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Therapeutic and Diagnostic Services: Nurse Aide (Diploma) (D45970)

EFFECTIVE 2024 FALL: THIS PROGRAM IS IN TEACH-OUT STATUS. NO NEW STUDENTS WILL BE ENROLLED AFTER 2024 FALL. CURRENT STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE THE PROGRAM BY 2025 SUMMER. LAST SEMESTER THESE CLASSES WILL BE OFFERED IS 2025 SUMMER. 

A program that prepares individuals to work under the supervision of licensed health care professionals in performing nursing care and services for persons of all ages. Course work emphasizes growth and development throughout the lifespan, personal care, vital signs, communication, nutrition, medical asepsis, therapeutic activities, accident and fire safety, household environment and equipment management; family resources and services; and employment skills. Graduates of this program may be eligible to be listed on the Division of Health Service Regulation (DHSR) Nurse Aide registry as a Nursing Assistant I and the N.C. Board of Nursing Nurse Aide II registry as a Nursing Assistant II. Theymay be employed in home health agencies, hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, extended care facilities, and doctor’s offices.

Program Cost: $4,197.00

Fall Semester

BIO 165 Anatomy and Physiology I Credits: 4
ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry Credits: 3
NAS 101 Nurse Aide I Credits: 6
PSY 150 General Psychology Credits: 3
    Credits: 16

Spring Semester

BIO 166 Anatomy and Physiology II Credits: 4
ENG 112 Writing/Research in the Disciplines Credits: 3
HUM 115 Critical Thinking  Credits: 3
NAS 102 Nurse  Aide II Credits: 6
    Credits: 16

Summer Semester

CIS 110 Intro to Computers  Credits: 3
HSC 110 Orientation to Health Careers  Credits: 1
HSC 140 Transcultural Healthcare Credits: 2
SOC 210 Introduction to Sociology Credits: 3
    Credits: 9