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Wake Tech's Nurse Aide program trains students to provide basic care and support to patients in various settings, including hospitals, nursing homes and home health agencies. The program combines theoretical instruction with hands-on lab and clinical experience, and students learn under the supervision of licensed nursing professionals.
Graduates are eligible to take the North Carolina Nurse Aide State Exam. Those who pass are added to the N.C. Nurse Aide Registry and can begin working in the field.
Nurse Aide courses are offered in person at the following locations:
Some courses may have an online component, but attendance on campus is still required.
Success in the Nurse Aide program requires time, dedication, and consistent effort. Wake Tech and the North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation require students to attend at least 95% of all scheduled hours. The program is delivered through hourly instruction, including lecture, lab and clinical components. Regular attendance means arriving on time, being present for the full duration of each session and actively participating. Missing class time may affect a student's ability to complete the program or sit for the state exam.
Open Lab
The Open Lab provides free learning support for Wake Tech Nurse Aide students. Students can use the dedicated space to independently practice skills learned in class and lab. An instructor will be available to clarify techniques, not to provide full instruction. Students are expected to be proactive and use this time to strengthen their hands-on skills.
When attending the Open Lab, bring your Wake Tech ID and be prepared to provide the name of your current or previous instructor. Before visiting, call the Nurse Aide Office at 919-747-0120 to confirm hours of operation.
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.
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.
Wake Tech also has scholarships tied to the Nurse Aide program, as well as information about available jobs at area health care facilities.
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.
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
16.8
Certified Nursing Assistant
https://ncnar.ncdhhs.gov/index1.jsp
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 https://nurseaide.waketech.edu
919-747-0140
[email protected]
| Details | Section | Date(s) | Location | Price | Seats | 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 | ||
| 316951 | 08/04/25 - 12/10/25 | Northern Wake 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 | ||
| 313116 | 08/22/25 - 11/01/25 | Northern Wake Campus | 300.00 | 0 | ||
| 313142 | 08/26/25 - 10/30/25 | Northern Wake Campus | 300.00 | 0 | ||
| 313156 | 08/26/25 - 11/25/25 | Northern Wake Campus | 300.00 | 0 | ||
| 316509 | 09/30/25 - 02/26/26 | Northern Wake Campus | 300.00 | 0 | ||
| 312570 | 10/02/25 - 11/19/25 | Public Safety Education Campus | 300.00 | 0 | ||
| 316512 | 10/21/25 - 03/10/26 | Perry Health Sciences 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
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Nurse Aide ll
Demonstrate the knowledge by written and skills means an understanding of the overall requirements to successfully pass the Nurse Aide ll competency exam.
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 | 1 | Register |
|---|
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
0
Nurse Aide l listing on DHSR - Division of Health Service Regulation registry
ncnar.org
Demonstrate the knowledge through written and skills means, an understanding of the overall requirements to successfully pass the Nurse Aide l competency exam.
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 | 312455 | 08/18/25 - 09/29/25 | Northern Wake Campus | 160.00 | 0 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 317490 | 09/02/25 - 10/09/25 | Northern Wake Campus | 160.00 | 7 | Register | |
| 312538 | 09/08/25 - 09/30/25 | Northern Wake Campus | 160.00 | 0 | ||
| 312567 | 10/15/25 - 11/24/25 | Northern Wake Campus | 160.00 | 0 | ||
| 312566 | 10/20/25 - 11/17/25 | Northern Wake Campus | 160.00 | 0 |
If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.
Module A - Describe the North Carolina 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 the 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 Environment: Safety and 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 Elimination, Reduction and 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
16.8
Certified Nursing Assistant
https://ncnar.ncdhhs.gov/index1.jsp
No
Online orientation as evidenced by reading and understanding the program syllabus, specifically information regarding mandatory requirements prior to attending clinical.
- Laptop or tablet for the online portion of the program
- Navy blue scrubs (*clinical)
- Black, closed-toe, closed-heel, non-canvas shoes (*clinical)
- A watch with a second hand (*clinical)
- Blood pressure cuff/stethoscope (optional for practice at home)
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 state NA I exam,Health care provider CPR,Physical and health immunizations,Student identification: Driver's license and student ID. After successful completion of the course, students must show a 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. Certain immunizations require prompt attention due to the clinical deadline. (Example: Tuberculosis, or TB, screening has four ways a student can obtain this immunization. One of these includes a two-step TB test that can be administered only one week apart.) Failure to complete these immunization requirements could result in dismissal from the program.
N/A
The course is intended for bilingual Spanish-speaking candidates interested in the health care field and seeking certification as a nursing assistant. Participants must understand and speak English.
El curso está dirigido a candidatos bilingües en español que estén interesados en el campo de la salud y deseen obtener una certificación como Asistente de Enfermería. Los participantes deben comprender y hablar inglés.
N/A
N/A
NA l
CNA
Nurse Tech
| Details | Section | Date(s) | Location | Price | Seats | 317418 | 08/06/25 - 12/17/25 | Public Safety Education Campus | 300.00 | 5 | 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.
There are several convenient registration methods:
NOTE: If you are under age 18, you cannot register online and must register in person. Visit the Nurse Aide Office in Building E, Room 135, on Scott Northern Wake Campus to complete your registration. Before coming to campus, call 919-747-0120 to confirm that someone is available to assist 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.
Nurse Aide classes are offered year-round, with new sections starting almost every month at the Scott Northern Wake, Perry Health Sciences and Public Safety Education campuses. We offer day, evening and weekend options to fit a variety of schedules.
While some classes may include online components for homework, all classes are fully seated and require in-person attendance. Be sure to review each course section carefully, as schedules may vary significantly.
If no class sections are visible, you can request to be notified about the next available section by using the "Notify Me" link.
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.
First, register for the Nurse Aide course and be prepared to pay tuition at the time of registration (cost varies by course).
Next, visit the CastleBranch website to create an account and purchase your clinical compliance package, using code WM83, for $119. This package includes your criminal background check, drug test and medical document manager. CastleBranch will provide instructions on where to complete your urine drug screening, which must be submitted before the first day of class.
Clinical paperwork is due two weeks before your clinical prep and orientation date. Refer to your class schedule for the exact deadline.
You must show verification of identification to your instructor. All other required documents should be uploaded to CastleBranch as early as possible to allow time for review and approval.
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 syllabus.
To request a withdrawal, students can log in to their Self-Service account at selfserve.waketech.edu, go to "Plan & Schedule," select the correct term (Fall, Spring or Summer) and drop the course. Or they can email the Nurse Aide Office at [email protected] with their full name, mailing address, phone number, course number and dates and a brief statement of intent to withdraw.
Students who wish to transfer to another section may request a transfer before the 10% point of the course, if space is available, by emailing the Nurse Aide Office. They must first speak with their current instructor.
First, ask your instructor. If your instructor does not know the answer, email [email protected].