Nurse Aide II

Some continuing education courses are eligible for scholarship funding. Please contact the NCWorks Career Center at (828) 694-1755 for more information.

Course Description:

This course provides training in Nurse Aide II tasks. Emphasis is placed on the role of the Nurse Aide II, sterile technique and specific tasks such as urinary catheterization, wound care, respiratory procedures, ostomy care, peripheral IV assistive activities, and alternative feeding methods. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills and safe performance of skills necessary to be eligible for listing on the North Carolina Nurse Aide II Registry.

Enrollment requirements:

1. Documented proof of current listing on the North Caroline Nurse Aide Registry.​

2. Proof of required immunizations (see list below) are due within a 14-day period after registration occurs or you will be dropped from the course.

3. IDs required on the first day of class (names must match on both):

1. A Signed Social Security Card (paper card, non-laminated), or letter from the Social Security Office stating that card has been requested.
2. Current Driver’s License or government-issued picture ID.
3. High school diploma or GED.

d. Must be 18 years of age by end of course.

4. You can register for the course when you view the course schedule below.

5. A statement will be signed the first day of class to confirm that the Student Handbook was reviewed and that students know how to access the document if needed during the course.

6. Course fees are due at the time of registration.

Immunization Requirements:

When registering for this course, students must ensure that they have the following immunization records available. Those records must be uploaded into the Viewpoint Health Portal. Please see instructions below. For questions or concerns about the requirements, or if you need assistance with this process, please reach out to our Clinical Coordinator Allison Yingst at (828) 694-4761 or email at: a_yingst@blueridge.edu

List of Required Immunizations:

• MMR: 2 doses required or titer
• Varicella: 2 doses required or titer
• Hepatitis B (proof of 1st dose at registration, with correct dosing following): titer also accepted
• TDAP/TD booster: expires every 10 years
• TB Screening
• Flu vaccine required if students are enrolled in courses that run between October 1st and April 1st.
• Covid: optional but some clinical sites might have additional requirements in place if students did not receive

Official immunization records/vaccines can be requested from your Primary Care Physician or the Health Department.

Online Registration and Waitlist:

Contact Us

Blue Ridge Community College
Allied Health Program Office and Registration:

Leigh Angel
Dean of Health Sciences
(828) 694-1729
la_angel@blueridge.edu

Sheila Merrill
Allied Health Program Specialist and Registration
(828) 694-1748
alliedhealth@blueridge.edu​