This is a 166-172 contact hour course offered in a traditional classroom setting. This training program, which includes day or evening class options, will prepare you to successfully complete a state of North Carolina approved competency evaluation examination that allows the nurse aide to be listed on the N.C. Nurse Aide I Registry. The course includes instructor lectures, videos, role playing methods and hands-on learning. Upon successful completion of the course, you will be able to take the state exam through Credentia for listing and certification with the state of North Carolina. Pre-registration Required!
Spring 2025 Classes
Scotland County Campus:
- April 29 - Nov. 11 | Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 6 to 9:10 p.m. | Honeycutt Center, room 125 | Tuition for this class is $180; fees for this class are $260.
(If you are a self-pay student, contact us about scholarships.)
Summer 2025 Classes
Hamlet Campus: May 27 - July 15 | Monday - Thursday from 8:50 a.m. to 3:10 p.m. | Grimsley Building, room 203 | Tuition for this class is $180; fees for this class are $260.
Scotland County Campus: May 27 - July 15 | Monday - Thursday from 8:50 a.m. to 3:10 p.m. | Honeycutt Center, room 125 | Tuition for this class is $180; fees for this class are $260.
(If you are a self-pay student, contact us about scholarships.)
Fall 2025 Classes
Hamlet Campus:
- Aug. 18 - Nov. 25 | Monday through Thursday from 12:30 to 3:40 p.m. | Grimsley Building, room 201 | Tuition for this class is $180; fees for this class are $270.
(If you are a self-pay student, contact us about scholarships.)
Scotland County Campus
- FAST TRACK - COMPLETE IN 8 WEEKS! Aug. 15 - Oct. 9 | Monday through Thursday from 8:20 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Honeycutt Center, room 125 | Tuition for this class is $180; fees for this class are $270.
- Aug. 18 - Dec. 2 | Monday through Thursday from 1:30 to 4:40 p.m. | Honeycutt Center, room 124 | Tuition for this class is $180; fees for this class are $270.
- Oct.16 - Feb. 12 | Tuesday and Thursday from 8:20 a.m. to 2:40 p.m. | Honeycutt Center, room 125, PLUS ONLINE ASSIGNMENTS | Tuition for this class is $180; fees for this class are $270.
Requirements for Registration
- Accuplacer Next Generation Reading score of 250 or higher. A transcript showing successful completion of a college level English course is a substitute for the test score.
- Valid U.S. government issued Social Security Card
- Valid driver’s license or state issued picture ID
- Current immunization record
- Current completed physical
- Current TB skin result
Course Forms
- Scholarship Application
- Residency Application
- Registration Form
- Nursing Assistant Checklist
- RCC Health Form
Students must bring required documents and payment to either Hamlet or Scotland County campus to register for class. Contact Student Services at (910) 410-1700 for more information.
Please see our policy for refunds on continuing education classes here: Refund Policy