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Nurse Aide I - 10 weeks - Night Program

REGISTRATION PENDING APPROVAL.

AN ADVISOR WILL CONTACT YOU

AFTER YOU SUBMIT THE REGISTRATION FORM.

 

The Nurse Aide I Training Course is being offered as a ten (10) week in-person class with a classroom, lab, and clinical component. This Continuing Education department class is limited to the first 10 eligible students. Students will be required to have access to a computer that supports the required programs and Internet access.

  

This course includes the basic nursing skills required to provide individuals safe, competent personal care.  Emphasis is placed on person-centered care, the aging process, safety, care of the elderly during emergencies, legal and ethical issues, communication, infection prevention, vital signs, height and weight measurements, elimination, nutrition, basic restorative care, rehabilitation, dementia, mental health, and end-of-life care. Upon successful completion, students will be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills for the entry-level practice of the Nurse Aide I. Students will be eligible to test for listing on the North Carolina Nurse Aide I Registry by successful completion of the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program administered by the North Carolina State testing agency.

 
Summer 2025
 
Dates: May 19, 2025 - August 4, 2025
 
Times: Monday - Thursday, 5 pm - 9 pm
 

Mandatory Orientation: May 15, 2025, at 10 AM, Building 17, Room 109 

Location of Class: Building 17, Room 109
 
Cost:
Tuition and Fees $275.80 + Textbooks approximately $50.00 (NA 1 manual with Student Study Guide located at the MTCC Book store)
 
Required Supplies:
  • 2-3 inch binder
  • 1-inch binder
  • pen
  • note pad
  • Scrubs - to be discussed at orientation
  • White non-skid shoes - to be discussed at orientation
  • Watch with a second hand (no smart watches)
 
Last day to register, provide and meet eligibility documentation, and pay tuition: May 13, 2025.
 
Advisor: Sarah Jornigan 828-652-0639   sjjornigan97@go.mcdowelltech.edu 
 
 
 
 
 
Once you complete your registration, please contact Sarah Jornigan at 828-652-0639 to schedule an appointment to verify your eligibility. There is a lot of information, and there are steps that need to be taken before orientation.
 
Documents needed to verify eligibility:
  • copy of driver's license
  • copy of social security card
  • copy of high school transcripts/diploma or equivalent
 
 
Register online at:
 
or contact Rachel at 828-652-0698 with questions about registration.
 
 

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Students enrolled in the Nurse Aide 1 Course can apply for all the scholarships at the link below. Scholarships will be awarded based on financial need. Scholarship funds are limited, so not everyone will be approved for a scholarship. 
 
For questions regarding scholarships, please call Tabitha Buff at 828-659-0465 or email tmbuff54@go.mcdowelltech.edu 
 
Click the following link for more information on Scholarships and to apply:
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