Nurse Aide

Certified Nursing Assistant

Certified Nursing Assistants, CNA, are the caregivers who, for the most part, help patients of all ages perform the most basic day-to-day tasks.  CNA’s work under the supervision of a nurse, and since they have extensive daily contact with each patient, they play a key role in keeping the nurse up-to-date on vital information about the patient’s conditions.

This short-term training will prepare you to work as a caregiver in a health care setting such as a nursing home, hospital, or home health care. Learning skills such as obtaining vital signs, building rapport with patients, and monitoring patients will provide the training needed for you to become a valued member of the healthcare team. 

Students will be taught by a registered nurse. This program will encompass 172 hours of training approved by the North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation. 

Course Info

Tuition

  • $262.25 (supplies not included)
  • See required supplies list below
  • $140.00 Certification exam fee
  • Scholarship opportunities available

Schedule

August 17 - October 12 (hybrid): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, 8:15am - 2:45pm.
September 29 - December 10 (hybrid): Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 8:15am - 2:45pm.

Class times will generally run 2 days per week, 8:15am - 1:15pm except for the last 4 weeks of the program. A full schedule outline will be provided, if requested.

View Schedule Outline Options drop-down menu for schedule options.


August 17 - October 20 (Mon/Tue/Wed)

  • Option 1: Nurse Aide I (Hybrid) August 17th-October 20th on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday 

Schedule Outline
Week 1: 2 days (Mon/Tue) 3:15p-8:15p
Week 2: 2 days (Mon/Tue) 3:15p-8:15p
Week 3: 2 days (Mon/Tue) 3:15p-8:15p
Week 4: 2 days (Tues/Wed) 3:15p-8:15p
Week 5: 2 days (Mon/Tue) 3:15p-8:15p & 1 day CPR (Wed) 4p-8p
Week 6: 3 days (Mon/Tue/Wed) 3:15p-8:15p
Week 7: 3 days (Mon/Tue/Wed) 3:15p-8:15p
Week 8 & 9: 3 days/week (Mon/Tues/Wed) 3:15p-9:45p
Week 10: 2 days (Mon/Tues) 3:15p-9:45p

  • Option 2: Nurse Aide I (Hybrid) August 17th- October 20th on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday 

     Schedule Outline
    Week 1: 2 days (Mon/Tue) 8:15a-1:15p
    Week 2: 2 days (Mon/Tue) 8:15a-1:15p
    Week 3: 2 days (Mon/Tue) 8:15a-1:15p & 1 day for CPR 8a-12p (Wed)
    Week 4: 2 days (Tues/Wed) 8:15a-1:15p
    Week 5: 2 days (Mon/Tue) 8:15a-1:15p
    Week 6: 3 days (Mon/Tue/Wed) 8:15a-1:15p
    Week 7: 3 days (Mon/Tue/Wed) 8:15a-1:15p
    Week 8 & 9: 3 days/week (Mon/Tues/Wed) 8:15a-2:45p
    Week 10: 2 days (Mon/Tues) 8:15a-2:45p

September 29 - December 10 (Tue/Wed/Thurs)

  • Option 3: September 29th to December 10th held on Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday

Schedule Outline (No class the week of Thanksgiving)
Week 1: 2 days (Tues/Wed) 8:15a-1:15p
Week 2: 2 days (Tues/Wed) 8:15a-1:15p
Week 3: 2 days (Tues/Wed) 8:15a-1:15p & 1 day for CPR 8a-12p (Thurs)
Week 4: 2 days (Wed/Thurs) 8:15a-1:15p
Week 5: 2 days (Tues/Wed) 8:15a-1:15p
Week 6: 3 days (Tues/Wed/Thurs) 8:15a-1:15p
Week 7: 2 days (Tue/Thurs)8:15a-1:15p
Week 8 & 9: 3 days/week (Tues/Wed/Thurs) 8:15a-2:45p
Week 10: 3 days (Tues/Wed/Thurs) 8:15a-2:45p

  • Option 4: Nurse Aide I (Hybrid) October 1st- December 9th held on various days

Schedule Outline (No class the week of Thanksgiving)
Week 1: 2 days (Thurs/Fri) 3:15p-8:15p
Week 2: 2 days (Thurs/Fri) 3:15p-8:15p
Week 3: 2 days (Thurs/Fri) 3:15p-8:15p
Week 4: 2 days (Thurs/Fri) 3:15p-8:15p & 1 day CPR (Wed) 4p-8p
Week 5: 2 days (Mon/Tue) 3:15p-8:15p
Week 6: 3 days (Mon/Tue/Wed) 3:15p-8:15p
Week 7: 2 days (Mon/Tue) 3:15p-8:15p
Week 8 & 9: 3 days/week (Mon/Tues/Wed) 3:15p-9:45p
Week 10: 3 days (Mon/Tues/Wed) 3:15p-9:45p

  • Driver's license or state ID (unexpired, any state)
  • Social Security card (signed, original, not laminated, must match name on ID)
  • Proof of Education (one of the following)
    • High School Diploma
    • High School Transcript
    • College Transcript
    • GED
    • Reading Placement Test
  • TB/PPD or QuantiFERON test results within the last 6 months of the first day of class
  • Vaccinations per facility and CDC guidelines

Required supplies, purchased by the first day of class:

  • Ceil Blue scrubs
  • Manual blood pressure cuff and stethoscope
  • Blue or Black pens
  • Notebook and paper
  • Wristwatch with a second hand (not a smart watch)

Area of Interest
 

 

For more information contact:

Brittany Floyd
  • Brittany Floyd
  • Coordinator of Allied Health
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