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: Fall I *Online | Time *Skills Lab | Evening Clinicals *In Person |
|---|---|---|
| September 7 - October 22 (7 weeks). Final exam October 21 | Monday - Thursday, 5 to 8 p.m. | October 12, 13, 14, 18 & 19 - 3 to 11 p.m. |
| Evening Classes: Fall II *Online | Time *Skills Lab | Evening Clinicals *In person |
|---|---|---|
| November 1 - December 17 (7 weeks). Final exam December 15 | Monday - Thursday, 5 to 8 p.m. | December 7, 8, 9, 13 & 14 - 3 to 11 p.m. |
| Weekend Classes: Full-Term Fall *Online | Time *Skills Lab | Weekend Clinicals *In person |
|---|---|---|
| September 11 - December 17 (14 weeks). Final exam December 12 | Saturday & Sunday, 5 to 8 p.m. | November 20 & 21; December 4, 5 & 11 - 3 to 11 p.m. |
*Please note that last day of class falls on a week day which is not typical for the weekend program.
Tuition & Fees
$1,100
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 | March 1, 2021 | 4-6 weeks after application deadline |
| Fall 2021 | July 1, 2021 | 4-6 weeks after application deadline |
| Spring 2022 | November 1, 2021 | 4-6 weeks after application deadline |