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Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)

Certified Nurse Assistant Classes allow those whose complete the courses the opportunity to register with the NC Board of Nursing.

Certified Nurse Assistant I

Upon successful completion, student will be eligible to apply for the state exam to be listed on the DHSR CNA I Registry.

» CNA 1 Program Costs

Prerequisites

Successful completion of the Career Readiness test or documentation of placement into English 111 or completion of Reading 090 or DRE 98 is required for entry of the CNA Program. Please visit the Employability Lab webpage for Career Readiness testing information or contact Gary Towery at gtowery519@cvcc.edu.

Required for registration

Documents required for registration include:

Current US government issued
Signature bearing photo ID
GED or high school diploma

Current high school seniors may register with documentation from the high school verifying senior status. Current high school seniors are exempt from the prerequisites. All verifying documents must be submitted to Angie Rice anrice@cvcc.edu on the East Campus at least one week prior to class start date.

Computers

Computers are utilized for this course. All material for the course will be accessible through the internet via Blackboard. In the event of school closure, the computer should have access to a microphone and webcam. Upon registration to the nurse aide program, students are assigned a CVCC email address. Communication between student, instructor, and other college personnel should be done through CVCC email. Students should read CVCC emails daily and check Blackboard for announcements/assignments.

Scholarship

Interested in CNA 1? Find out more about SECU Foundation Bridges to Careers Scholarship Program.

Cost

Textbook, workbook and manual required.
All enrollments must be pre-registered and pre-paid.
Costs due at registration includes (Total cost for the class is $240.25.):

This must be completed prior to registering for CNA classes. Click the "Register" link, enter “Nurse Aide” in the Search for (Key Word) field to view all CNA classes available.

Certified Nurse Assistant I Schedule
Date	ID	Location	Day	Time	Status	Comments	Registration
July 11 - Oct 24, 2022	120001	Alexander Center, Room 125	Mon, Wed	8:00 AM - 4:30 PM	Open	Angie Rice (828) 327-7000 ext. 4319	Contact Registration

Class Locations

East Campus
2760 Hwy 70 SE
Hickory, NC 28602

Goodwill Workforce Development Center
413 Thornburg Drive SE
Conover, NC 28613

Alexander Center
345 Industrial Blvd.
Taylorsville, NC 28681

Certified Nurse Assistant II

» CNA 2 Program Costs

The CNA II program provides training in more complex skills for working with patients or residents regardless of the setting. Persons successfully completing the course may register with the NC Board of Nursing for certification.

Required to registration

High School diploma or GED, certificate of completion of a NC State approved Nurse Aide I program, be listed on the NC Nurse Aide I Registry in good standing, and driver’s license or US government-issued photo ID. All verifying documents must be submitted to Angie Rice anrice@cvcc.edu on the East Campus at least one week prior to class start date.

Cost to registration is $294.25. Textbook and program manual required.

All enrollments must be pre-registered and pre-paid.

After you click the "Register" link, enter “Nurse Aide” in the Search for (Key Word) field to view all CNA II classes available.

Computers

Certified Nurse Assistant II Schedule
Date	ID	Location	Day	Time	Status	Comments	Registration
July 12- Oct 4, 2022	120000	East Campus, Room 948	Tue, Thur	8:00 AM - 4:30 PM	Open	Angie Rice (828) 327-7000 ext. 4319	Contact Registration

Certified Nurse Assistant II Refresher

REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO REGISTRATION
Items must be submitted to the East Campus Registration office in person or by fax at 828-322-5455, Attention: CNA Refresher Registration Office.

High school diploma/GED
Driver’s license
CNA I certificate/registry
CNA II expired registry

REQUIRED ITEMS with FEES or APPROXIMATED COSTS

At REGISTRATION
Testing fee: $250.00

ITEMS REQUIRED FOR LAB/SKILL TESTING:

Wrist Watch - $30.00 (Must have a second hand - to be used in lab)
Stethoscope - $30.00 (Used for hearing stomach and lung sound)
Bandage scissors - $7.00 (Used for cutting dressings in wound care)
Total $67.00

» Click here for Competency of Modules 1-10

ITEMS RECOMMENDED FOR WRITTEN PORTION OF TESTING:
Study Guide - No charge
Textbook - $89.50 (loaner textbook may be provided-damage or loss can result in restocking fee)
Total $89.50

Please contact the registration office and set this up on an individual basis.

Certified Nurse Assistant II Refresher Schedule
Date	ID	Location	Day	Time	Status	Comments	Registration
To be decided	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD		Angie Rice (828) 327-7000 ext. 4319	Contact Registration

Medication Aide

Upon successful completion, students can apply for the NC State Competency Medication Aide exam.

This class is designed for Medication Aide training to work in an Assisted Living Facility.

Required at registration

Current US government issued, signature-bearing photo-ID, high school diploma or GED, certificate of completion of a NC state-approved Nurse Aide I program and be listed on the NC Nurse Aide I Registry with no substantiated findings.

Costs include $125 registration fee plus $1.25 insurance fee. $5 Technology fee. Textbook and other supplies required.

All enrollments must be pre-registered and pre-paid.

Medication Aide Schedule
Date	ID	Location	Day	Time	Status	Comments	Registration
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Contact Information

Melissa Poole

Director, CNA Programs

Nursing/C.N.A.

Email: Melissa Poole