Nurse Aide I Program

The Nurse Aide I program is designed to teach fundamental skills required of health care professionals.

The length of the program is 166.5 hours. Upon successful completion of this program, students are eligible to take the NC Division of Health Service Regulation Nurse Aide Registry Exam. The registry listing is required to be employed by hospitals, long-term facilities, and home health agencies.

Nurse Aide I is a prerequisite for the Nurse Aide II program, Practical Nursing program and Associate Degree Nursing program.

Class attendance is mandatory. Students are allowed to be absent a total of two lecture/lab sessions and two clinical sessions. A tardy greater than 10 minutes is equal to one absence.  Classes are taught days, evenings, and weekends at Rowan-Cabarrus’ North Campus, South Campus and College Station locations and repeat throughout the year.

What does a nurse aide do? Find out from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. As well as a task list from the North Carolina Board of Nursing.

Upcoming Courses

NAI clinical is during the same days/times as lecture/lab and will vary throughout Cabarrus/Rowan County. Please note that clinical may be in Rowan County even if the classroom portion is in Cabarrus County and vice versa.

Registration Option

Calling

704-216-7222 or 704-216-3742

In-Person

North campus in Salisbury building N101

South campus in Concord building S201

We also offer Online Registration through Modern Campus (note students under 18 must call to register).

Please see below:

1. Search NAS in Course Code Number
2. Click Search
3. Review NAI courses
4. Click on the blue NAS-3240A to review additional course details
5. Click Select once desired class is chosen
6. Click Add Section
7. Click Next (right upper corner)
8. Complete the register and pay section for CE class registration

Expected Fees & Supplies

• Class tuition is $205.43.
• Drug Screen and Background Check $90.75 (specific details provided on the 1st day of class)
• Payment is due at the time of registration.
• Nurse Aide I Course Pack
• Nurse Aide I uniform patch can be purchased at Beacon’s Nest and Navigation Station. (Uniform and patch are not needed for the first day of class).
• A wristwatch with a second hand should be worn on the first day of class.

Required Documentation

Students must bring the following documents on the first day of class:

• NAI application provided on first day of class.
• Physical, emotional, tech standard form  provided on the first day of class.
• Evidence of a U.S.-issued high school diploma or High School Equivalency or proof of Associates, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree (copy of diploma or transcript copies)
  • If unavailable, successful completion of Bronze Career Readiness Certification (CRC) will be required. This certification may take some to time to complete, so please plan ahead.
  • For more information about the CRC, visit one of our Employability Labs.
• Unexpired government-issued picture ID.
• Must have the following clinical requirements:
  • Full Covid-19 vaccine series (highly recommended)
  • One PPD with reading
  • Tetanus vaccine within the last 10 years
  • Clinical-approved drug screen/background check

For More Information

• Rowan-Cabarrus Navigation Station at 704-216-7222
• Casey Hinson (casey.hinson@gxitma.net, 704-216-3452)
• Roberta DiMascio (roberta.diMascio@gxitma.net, 704-216-3855)

Please remove all NAI classes that have already started under the Upcoming classes heading. Jan 7th, 13th, Feb 11th and 24th.
In this same sections please add the below registration details: