This course is designed to allow nurse aides who have let their certification with the state registry expire regain their certification in order to work as a certified nurse aide in North Carolina. 
Upon completion of the required hours, the student will have reviewed basic nursing skills, personal care skills, mental health and social service needs, care of cognitively impaired residents, restorative services and resident rights. They will possess the theoretical knowledge necessary to pass the written/oral examination and be able to demonstrate proficiency in nursing assistant skills.
Class Details & Cost
June 1 - July 15 | Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 6 to 9 p.m. | Honeycutt Center, room 125, Scotland County Campus | Tuition is $125; fees are $105.
State Certification Exam Fee: $140
Who Is Qualified to Take This Course?
- Nursing Assistants who were listed on the North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation (DHSR) NA-I Registry, but let this certification lapse in the past two years.
- Nursing Assistants who are registered as a Nurse Aide I in another state and seek employment as a Nursing Aide I in North Carolina.
- Others who hold a current state recognized healthcare credential from any state (EMT, EMT-P, etc.).
- Any military personnel who have had medical/corpsman training. (Must present DD-214)
Registration Requirements
- Valid driver's license or state issued pictue ID
- Valid Social Security card
- Proof of expired certification from North Carolina Board of Nursing less than 2 years old
Course Forms to Sign Up
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