is the last step in becoming a certified nurse aide.


In-Person 2027 Schedule

Monday-Friday

5:30PM-9:30PM

4 week class

Holiday Breaks Nov 22rd - Nov 26th

Clinical Rotation: 5:30-9:30PM



Start End
January 4th January 29th
Clinical Rotation: Jan 25th - Jan 29th
February 8th March 5th
Clinical Rotation: Mar 1st - Mar 5th
March 29th April 23rd
Clinical Rotation: Apr 19th - Apr 23rd
May 3rd May 28th
Clinical Rotation: May 24nd - May 28th
June 7th July 2nd
Clinical Rotation: Jun 28th - July 2nd
July 12th August 6th
Clinical Rotation: Aug 2nd - Aug 6th
September 13th October 8th
Clinical Rotation: Oct 4th - Oct 8th
October 11th November 5th
Clinical Rotation: Nov 1st - Nov 5th
November 8th December 10th
Clinical Rotation: Dec 6th - Dec 10th

Online 2027 Schedule

Hybrid In-Person

Saturday-Sunday

9AM-5PM

4 week class

In-Person Check Off: Saturdays 9AM-5PM

Clinical Rotation: Saturday and Sunday 9AM-5PM



Start End
January 4th January 31st
In-Person Check Off: Jan 9th, Jan 23rd
Clinical Rotation: Jan 30th & 31st
February 8th March 7th
In-Person Check Off: Feb 13th, Feb 27th
Clinical Rotation: Mar 6th & 7th
March 29th April 25th
In-Person Check Off: Apr 3rd, Apr 17th
Clinical Rotation: Apr 24th & 25th
May 10th June 6th
In-Person Check Off: May 15th, May 29th
Clinical Rotation: June 5th & 6th
June 21st July 18th
In-Person Check Off: June 26th, July 10th
Clinical Rotation: July 17th & 18th
July 19th August 15th
In-Person Check Off: July 24th, Aug 7th
Clinical Rotation: Aug 14th & 15th
August 23rd September 19th
In-Person Check Off: Aug 28th, Sept 11th
Clinical Rotation: Sept 18th & 19th
September 20th October 17th
In-Person Check Off: Sept 25th, Oct 9th
Clinical Rotation: Oct 16th & 17th
November 8th December 5th
In-Person Check Off: Nov 13th, Nov 27th
Clinical Rotation: Dec 4th & 5th

Nursing Class Prerequisites Prep

Human Anatomy and Physiology I

Anatomy and Physiology I is the first of a two-course sequence examining the terminology, structure, function, and interdependence of the human body systems. It includes a study of the cells, chemistry, and tissues of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, and endocrine systems.

Heart to Heart Academy has designed this prep class as a way for student to become familiar with terms, course objections and jump start their learning experience. This is a 2.5-hour course taught by a Nurse Practitioner.

Class cost $50


Human Anatomy and Physiology II

Anatomy and Physiology II is the second of a two-course sequence. Human Anatomy and Physiology II focus on the major parts of the body and how they work independently as well as together.

Heart to Heart Academy has designed this prep class as a way for student to build from Human Anatomy and Physiology I and expand in knowledge into critical thinking needed for Human Anatomy and physiology II. This is a 2.5-hour course taught by a Nurse Practitioner.

Class cost $50


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Próximamente BLS en español

Heart to Heart Academy ofrece soporte básico de certificación de vida a través de la Asociación Americana del Corazón. La certificación es válida por 2 años y requiere una recertificación en o antes de la fecha en que se emite. El Soporte Vital Básico (BLS) es una certificación de 4 horas de capacitación. BLS es un requisito de la mayoría de los profesionales de la salud clínica y el personal de seguridad pública. También es necesario que muchos trabajos incluyan trabajo voluntario, escuela de medicina/enfermería, socorristas, entrenadores y algunos maestros.

Durante este entrenamiento, aprenderás habilidades básicas para salvar vidas para reanimar, o ayudarás a una persona que está experimentando paro cardíaco, dificultad respiratoria y otras enfermedades que amenazan la vida que requieren atención médica inmediata.

Class cost $45