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.

Convenient Locations and Flexible Class Options

CFCC offers Nurse Aide courses at multiple locations:

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

CFCC offers Nurse Aide courses in flexible formats:

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

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Requirements and Registration Information

An In-Facility Testing Site

CFCC is an in-facility testing site for the North Carolina State Nurse Aide I Written Examination and Skill Evaluation Certification Registry Exam.

What This Means

CFCC students can take the NC State Nurse Aide I Certification Registry Exam at CFCC instead of having to go to an unfamiliar testing site.

Employment Assistance

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