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2022-2023 General Catalog and Student Handbook > Workforce Continuing Education Services > Occupational Extension Programs > Nurse Aide Training Program

Nurse Aide Training Program

Nurse Aide I and Nurse Aide II courses introduce basic nursing assistant skills to provide personal care and some complex skills for patients, residents, or clients in a healthcare setting. Some of the following prerequisites are required:

• Attending a mandatory information session before registration
• High School diploma, HSED, or copy of college transcript
• Affiliated agencies for clinical practice require students to complete a criminal background check, drug screen and vaccinations/tests

Cost of classes: $180 and $.55 insurance

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation training (CPR) is provided (time permitting) by certified American Heart Association CPR instructors at a cost of $5 for the CPR card.

Refresher courses are available for Nurse Aide I and II applicants seeking recertification. Students must meet the North Carolina Nurse Aide Registry (NCNAR) and North Carolina Board of Nursing (NCBON) requirements prior to taking the refresher course.

Cost of Classes: minimum of $70 (for exact cost, refer to Fees and Insurance section.)