Nurse Aide Level I

Description:

This course prepares graduates to provide personal care and perform basic nursing skills such as checking vital signs, bed-making, bathing, dressing, feeding, ambulating, and transferring. The course consists of theory, lab, and clinical hours in a long-term care facility. Upon satisfactory completion of this course, the graduate will receive a Certificate of Completion and be eligible to register for the NNAAP State Exam through NACES. The cost of the exam is $140.

Visit www.credentia.com for further information on the exam. Upon passing the state exam, the candidate will be eligible to be listed on the North Carolina Nurse Aide I Registry.

Requirements:

• Students must provide a valid photo ID and social security card.
• Negative TB skin test within the last 9 months
• Proof of a current flu vaccine or a medical/religious exemption is required during flu season (October – March).
• All students must complete a full criminal background check, as required by our clinical partners. Instructions on how to complete the background check will be provided after classes begin. A money order is required for payment ($40 if you have lived in North Carolina for the past seven years; $50 if you have lived outside of North Carolina at any time during the past seven years).
• Students must have a high school diploma or high school equivalency or be dual enrolled in adult high school/high school equivalency program at SCC or in public high school and 16.5 years or older with a dual enrollment form completed to take class.
• Uniforms consisting of black tops and black pants will be required for clinical.

Total hours: 180

Additional Information:

• There is an orientation held before classes begin.
• Must have a minimum of 8 students registered to hold class. If class is cancelled due to low enrollment those registered will be notified via their Stanly Community College e-mail. If class is cancelled a full refund will be processed and mailed to you from the SCC Business Office.
• Due at registration $201.50.
• Required textbooks may be purchased from the SCC Bookstore.