Nurse Aide
The healthcare industry continues to seek experienced professionals equipped with the knowledge and skills to address the population's evolving medical needs. As a result, careers in fields like certified nurse aide continue to be an attractive career option for many of today's graduates.
What You Will Learn
A certified nurse aide, or CNA, is a medical professional who provides personal care and performs basic nursing skills for adults. In Central Piedmont's Nurse Aide program, emphasis is placed on the aging process (including mental, social, and physical needs of the elderly), patient's rights, nutrition management, elimination procedures, safe environment, restorative services, personal and special care procedures and activities, human body structure/function and related common diseases/disorders, communication and documentation, death and dying, and roles of the nursing assistant and health team members. The nurse aide curriculum prepares you to work under the supervision of licensed healthcare professionals in performing nursing care and services for persons of all ages.
Upon successful completion of the program, you will be required to complete a skills/competency evaluation and will be able to register for the NC competency exam.
Why Choose Central Piedmont
At Central Piedmont, we teach students to be leaders in their industry. In our nurse aide program, you will:
- learn from field-experienced instructors
- gain valuable hands-on experience in class and in the lab
- receive on the job training during your clinical rotation
- complete your training at a fraction of the cost as compared to a private school
Real World Education
At Central Piedmont, your education goes beyond what you learn in class. We offer numerous opportunities for you to enhance your learning — and to make friends, network, and pursue your passions — through clubs and organizations, sports, events and activities, leadership opportunities, job experience, volunteer experiences, visual and performing arts, and even international experiences.
Nurse Aide Careers and Average Salary
When you finish the program, you will be required to complete a skills/competency evaluation and will be able to register for the NC competency exam. You may be eligible to be listed on the registry as a Nursing Aide I and Nursing Aide II and may get jobs in home health agencies, hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, extended care facilities, and doctor’s offices. The nurse aide profession offers both variety in the workplace and competitive salaries. Visit Central Piedmont’s Career Coach or the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics for detailed nurse aide career requirements and opportunities, salary information, and job openings.
Career CoachThe Details
-
Program Options
Earn a nurse aide certificate. The college catalog lists the nurse aide program options, courses, eligibility, and requirements currently available at Central Piedmont.
Visiting Students
If you wish to transfer nurse aide I training course credit back to your home institution, explore how to enroll at Central Piedmont as a visiting student.
Continuing Education
Central Piedmont's continuing education provides non-degree courses and programs, including job skills, industry-focused career training, certificates, certifications, professional licensure, and personal enrichment. Day, evening, weekend, and online opportunities are available.
College and Career Readiness
If you are looking for programs to gain the knowledge or skills necessary to finish a high school degree or to get a job, visit Central Piedmont's College and Career Readiness.
College Credit for High School Students
Visit Career and College Promise to learn about opportunities for high school students to earn college credit at Central Piedmont.
-
Nurse Aide Program Requirements
You will need to submit official transcripts to the college, with at least one showing proof of graduation from that institution. You must be eligible for ENG 111. We recommend that you take these two classes if you plan on applying to other health programs. Also, you must take any required placement testing (Central Piedmont placement tests) and meet with an advisor. Once you successfully complete the program, you will be required to complete a skills/competency evaluation. Registration for the NC competency evaluation will take place after successful completion of the course. Students must be 18 years old by the time of the clinical.
For detailed information on nurse aide program options, courses, eligibility, and requirements, visit the Central Piedmont Community College catalog.
-
Locations and Course Delivery Methods
Classes, labs, and clinicals for the nurse aid program are offered at:
Courses available and their schedules can change each semester. Check the nurse aide program options, courses, eligibility, and requirements each semester.
Open Labs
If you are currently enrolled in Nurse Aide I at Central Piedmont, you can take advantage of nurse aide open labs. You must have an appointment to attend an open lab session. Please email one of the instructors listed for each campus to make an appointment.
- You are not allowed in the lab without a staff or faculty member from the nurse aide department present.
- College rules still apply to successful completers who take advantage of this opportunity, just as it would during the regular semester.
- Dates are subject to change, so please check back prior to coming to lab.
Central Campus
- Location: Belk Building, Room 2107
- Email Carol Godwin (carol.godwin@cpcc.edu) to make appointment.
Levine Campus
- Location: Levine I Building, Room 1202
- Email Barbra Wetzel (barbra.wetzel@cpcc.edu) to make an appointment.
-
Career Coach
-
Costs and Aid
Central Piedmont provides real-world, affordable, hands-on education and career training. Learn how much it costs to attend Central Piedmont. Financial aid and scholarships are available.
Nurse Aide Program Costs
In addition to regular tuition and fees, there are laboratory fees assigned to courses with a lab/clinical component. Additional costs include textbooks, workbooks, medical fees for a physical exam, uniforms, personal protective equipment, and drug screening and immunizations.
Check out the program cost sheet.
For more details, email us.
Scholarships
-
Related Programs
- Biomedical Equipment Technology
- Cardiovascular Technology
- Cytotechnology
- Dental Assisting
- Dental Hygiene
- Emergency Medical Science
- Healthcare (non-degree)
- Human Services Technology
- Medical Assisting
- Medical Laboratory Technology
- Medical Office Administration
- Nursing
- Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Ophthalmic Medical Personnel
- Pharmacy Technology
- Physical Therapist Assistant
- Polysomnography
- Respiratory Therapy
- Surgical Technology