
Contact
Lillie Hill
Director/Instructor
hilll@durhamtech.edu
nurseaide@durhamtech.edu
Nurse Aide I Continuing Education
Short Term
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Prerequisites
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To learn how to submit documents electronically, please email nurseaide@durhamtech.edu.
One of the following:
- High School diploma/HS Equivalency certificate (Official transcripts of Home School organizations must be accompanied by a copy of the verification of state authority to operate), OR
- Proof of successful completion of EFL073, or DRE097, OR
- A transcript documenting successful completion of a college-level English (ENG 111 or higher) course (unofficial transcripts are accepted)
Students must provide proof of the following:
- Proof of immunity for MMR, Varicella, Tdap
- Negative TB skin test within 6 months of the first day of class or a negative chest X-ray within the last 5 years (two-step TB for hospital-based course).
- Hepatitis immunity through vaccination or by signing a declination form.
- An influenza (flu) vaccine spring and fall semesters.
- Personal health insurance (for the Hospital-Based course only)
- COVID-19 vaccination
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Equipment and Supplies
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- Hunter green scrub shirt and pants
- White or black shoes with a closed toe and a closed heel
- Stethoscope
- Blood pressure cuff
- Watch with a second hand
- Notebook and pens
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Orientation Dates
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Course Course Number Date Time Location Hybrid/Hospital - Day 84731 5/5/2023 9-11:30 a.m. EUR, room 149 Hybrid/Hospital - Eve 84730 5/12/2023 3-5:30 p.m. Building 8, room 111 Hybrid - Day 84727 5/12/2023 9-11:30 a.m. OCC, room 119 Hybrid/Hospital - Day 84729 5/12/2023 9-11:30 a.m. Building 8, room 111 Hybrid - Day 84728 5/11/2023 12:30-3 p.m. Building 8, room 111 -
Financial Aid
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- Durham County residents or Durham Public Schools high school graduates can apply for ConnectFund grants that pay for course tuition. The application deadline is 10 days prior to the class start date.
NC CareGivers reimburses participants for training and testing upon successful completion. They will connect you with hundreds of employers who will provide a $500 bonus after 6 months of work with specific employers.
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Registration
- To learn how to submit prerequisite documents electronically and the application steps, email nurseaide@durhamtech.edu. Please include a note if you are applying for financial aid.
All summer 2023 Nurse Aide I classes are full and no longer accepting registrations.
Interested students can email nurseaide@durhamtech.edu for future class offerings.
Upcoming Program Events
NUR-3240A Nurse Aide I
The continuing education Nurse Aide I course is a state-approved course designed to prepare students to work under the supervision of licensed health care professionals and perform nursing care and services for persons of all ages. This course includes basic nursing skills required to provide safe, competent personal care for individuals. Emphasis is on person-centered care, the aging process, communication, safety/emergencies, infection prevention, legal and ethical issues, measurements, elimination, nutrition, basic restorative care/rehabilitation, dementia, mental health, and end-of-life care. Coursework consists of lecture, skills lab, and clinical experience. Upon successful completion, students are eligible to take the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP) Examination for listing on the North Carolina Nurse Aide I Registry (CNAI). Prerequisites: One of the following: High School diploma/Equivalent, ENG002, EFL074, unofficial college transcript. Please email nurseaide@durhamtech.edu for questions regarding the program or registration process. Student must be 16 and a half years of age on or prior to the first day of class.
NUR-3240I Nurse Aide I Hospital-Based
This version of the non-credit, state-approved Nurse Aide I course is targeted toward students who want to work in a hospital setting. The course is designed to prepare graduates to work under the supervision of licensed health care professionals and perform nursing care and services for persons of all ages. This course includes basic nursing skills required to provide safe, competent personal care for individuals. Emphasis is on person-centered care, the aging process, communication, safety/emergencies, infection prevention, legal and ethical issues, measurements, elimination, nutrition, basic restorative care/rehabilitation, dementia, mental health, and end-of-life care. Coursework consists of lecture, skills lab, and clinical experience at an area hospital. Upon successful completion, students are eligible to take the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP) Examination for listing on the North Carolina Nurse Aide I Registry (CNAI). Prerequisites: One of the following: High School diploma/Equivalent, ENG002, EFL074, unofficial college transcript. Additional requirements: Students in this course must be at least 18 years old, will need to complete a criminal background check and a drug screen, provide proof of immunization for COVID-19, MMR, Varicella, Tetanus, Influenza and TB, be certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) and have health insurance PRIOR to the first day of class. Enrollment is limited. Contact nurseaide@durhamtech.edu for questions regarding the program or registration process.
Section Number |
Dates | Location | Building | Room | Time | Format |
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84731 |
5/9 - 7/20
5/9 - 7/20
6/21 - 7/13
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EUR |
128
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T,TH 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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T,TH 7:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Hybrid | |
84729 |
5/15 - 7/31
5/15 - 7/31
6/28 - 7/26
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Main Campus |
110
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M,W 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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M,W 7:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Hybrid | |
84730 |
5/16 - 8/1
5/16 - 8/1
6/27 - 7/25
6/29 - 7/27
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Main Campus |
110
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T,TH 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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T 3:00 PM - 7:30 PM
TH 3:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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Hybrid |