Watch over the shoulder of one of our physicians, nurse practitioners, or PAs as they go bedside in the ED to assess and diagnose a simulated patient. Each video is followed-up by a series of questions posed to the student and then a summary by the physician.  A short quiz on the topic addressed finalizes each class.

The Nano Course videos are free and if so desired, after successfully completing all modules with a 100% score, students can apply for a Certificate of Completion from the University of Colorado School of Medicine for a $50 fee (covering our costs of producing the videos).

Due to the nature of these courses, we cannot issue refunds for certificates purchased.

• Do I need to be a University of Colorado student? No. This course is open to all students.
• How many shadowing hours is this worth?: The entire 1st Nano Course can be used as 6-7 hours virtual shadowing. The 2nd one may be used as 7 hours.
• Are there any pre-requisites? No. There are no pre-requisites to take this course.
• Is there a time limit for enrollment, or for taking the course?: No. There is no time limit. You can take this course any time, at your own pace.
• What happens if I fail the quizzes? You can re-watch the videos and retake the quizzes as necessary.
• I already have a Canvas account with my school. Can I just use that? This course is held through the Canvas Free For Teachers platform, which is different than the Canvas system your school uses. You will need to sign up for an account if you do not have one on this platform.
• I signed up but I haven’t gotten any email yet. Please check your spam filter, junk filter, etc. If you do not find it within 24 hours, email Meagan Rivers.
• How do I sign up for the certificate of completion? You will need to finish the modules on Canvas with a 100% grade on each of the quizzes. From there, the link will appear as a new module. Follow that link to pay, and you’ll receive your certificate within 2 weeks.

Once you click the “Enroll Here” button, you’ll need to enter your email address to receive information and a link to enroll in the course. Follow the instructions in the email to get started. Remember that this Canvas platform is different than what you may be used to from your own academic institution. You cannot use the same account.

If you have any questions about enrolling in the course or registering for the certificate that are not answered above, please reach out to Meagan Rivers at Meagan.Rivers@cuanschutz.edu.

Please note: Certificates are processed weekly. 

Students who have already enrolled in our previous monthly courses may still access their course materials. However, we have decided to discontinue these to focus on building new Nano Courses in the future. Please stay tuned as we work on new products to better suit your educational needs!