Policy/Regulations-Re: Enrollment
The NC Board of Nursing and the NC Division of Health Service Regulation
recommend that students must be at least 18 years old to register for a Nurse Aide I
class. Students who are under 18 years old are not eligible to register and pay for a
Nurse Aide 1 class.
Enrollment Date
Students are expected to enroll with the school at least one week before the start of
classes to give room for background checks, drug tests, and immunization.
Specific Entrance Requirements/Course(s)
All prospective students are expected to have the equivalent of a high school
diploma or GED. A copy of the high school diploma or GED must be submitted at
the time of enrollment.
They are also required to possess the following:
- A copy of high school diploma equivalent or GED
- Ability to read, write, and speak English;
- Be in good health and able to bend, twist, lift at least 50 pounds, and be free from
any communicable disease; and - Not listed on the Nurse Aide Registry in revoked status;
- Have a current TB test or chest x-ray within the last 12 months showing no
active TB or communicable disease processes - Obtain and submit a criminal background check
- Obtain and submit drug test result