Continuing Education

Nursing Assistant Training

The Nursing Assistant course trains students in basic patient personal care for employment in hospitals, doctor's offices, nursing homes, and home health care.  This 12-week, 160 hour course meets the state regulations for initial listing on the North Carolina Nurse Aide Registry.  Students must pass the class with a minimum score of 80.  Upon passing the state board exam, students will be placed on the N. C. Nurse Aide Registry which is required for employment in North Carolina as a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA).  This course entails classroom, laboratory, and clinical experiences.

Components of the Nursing Assistant program include the following:

Nurse Aide I

Prerequisites are: 1) A high school diploma, GED, or eighth grade reading equivalency test, 2) a current CPR card, 3) Two matching name identifications - photo ID (driver's license) and a government issued card (social security card).  Criminal background checks will be performed at the College (in-state - $5; out-of-state - $25).

Day and evening classes are offered. 
Tuition:  $89
Books/Badge:  $60
Uniform:  Solid caribbean blue tunic top, white scrubs, white shoes, watch with second hand.
Recommended:  Blood pressure cuff and stethoscope for practice.

 

Must contact the coordinator at 919-209-2009 to be placed on the waiting list for the next available class.  Upon completion, students will receive information about the state board exam also found at www.promissor.com.

Nurse Aide I Refresher

This 30-hour refresher course meets the requirements for relisting on the North Carolina Nurse Aide Registry as a Certified Nursing Assistant.  This course is primarily for those with expired certification no more than five years, and those nursing assistants with out-of-state certifications seeking employment in North Carolina as a Certified Nursing Assistant I.  North Carolina does not accept reciprocity (or certification transfers) for Nursing Assistant I.

Prerequisites are: 1) copy of previous nursing assistant training certificate, or 2) copy of expired Nurse Aide Registry listing, and 3) a current CPR card.

Saturday day classes or weekday classes are offered. 
Tuition:  $55
Skills Packet:  $10
 

Must contact the coordinator at 919-209-2009 to be placed on the waiting list for the next available class.  Upon completion, students will receive information about the state board exam also found at www.promissor.com.

Nurse Aide II Certification

This 160-hour course meets the requirements of the North Carolina Board of Nursing for listing as Nurse Aide II Registry.  The nurse aide will complete skills in sterile technique with wound care, tracheostomy care, catheter care, nutrition, oxygen therapy, and diabetic testing.  This course involved classroom and hospital clinicals. 

Requirements include: 1) hold current, active listing on Nurse Aide I Registry with North Carolina, 2) current CPR card, 3) high school diploma/GED, and 4) Two identifications:  social security card and driver's license.  Criminal background checks will be performed at the college (in-state - $5; out-of-state - $25).

Tuition:  $89
Books/Badge:  $60
Uniform:  Solid caribbean blue tunic top, white scrubs, white shoes, watch with second hand.
 

Must contact the coordinator at 919-209-2009 to be placed on the waiting list for the next available class. 

Medication Aide Student Certification

This course meets the requirements of the North Carolina Board of Nursing for listing on the Medication Aide Student Certification Registry. The student will complete the 24-hour classroom only course provided by a certified medication aide instructor.  This course involved only classroom and lab participation and no clinicals.  The student must pass the final class exam with a minimum score of 90.  Upon completion of the course, students will be provided information to take the written state board exam for medication aides.

 

Requirements:  1) Hold a current, active listing on North Carolina Nurse Aide I Registry, 2) copy of high school diploma/GED, 3) copy of social security card and driver's license (with matching names).

 

Tuition:  $55
Books:  $10

 

Interested applicants should contact the coordinator at 919-209-2009 to be placed on the waiting list for the next available class.

Medication Aide RN Instructor Certification

This course meets the requirements of the North Carolina Board of Nursing for listing on the Medication Aide Instructor Certification Registry. The nurse will complete the 16-hour instructor course provided by a master teacher for RN medication aide instructors.  The RN must pass the class exam with a minimum score of 90.

 

RN Requirements:  1) Hold a current, active, unrestricted NC RN or compact state license and 2) Have two years full-time current experience with medication administration.

 

The eight-hour class is held on a Friday and Saturday after a minimum number of applications have been received.

 

Tuition: $55

Tool box/manuals/CD/DVD/Cassette:  $522.16

 

After completion of the course, the RN must apply to the Board of Nursing to be certified and renewed every two years at the time of the RN license renewal.

 

Interested applicants should download an application from www.ncbon.com/MedAides and mail to: Johnston Community College, Continuing Education Division, ATTN: Deborah Aycock, CNA Coordinator, PO Box 2350, Smithfield, North Carolina 27577.  Name will be placed on waiting list for next available class.