Course Offerings

This course is designed to provide a review of the Nurse Aide l core content to prepare individuals who have been or are currently listed on a Nurse Aide l Registry, have successfully completed a state-approved training program, hold a state-recognized health care credential from any state or military personnel who have had medical/corpsman training to sit for the Nurse Aide l State Exam.

Course Objectives

Demonstrate an understanding of basic nursing skills, personal care skills, recognition of mental health and social service needs, care of cognitively impaired residents, basic restorative services and resident rights

Successfully perform all National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP) skills with 90% proficiency

Outline of Instruction

Resident's Rights

Cognitive Changes Due to Aging

Psychological Effects of Aging

Mental Health and Mental Illness

NNAAP Skills

Contact Hours

48

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

Nurse Aide l listing on North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation registry

Website

https://ncnar.ncdhhs.gov/index1.jsp

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

Students must demonstrate their knowledge of nurse aide principles through both written and skills performance evaluations to successfully pass the nurse aide competency exam.

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

An expired North Carolina Nurse Aide l listing or an expired out-of-state listing with no substantiated findings, or a successful completion of a North Carolina or out-of-state Nurse Aide l program from an accredited institution within the last five years. Or a current Nurse Aide l listing from another state with no substantiated findings. Or proof of completion of military corpsman training. Or completion of a RN, LPN or above training.

Learning Supplies Needed

N.C. DHSR approved curriculum available online: https://info.ncdhhs.gov/dhsr/hcpr/curriculum/index.html

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
Score of 78% or better on written exam,Demonstrate 90% proficiency on all NNAAP skills

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Individuals interested in renewing their NA l listing in North Carolina or transferring their NA l listing to North Carolina

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

Nurse Aide l, NA l, CNA, nurse tech

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

All of our advisory board partners have expressed current and future needs for nurse aides.

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Nurse Aide l, NA l, CNA, nurse tech

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Eliane Hernandez Acosta
919-866-6305
[email protected]