Alexander Complex

Program Options

• Nurse Aide Level I (CNA I)
• Nurse Aide Level II (CNA II)
• Refresher Courses (CNA I & II)
• Medication Aide

Technology Standards

All course materials will be accessible through the internet via Blackboard. Students will need access to a computer and dependable internet. All course-related communication is sent using the student’s CVCC e-mail address assigned at the time of registration. It is the student’s responsibility to check and review e-mails and Blackboard daily.

Requirements

Students are required to complete a background check and drug screen and provide proof of vaccines before starting clinical.

Course Contact

For registration, payment, and scholarship information, please contact our Continuing Education Operations Center at [email protected]

For questions on the class content and process, please contact Sharon Cox at [email protected] or 828-632-8221  ext. 310

NURSE AIDE LEVEL 1 (CNA I)

The Nurse Aide Level 1 course prepares students to provide personal care and perform basic CNA skills to work in a variety of health care settings including long-term care, hospitals, and home based services. Emphasis is placed on the aging process and covers topics including basic nursing skills, communication, patient’s rights, safety, CPR, and professional collaboration. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be eligible to apply for the two-part written and skills portions of the state competency exam before being listed on the DHSR CNA I Registry.

Course Schedule

Nurse Aide Level 1 courses are available throughout the year including summer and are posted on the Course Schedules in Continuing Education. To locate available courses, please search “Nurse Aide” from your browser search function.

Program Requirements & Costs

The Nurse Aide Level 1 course requires 160 hours in the classroom, lab, and clinical. Students are responsible for paying $247.25 at time of registration (Tuition $180.00 plus $67.25 in related program fees). Attendance is an important aspect of learning and students should plan to attend ALL related activities for the duration of the course.  Additional program cost are estimated between $700-$1000 and include text books, uniforms, required lab & clinical items, background check & drug screen, vaccines (as applicable), and the Credentia Exam.

Registration Requirements

1. Select the Nurse Aide Level 1 Course from the Continuing Education Course Schedules that best fits your schedule.
2. Click the “Pre-registration” link and complete the form.
3. The continuing education department will contact you via E-mail to complete the registration process.

NURSE AIDE LEVEL 2 (CNA II)

The Nurse Aide Level 2 course provides training in more complex skills for working with patients or residents regardless of setting. Topics covered include the role of the nurse aide II, oxygen therapy, sterile technique, wound care, suctioning, trach care, peripheral IV fluids, urinary cath, nutritional activities, and elimination procedures. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be eligible to register with the North Carolina Board of Nursing (NCBON) for certification.

» Click here to review Teaching Modules for Nurse Aide II Tasks from the NCBON

Course Schedule

Nurse Aide Level 2 courses are available throughout the year including summer and are posted on the Course Schedules in Continuing Education. To locate available courses please search “Nurse Aide” from your browser search function.

Program Requirements & Costs

The Nurse Aide Level 2 course requires 180 hours in the classroom, lab, and clinical as directed by the NCBON. Students are responsible for paying $296.25 at time of registration (Tuition $180.00 plus $116.25 in related program fees). Attendance is an important aspect of learning and students should plan to attend ALL related activities for the duration of the course. Additional program costs are estimated between $700-$1000 and include text books, uniforms, required lab & clinical items, background check & drug screen, vaccines (as applicable).

Registration Requirements

1. Select the Nurse Aide Level 2 Course from the Continuing Education Course Schedules that best fits your schedule.
2. Click the “Pre-registration” link and complete the Form
3. Collect the following documentation:
   1. Current unencumbered CNA I Registry
4. The continuing education department will contact you via E-mail to complete the registration process.

REFRESHER COURSES

Refresher courses are provided for both CNA I and CNA II to reinstate expired certifications (must be within the last 24 months) or obtain NC registry for out-of-state registered CNA I or II applicants.

Course Schedule

Refresher courses are scheduled on an “as-needed” basis throughout the year. Please contact the CVCC Registration Office to set up an individual appointment.

Program Requirements & Costs

The refresher courses require students to have a wrist watch with second hand, stethoscope, and bandage scissors. Testing fees are $250.00. Students will be provided a study guide free of charge. Students may loan or purchase ($89.50) the recommended text.

Registration Requirements

1. Please complete the “Pre-registration” Form
2. Collect the following documentation:
   1. CNA I and/or CNA II Registry documents
   2. Please note background check, drug screen, and vaccination records are not required.
3. Contact the CVCC Registration Office to set up an individual appointment time.

Students in ESL improve their English skills in listening comprehension, speaking, reading and writing. These classes are free to anyone 16 and older. A permission form is required for students 16 and 17.

Become a commissioned Notary Public in North Carolina with CVCC’s state-approved training course. This one-day class prepares you to perform notarial acts with confidence and in full compliance with NC laws.

Course Offerings

You can register in person or online for the Notary Public class on the CVCC main campus, in the Student Services building, the Alexander Campus in Taylorsville or you can go online to www.cvcc.edu to register online. If you register in person, go to the Student Services building located on the main campus Monday-Thursday from 8a-4:30pm. Cash, check, debit or credit cards are accepted.

Program Requirements & Cost

You are required to purchase the current edition of the Notary Public Guidebook, which is NOT included in the cost of your class. The book is available at the CVCC bookstore or www.amazon.com. Please be aware to purchase the paperback version of this book.

It is recommended that you register at least one week prior to the class you want to attend. This will allow time for you to read the guidebook which must be read prior to class. There are no waivers and no refunds for this class. The cost of the class is $65. The guidebook is the NC Notary Public Paperback 2016 Version: ISBN# 10-1560118512 and will need to be purchased separately.

Upcoming Classes

Notary (In-Person):

• July 15 T 8 am – 5 pm  CVCC AC 203
• Aug 12 T 8 am – 5 pm  CVCC AC 203

E-Notary:

• July 31 Th 6 – 9pm  CVCC WW 109

Course Contact

For registration, payment, and scholarship information, please contact our Continuing Education Operations Center at [email protected]

For questions on the class content and process, please contact Sharon Cox at [email protected] or 828-632-8221  ext. 310.

Course Information

Phlebotomy prepares students for careers in healthcare and laboratory settings, focusing on drawing and processing blood. Students will learn proper techniques for performing venipuncture and skin puncture and will practice both simulated and real sticking techniques on one another during class and lab sessions.

To pass the course, students must successfully complete all three components—class, lab, and clinical—with a grade of 80% or higher. Upon successful completion of the class and lab portions, students will be assigned a 40-hour, 1-week clinical rotation at a first-shift clinical site.

Classes are added to the course schedule each May, August and December.  Check back to see more courses.  The classes will meet on Tuesday and Thursdays from 5:30-8:30pm. Phlebotomy classroom is located in the Cuylar A. Dunbar (CAD) building, Room 148 on the Hickory Campus.  Classes held at the Alexander Complex will meet in the Alexander Applied Technology Center.

Registration Information

Prerequisites: Students must be 18 prior to the class start date.  Note: Many employers will also require a GED or high school diploma.

Cost: Additional course materials will also be required. There is an additional fee to register for ASPT exam. The itemized registration expenses are as follows:

• Registration fee: $180
• CPR: $15
• Liability insurance: $20.00
• Accident insurance: $1.25
• Lab fee: $95
• Technology fee: $5
• Total cost due at registration $316.25

Additional Fees: The total approximate fees total is $340-$445. These items are required; however, certification exam is optional. Prices are subject to change.

• Textbook $160.00
• Black Scrub Tops (2) $45.00
• Black Scrub Pants (2) $45.00
• Background check and drug screening (CastleBranch) $90.00
• ASPT Certification Exam (Optional) $105.00

All enrollments must be pre-registered and all fees (tuition, lab and insurance) pre-paid.

Please visit the Instant Online Enrollment portal to register for the upcoming class.

Course Contact

For registration, payment, and scholarship information, please contact our Continuing Education Operations Center at [email protected]

For questions on the class content and process, please contact Sharon Cox at [email protected] or 828-632-8221  ext. 310.

Clinical Policy and Health Requirements

Clinical Policy: Phlebotomy requires completion of educational experiences in clinical and lab facilities. Students are required to have completed a Federal and North Carolina criminal background check including sex offender and public protection registry, covering a minimum of seven (7) years (at student’s expense) prior to attending clinical. In addition, some clinical sites require students to submit to a drug screening. If a student is excluded from clinical and lab facilities as a result of a background check and/or drug testing, the student may be removed from the class.

Some facilities may also require additional vaccinations and/or health examinations, which may result in additional expenses to the students (depending on your healthcare provider). As a guest in the clinical site, students must adhere to all rules and regulations of the facility. The facility has the right to decide if a student’s behavior or performance is unacceptable and mandate the removal of the student from their clinical site. Program dismissal will occur for the student removed from clinical by the facility. In the event that a student does not complete the class due to being unable to participate or complete clinical, no refund will be made according to the NC Community College System policy that is outlined in the schedule.

I have read, understand, and agree to the clinical policy and how it applies to my participation in this class.

Clinical requirements and costs to student are subject to change based on facility requirements.

Health Requirements: I understand that healthcare facilities require students to complete the health requirements before being allowed to participate in clinical experience at their site. I understand that it is my responsibility to provide documentation that I have completed the requirements listed below. I understand that failure to provide required documentation will prevent me from participating in clinical rotation. I understand that I will be told the date that all health requirements are due, and it is my responsibility to provide the documentation by that date to be able to participate in clinical. I understand that if I am unable to provide this information, I will not be allowed to participate in clinical.

• 1 QuantiFERON Blood Test, or Two-step tuberculin skin test (at least 1 week apart) within the past 6 months or documentation as a previous positive reactor, or a chest x-ray taken within the past 12 months and/or questionnaire; and
• Proof of rubella and rubeola, and mumps immunity by positive antibody titers or two (2) doses of MMR
• Varicella immunity, by positive antibody titer or proof of two (2) doses of Varicella
• Proof of Hepatitis B immunization or completion of a certification of a declination of vaccine, if patient contact is anticipated
• Tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis – one Tdap (at age 11 or after) and Td or Tdap every ten years thereafter
• Haemophilus influenza vaccination (If clinical falls between 10/1 and 3/31)
• Student has submitted to school signed attestation that he or she is free from contagious disease(s).

Health Requirements are subject to change based on Facility requirements.

Please consult with your healthcare provider to determine the order in which you receive the above health requirements to ensure that you are able to have all completed by due date.

Catawba Valley Community College’s Alexander Complex—located in Taylorsville—is a branch of CVCC. It offers a variety of academic and workforce training classes closer to home for residents in the region.

The Alexander Complex is located at 345 Industrial Blvd, Taylorsville, NC 28681. It’s easily accessible and offers free parking for students.

The complex offers curriculum and continuing education classes.

While many classes are available, not all degree programs can be completed entirely at this location. Students often take a mix of in-person classes at Alexander and online or main campus courses to complete their program.

No. You register for Alexander Complex classes the same way as any CVCC course. Advising services are available on-site. Please contact Elen Gibbs. Director of Student Services, Alexander Center. Phone: 828-632-8221 x349 Email: Elen Gibbs Email. Office Number: ATEC 307A.

Yes. The complex has free Wi-Fi for students.

Advising services are available on-site. Please contact Elen Gibbs. Director of Student Services, Alexander Center. Phone: 828-632-8221 x349 Email: Elen Gibbs Email. Office Number: ATEC 307A.

The Alexander Complex generally operates Monday through Thursday with daytime and evening class availability. Exact hours vary by semester. Please check the CVCC website or call the front office for up-to-date hours.

There are vending machines available. Students are encouraged to bring snacks or meals if they’ll be on site for extended periods.

Food trucks are occasionally on campus, please visit the food truck page for the schedule.

You can contact the front desk at the Alexander Complex at 828-632-8221.