Cape Fear Community College

Program: Cape Fear Community College - Nurse Aide Level 1

Program Description

Nurse Aides (NA) are essential members of any health care team. Nurse Aides work under the supervision of a registered or licensed nurse in nursing homes, hospitals, adult day health centers, assisted living facilities, rehabilitation centers, doctor's offices, and private homes. Wherever there is a need for personal care, Nurse Aides work to meet the most basic needs of patients. Because Nurse Aides have extensive daily contact with patients, they are key to providing vital information to other healthcare team members.CFCC's Nurse Aide courses are offered at the Wilmington downtown campus, Alston W. Burke Center at Surf City, and at Burgaw Center at varying start times throughout the year.

Job Description

Students will be eligible to sit for the NC Nurse Aide Level 1 Exam. They can also pursue careers as a CNA Level 2, Medical Assistant, Nurse, or Phlebotomist.

Eligibility

Proof student is 17 years old at time of registration is required for Nurse Aide I. Copy of High School or GED Transcripts. Copy of Higher Education Transcripts if applicable. High School students not in a CCP/CTE Pathway program, must submit a recommendation letter (on school letterhead) from their high school principal or his/her designee. Government issued photo ID such as a Driver's License, or Passport. Social Security Card. If the student is under 18 years old, a notarized parental consent form must be submitted by the first day of class. Background Check / 12-Panel Drug Screen - $80 (Information will be given out at registration). TB Test (Two-step) - $30 Health Department. Physical and Proof of Vaccination History including (Price will vary by vendor): 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 10 years; Flu vaccine (Seasonal); Have had either the Hepatitis B vaccination series, be in process or have signed a waiver form. Clinical facilities may require COVID-19 testing before and during the Clinical portion of the course. CPR Certification - $5 if taken as part of the course - Outside of NA course price Varies By Instructor/vendor. 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). Nurse Aide I Textbook and Accompanying Workbook - $78.00 (CFCC Bookstore - Prices are for new books only and are subject to change). Textbook: Hartman's Nursing Assistant Care: Long-Term Care (4th Edition) Susan Alvare Hedman, Jetta Fuzy, RN, MS and Suzanne Rymer, MSTE, RN-BC, LSW. The CFCC Nurse Aide I Program offers In-facility testing for the North Carolina State Nurse Aide I Written Examination and Skill Evaluation. The NC State Testing Fee - $140.00 (The NC State Test is administered by Pearson Vue at CFCC)