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Nurse Aide II (Non-credit)
Short Term
Textbook (optional): North Carolina Nurse Aide II, Hegner, 2nd Ed. ISBN: 9781133440079
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Prerequisites
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To learn how to submit documents electronically, look under the registration tab below.
- High School diploma or High School Equivalency certificate.
- Current NC Nurse Aide I listing with no substantiated negative finding.
- Current BLS for Healthcare Provider card from the American Heart Association.
Students must provide proof of the following at the class orientation session:
- A copy of your MMR ( mumps, measles, rubella) 2 doses or positive titer
- A copy of your Tdap (Tetanus/ diphtheria), 1 dose and booster every 10 years
- A copy of completed Hepatitis B vaccination series. A waiver will be provided at orientation if needed.
- A copy of a negative 2-step TB skin test OR blood test results (QuantiFERON Gold) OR negative chest x-ray within the last 5 years if you had a positive PPD (valid through the end of the course).
A 2-step TB test is required, if a blood test is not done. Two-step TB process requires that both tests must be completed within 30 days- Visit 1: Place the first PPD
- Visit 2: 48-72 hours later, the PPD is read
- Visit 3: 1-3 weeks after Visit 1, placement of 2nd PPD
- Visit 4: 48-72 hours later, the PPD is read
- Proof of full Covid-19 immunization
- Annual Influenza vaccine (current)
- Proof of Personal health Insurance
- A copy of AHA BLS training that is active through the end of the course (Durham Tech offers this course)
Failure to submit the above immunizations may prevent the student from progressing to the clinical portion of the course.
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Equipment and Supplies
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- Hunter green scrub shirt and pants
- White or black shoes with a closed heel
- Stethoscope
- Blood pressure cuff
- Watch with a second hand
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Orientation Date
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These will be added here when the next class is posted.
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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.
- Continuing Education by Design (CEED+) Grant covers the tuition cost and materials, and up to $250 in bookstore credits for other costs such as textbooks, supplies, or technology.
- Short-Term Workforce Development Grant includes up to $750 towards the cost of tuition, fees, books, supplies, credentialing tests, transportation, childcare, and other components of the total cost of attendance for eligible courses.
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
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Before students can register, they must submit the following documents for review:
- High School diploma or High School Equivalency certificate.
- Current NC Nurse Aide I listing with no substantiated negative finding.
- Current BLS for Healthcare Provider card from the American Heart Association.
- Completed Durham Tech Registration form. Important: Include the 5-digit class section number (also called Course Number) on the registration form
- If applicable, a letter of intent to pay from a 3rd party payer
- Please include a note if you are applying for financial aid.
Save the documents separately. Do not put them all in one file. They should be saved as digital copies in one of the following formats: PDF, JPEG, TIFF, GIF, or PNG.
To upload your documents:- Go to the Durham Tech Documents portal
- Log in if you already have a Durham Tech account or choose the Create a New Account. Note it may take up to 24 hours for your new account to be created.
- Scroll down to the Nurse Aide Program link and click on Submit Documents
- Fill in your name and email, select the type of document you are uploading, and upload your documents.
- Important: Include the 5-digit class section number (also called Course Number) on the registration form so we know which class you are registering for. Click on Submit.
- Email nurseaide@durhamtech.edu so we know to look for your documents
After your documents are reviewed and approved you will receive an email on the next steps to take. You will also be emailed instructions on how to make your payment in a secure payment portal through Durham Tech.
View more Nurse Aide courses or read more information about Durham Tech Nurse Aide programs (pdf).
Upcoming Program Events
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