Nurse Aide courses are in-person classes at the following locations:
Some courses have an online component, but attendance on campus is still required.
The open labs on the Scott Northern Wake and Public Safety Education campuses are available only for Wake Tech Nurse Aide students. Bring your Wake Tech ID for verification, and note your current or previous instructor.
Open lab is for self-practice of skills learned in the class/lab setting. A monitor/instructor is there for clarification of skills – not for instruction. When using the open lab, be proactive with your practicing your skills. Call 919-747-0120 to verify changes to open lab availability.
Disability Support Services adapts college services to the specialized, individual needs of otherwise-qualified students with disabilities.
For more information, email [email protected] or call 919-747-0120.
Wake Tech academic programs (credit and non-credit) that are designed to lead to professional licenses are tied to North Carolina or national certifications. If you intend to pursue professional licenses outside North Carolina once you have completed your academic program at Wake Tech, please refer to the Professional Licensure section of the college's distance education authorization page for additional information.
Don't have enough money to pay for a course? Right now, Wake Tech's Propel program offers scholarships that cover the cost of registration and fees.
NOTE: The Propel Scholarship Application is currently closed and will reopen July 1.
Wake Tech also has scholarships tied to the Nurse Aide program, as well as information about available jobs at area health care facilities.
Module A - Describe the NC Nurse Aide l
Module B - Demonstrate an understanding of infection prevention and how the chain of infection relates to the work of a nurse aide
Module C - Describe the role of the nurse aide in dealing with emergencies in a health care facility
Module D - Describe successful and unsuccessful techniques of communication with residents
Module E - Describe a resident's rights and what the nurse aide's role is in maintaining these rights and preventing abuse
Module F - Identify caring behaviors consistent with treating a resident with dignity
Module G - Explain the role of the nurse aide in basic restorative care
Module H - Describe the structure, function, changes, common disorders, and the role of the nurse aide related to the integumentary, musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, urinary, reproductive, endocrine, and immune systems.
Module I - Describe principles of body mechanics that help prevent injury
Module J - Describe nutritional and hydration requirements of the older adult
Module K - Identify safety interventions that the nurse aide can do to create an environment for restraint elimination or reduction as well as the proper use of restraints and the negative effects of restraint use
Module L - Identify effective communication with members of the health care team by reporting and recording information correctly
Module M - Identify the role of the nurse aide in each step of the nursing process
Module N - Describe events that might occur in a health care facility that would require an incident report and list the information to be included on the report
Module O - Describe the importance of a nurse aide's ability to think critically while performing resident care
Module P - Describe the importance of family and family support to the resident
Module Q - Describe the characteristics of a facility incorporating person-centered care
Module R - Identify cognitive changes that occur due to aging
Module S - Describe the psychological effects of aging
Module T - Describe the nurse aide's role in the care of the resident with Alzheimer's
Module U - Explain the role of the nurse aide in the de-escalation of the resident who is agitated
Module V - Explain the role of the nurse aide in pain management
Module W - Describe the nurse aide's role in end-of-life care
Module X - Demonstrate how to perform the skills necessary to care for the resident
Module A - The Nurse Aide l
Module B - Infection Prevention
Module C - The Resident's Enviroment - Safety & Emergency
Module D - Communication
Module E - Law and Ethics
Module F - Dignity
Module G - Basic Restorative Care
Module H - Body Systems
Module I - Body Mechanics
Module J - Nutrition
Module K - Restraint Eliminatin, Reduction, Appropriate Use
Module L - Communicating with the Health Care Team
Module M - The Nursing Process and Nursing Care Plan
Module N - Incident Reports
Module O - Critical Thinking
Module P - Family and Family Support
Module Q - Person-centered Care
Module R - Cognitive Changes Due to Aging
Module S - Psychological Effects of Aging
Module T - Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease
Module U - Mental Health and Mental Illness
Module V - Pain
Module W - End of Life Care
Module X - Threads of Care
168
1
Certified Nursing Assistant
No
Online Orientation as evidence by reading and understanding the program syllabus specifically information regarding mandatory requirements prior to attending clinical.
Curriculum online, navy blue scrubs, black closed toed closed heel non-canvas shoes, watch with a second hand, stethoscope
acute care and long-term care facilities
90% attendance"Lecture, (for blended classes, homework takes the place of attendance), Tests, Lab and Skills proficiency, Final written and skills exam, and mock competency day in preparation of the NA 1 State Testing exam.","Healthcare Provider CPR","Physical and Health Immunizations","Student Identification: Driver's License and Student ID
*After successful completion of the course, students must show valid Government Issued Photo ID and non-laminated Social Security Card to sit for the NNAAP exam. ","Clinical Site Requirements: Health Screening, immunizations (example: Influenza Vaccine), criminal background and drug screen requirements which must be met prior to attending the clinical portion of the program. Please note that certain immunizations require prompt attention due to the clinical deadline. Example: Tuberculosis (TB) screening has four ways a student can obtain this immunization. One of these ways includes a Two-Step TB test that can only be administered 1 week apart. Failure to complete these immunization requirements, could result in dismissal from the program."
N/A
Those interested in health care
N/A
N/A
Nurse Tech
CNA
NAl
Nurse Aide Office http://nurseaide.waketech.edu
919-747-0140
[email protected]
| Details | Section | Date(s) | Location | Price | Seats | 310281 | 06/03/25 - 10/09/25 | Perry Health Sciences Campus | 300.00 | 0 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 311014 | 06/03/25 - 11/13/25 | Northern Wake Campus | 300.00 | 0 | ||
| 308913 | 06/05/25 - 07/29/25 | Public Safety Education Campus | 300.00 | 0 | ||
| 311601 | 07/28/25 - 10/21/25 | Northern Wake Campus | 300.00 | 0 | ||
| 312450 | 08/04/25 - 12/08/25 | Perry Health Sciences Campus | 300.00 | 0 | ||
| 311933 | 08/05/25 - 12/16/25 | Public Safety Education Campus | 300.00 | 0 | ||
| 312318 | 08/07/25 - 09/23/25 | Public Safety Education Campus | 300.00 | 0 | ||
| 312515 | 08/19/25 - 11/13/25 | Public Safety Education Campus | 300.00 | 0 | ||
| 312570 | 10/02/25 - 11/19/25 | Public Safety Education Campus | 300.00 | 0 | ||
| 312571 | 12/04/25 - 02/03/26 | Public Safety Education Campus | 300.00 | 0 |
If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.
Module 1 - Demonstrates participation in delegation with the Nurse
Module 2 - Demonstrates operation of oxygen equipment as directed by Nurse
Module 3 - Demonstrates ability to create a sterile field and maintain sterile technique
Module 4 - Demonstrates changing a sterile dressing for wounds over 48 hours old
Module 5 - Demonstrates ability to perform oropharyngeal and nasopharyngeal suctioning on a conscious and an unconscious client
Module 6 - Demonstrates tracheostomy care for client with an established tracheostomy
Module 7 - Demonstrates ability to assemble and flush tubing during set-up, monitor IV flow rate, redress IV site, and properly discontinue a peripheral intravenous infusion
Module 8 - Demonstrates male and female urinary catheterization using sterile technique
Module 9 - Demonstrates proper technique for adding enteral feeding to an existing infusion, adding enteral feeding to an intermittent tube, and discontinuing an N/G tube
Module 10 - Provides care to a patient with an established ostomy by: obtaining a specimen, irrigating, pouching, and providing routine site care
Module 11 - Demonstrates the break-up and removal of a fecal impaction
Module 12 - Demostrates the technique of finger stick capillary blood glucose testing
Module 1 - Role of the Nurse Aide ll
Module 2 - Oxygen Therapy - Set Up and Monitoring Flow Rate
Module 3 - Sterile Technique
Module 4 - Wound Care: Sterile Dressing Change for Wounds over 48 Hours Old
Module 5 - Suctioning - Oropharyngeal and Nasopharyngeal
Module 6 - Tracheostomy Care (Established Tracheostomy)
Module 7 - Peripheral IV Fluids
Module 8 - Urinary Catheter: Catheterization
Module 9 - Oral/Nasogastric, Gastrostomy, Jejunostomy, and Percutaneous Gastric (P>E>G) Feeding tubes
Module 10 - Elimination Procedures: Ostomy Care and Irrigation
Module 11 - Break-up and Removal of a Fecal Impaction
Module 12 - Finger Stick Capillary Blood Glucose Testing
190
1
Nurse Aide ll
No
HS Diploma or GED
Listed on the NC Nurse Aide l Registry with no substantiated findings
North Carolina Nurse Aide ll, 2nd ed. (2011) by Hegner, Acello, & Needham, Cengage Learning; ISBN-13: 978-1-133-44007-9
Acute and long-term care facilities
90% attendance
N/A
NA l
N/A
N/A
| Details | Section | Date(s) | Location | Price | Seats | 312569 | 08/14/25 - 05/04/26 | Perry Health Sciences Campus | 250.00 | 9 | Register |
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If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.
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 NNAAP skills with 90% proficiency.
Module E - Resident's Rights
Module R - Cognitive Changes Due to Aging
Module S - Psychological Effects of Aging
Module U - Mental Health and Mental Illness
NNAAP Skills
48
No
Nurse Aide l listing on DHSR - Division of Health Service Regulation registry
No
1. 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
2. A current Nurse Aide l listing from another state with no substantiated findings, or
3. Proof of completion of military corpsman training, or
Completion of a RN, LPN, or above training.
NC approved text available online
N/A
90% attendance"Score of 78 or better on written exam
Return demonstration of all NNAAP skills with 90% proficiency"
N/A
Those needing to renew their NAl listing in NC or transfer their NAl listing to NC
Nurse Aide l, NAl, CNA, Nurse Tech
N/A
| Details | Section | Date(s) | Location | Price | Seats | 312002 | 06/23/25 - 07/15/25 | Northern Wake Campus | 160.00 | 0 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 312455 | 08/18/25 - 09/29/25 | Northern Wake Campus | 160.00 | 3 | Register | |
| 312538 | 09/08/25 - 09/30/25 | Northern Wake Campus | 160.00 | 9 | Register | |
| 312567 | 10/15/25 - 11/24/25 | Northern Wake Campus | 160.00 | 9 | Register | |
| 312566 | 10/20/25 - 11/17/25 | Northern Wake Campus | 160.00 | 10 | Register |
If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.
No, you do not have to be a Wake Tech student to take a Nurse Aide class.
You may register online for a class or you may come in to one of the Nurse Aide Offices to register in person. Please call 919-747-0120 before coming to the campus to ensure someone is available to help you.
You may have a blood test done to show proof of immunity.
There are no prerequisites, but you must be at least 16½ years old by the first day of class.
There is no book for the Nurse Aide I class.
There is no orientation session, but you do need to thoroughly read the Nurse Aide syllabus, which can be found on our website.
You may enroll in a Nurse Aide class up to the 10% point of the class, as long as there is seating available.
Yes, Wake Tech offers Nurse Aide classes during the Summer term.
We offer classes year-round and have new classes starting almost every month at the Scott Northern Wake Campus, Perry Health Science Campus and Public Safety Education Campus. We offer day, evening and weekend classes. We also offer classes that are a mix of in-person and online sessions. Look closely at every section, as schedules can be very different.
There is no financial aid, but financial assistance may be available through the Propel program. Email [email protected] for more information.
A confirmation email from your registration will be sent to your Wake Tech email. If you need assistance with your Wake Tech email, call the Help Desk at 919-866-7000.
You need to register and pay the $250 tuition, go to the CastleBranch website, choose package WM83 and pay $116 for your criminal background check, drug test and medical documentation manager. CastleBranch will tell you where to go to submit your urine sample before class begins.
The clinical paperwork is due prior to the clinical prep and orientation date. Submit copies of your Social Security card and other official signature-bearing ID to your instructor then upload the rest of your paperwork to CastleBranch as early as possible to allow time for review and acceptance.
Scrubs need to be worn only during clinical. Please dress modestly for class and lab.
Review the Class Withdrawal/Transfer Policy on the Nurse Aide I syllabus. Email [email protected] and include your name, your Wake Tech ID number, the section number of your class, your home mailing address and phone number and explain what you would like to do.
First, ask your instructor. If your instructor does not know the answer, email [email protected].