Nurse Aide Courses

Start Your Healthcare Career as a Nurse Aide

Do you have a caring nature and a desire to make a difference in people’s lives? If you enjoy helping others, CFCC’s Nurse Aide program could be the perfect place to begin your journey in healthcare.

Nurse Aides (NAs) play a critical role in patient care. Working under the supervision of registered or licensed nurses, they provide hands-on support in various settings — including hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, rehabilitation centers, adult day health centers, doctors’ offices, and even private homes.

As a Nurse Aide, you’ll be on the front lines of patient care — assisting with daily activities, ensuring comfort and safety, and communicating essential information to the healthcare team.

The CFCC Nurse Aide I (NAI) training program is approved by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Division of Health Service Regulation (DHSR). Students who successfully complete the NAI training are eligible to sit for the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program exams. Upon passing both the written and skills exams, the student will be placed on the North Carolina Nurse Aide Registry maintained by DHSR.

The CFCC Nurse Aide II (NA II) program is approved by the NC Board of Nursing. Students who complete the NA II training course are eligible to be placed on the NC state NA II Registry.

Convenient Locations and Flexible Class Options

We offer Nurse Aide courses at multiple locations:

• Wilmington Downtown Campus
• Alston W. Burke Center at Surf City
• Burgaw Center

We also offer Nurse Aide courses in flexible formats:

• Traditional – In-person class and labs.
• Hybrid – Online classes and in-person labs.
• Fast Track – In-person, condensed to 8 weeks (normally 15).
• Refresher – (Nurse Aid II) 1-day class, in-person.

Financial Assistance is Available! Click Here to Learn More!

CFCC has partnered with NC CareGivers to offer students who complete our Nurse Aide I training program the opportunity to receive 100% reimbursement for their nurse aide training, plus a $500 bonus! NC CareGivers will connect qualifying students with hundreds of employers offering a $500 retention bonus after six months of full or part-time employment.

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The EWD Nurse Aide Program is a proud partner of the US Military’s DOD SkillBridge Program. For questions regarding your G.I. Bill, please contact Veterans Services

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WIOA Scholarships

Call or visit your local NCWorks Career Center today to learn if you qualify for WIOA sponsorship! Eligibility factors apply. Ask to speak to a WIOA Title I Specialist. Learn more on the Financial Assistance page.

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Apply for a Scholarship More Financial Aid Options

For questions regarding the Nurse Aide program, please contact the Health Sciences Enrollment Center at 910-362-7558 or healthsciences@cfcc.edu .

General Requirements and Fees for All Pathways

Course requirements and fees must be submitted on time to secure your spot in the program. Please monitor your email regularly for important notifications.

• Complete the Nurse Aide Registration Information Packet – Click here to access the document .
• Background check /12-panel drug screen – $137 (Complio; information will be given out at registration). It is important to note: ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR COMPLIO MUST BE COMPLETED, UPLOADED, AND APPROVED TWO WEEKS BEFORE THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS. IF IT IS NOT, YOU FORFEIT YOUR SEAT IN THE PROGRAM!!
• Physical and proof of vaccination history including (price will vary by vendor)
  • TB test (two-step)– $30 health department or QuantiFERON Test
  • 2 Measles/Mumps/Rubella vaccinations or positive antibody titer
  • History of Chicken Pox, positive antibody titer or 2 Varicella immunizations
  • Tetanus vaccination within the last ten years (Tdap, NOT TD)
  • Flu vaccine (seasonal)
  • Have had either the Hepatitis B vaccination series, be in process or have signed a waiver form.
  • Clinical facilities require proof of COVID-19 vaccination and may also require COVID-19 testing before and during the clinical portion of the course.
• CPR Certification – American Heart Association (AHA) CPR class will be taken as part of the Nurse Aide Training program. You will be required to pay AHA online. Currently it is $37. This MUST be completed within 30 days of the first day of class. More details will be given the first day of class.
• Dress code:
  • Ceil blue scrubs – (price will vary by vendor)
  • Watch with a second hand — (digital watches not allowed)
  • White sneakers or nursing shoes– (price will vary by vendor)
  • White long sleeve T-shirts, turtleneck or mock turtleneck shirts may be worn under scrub tops
• Nurse aide I Interactive DHSR Student Manual & Skills Book can only be purchased in the CFCC bookstore.
• The CFCC Nurse Aide I training program offers in-facility testing for the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program exams administered by Credentia. Testing Fee– $140.
• The additional requirements listed for your specific pathway. Click one of the buttons below to view the details:
  For High School Juniors
  and Seniors

  CCP/CTE WCE
  Pathway

  For High School Graduates
  and Beyond

  General Nurse Aide Registration

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Next Steps

Orientation Registration

All students will receive an email from our Health and Human Services Clinical Onboarding Navigator: Justin Stauffer

An In-Facility Testing Site

CFCC is an in-facility testing site for the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program skills exam. All written exams are now conducted online. In-facility testing allows students an advantage to test in a familiar atmosphere, which is proven to decrease test anxiety.

Employment Assistance

• Employment opportunities and contact information are posted on our Nurse Aide Employment bulletin boards for students’ review.