Nurse Aide
Carolinas College is excited to announce the return of this exciting program!
Our flexible Nurse Aide I program is ideal for anyone looking for the perfect first step into healthcare. Learn everything you need to know about providing basic nursing skills in a structured healthcare setting under the supervision of a registered nurse. You’ll be set up for success to become a certified nursing assistant (CNA), a career that’s currently in high demand at Atrium Health.
Plus, you'll be able to begin your reliable and rewarding career quickly - you could finish the program and get credentialed in a matter of months.
Program Highlights
- Program offers tremendous flexibility with evening or weekend options
- Atrium Health currently has a high demand for CNAs
- Students could finish program and be credentialed within 2-3 months
- 150 total hours of learning
Curriculum
- 150 total credits required for completion
- Evening or weekend options
Nurse Aide 1 schedule
| Evening Classes: Summer I *In person | Time | Evening Clinicals |
|---|---|---|
| May 10 - June 23 (7 weeks). Final exam June 23 | Monday - Thursday, 4 to 10 p.m. | June 15, 16, 17, 21 & 22 - 3 to 11 p.m. |
| Evening Classes: Summer II *In Person | Time | Evening Clinicals |
|---|---|---|
| July 6 - August 18 (7 weeks). Final exam August 18 | Monday - Thursday, 4 to 10 p.m. | June 10,11,12,16 & 17 - 3 to 11 p.m. |
| Weekend Classes: *In person | Time | Weekend Clinicals |
|---|---|---|
| May 15 - August 15 (14 weeks). Final exam August 14 |
Saturday & Sunday, 4 to 10 p.m. | July 25 & 31; August 1, 7 & 8 - 3 to 11 p.m. |
Tuition & Fees
$1,100
Tuition and Fee Details
Application Requirements
- Submit an online application here.
- Submit high school transcripts (or equivalent), or college transcripts.
- Must pass a criminal background check
- Must have access to a computer and internet connection
Deadlines
| Term | Deadlines | Decision Notification |
|---|---|---|
| Summer 2021 | Ongoing | Within 4-6 weeks of submitting a completed application |
| Fall 2021 | July 1, 2021 | Within 4-6 weeks of submitting a completed application |
| Spring 2022 | November 1, 2021 | Within 4-6 weeks of submitting a completed application |