Course Description:
This refresher course is designed for individuals who have met one of the following criteria:
- Had a previous listing on a state Nurse Aide Registry that has not been expired for more than 10 years
- Holds a state recognized health care credential such as a certified medical assistant (CMA/CCMA) or emergency medical technician (EMT). Personal Care Technician (PCT) and med tech certifications do not qualify an individual for the nurse aide refresher course. Please contact Michele James at m.james1@blueridge.edu if you have any questions.
- Military health care training equivalent to Nurse Aide I training
Upon successful completion of this course students will receive documentation for how to apply for the State Nurse Aide Competency Testing.
Important Course Information – Please read:
Enrollment requirements:
1. Documented proof of one of the following:
- A previous listing on the North Carolina Nurse Aide Registry (or another state Registry) that has not been expired for more than 10 years
- A state recognized health care credential such as a certified medical assistant (CMA/CCMA) or emergency medical technician (EMT). Personal Care Technician (PCT) and med tech certifications do not qualify an individual for the nurse aide refresher course. Please contact Michele James at m.james1@blueridge.edu if you have any questions.
- Military healthcare training equivalent to Nurse Aide I training
2. IDs required on the first day of class (names must match on both):
- A Signed Social Security Card (paper card, non-laminated), or letter from the Social Security Office stating that card has been requested.
- Current Driver’s License or government-issued picture ID.
- CPR required (American Heart Association and Red Cross preferred). If you need certification, please email AHA@blueridge.edu for information on upcoming schedules and cost.
3. You will register for the course when you view the course schedule below.
4. 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.
5. Course fees are due at the time of registration.
Online Registration and Waitlist:
Contact Us
Blue Ridge Community College
Allied Health Program Office and Registration:
Michele James
Nurse Aide Faculty
(828) 694-1839
m.james1@blueridge.edu
Sheila Merrill
Allied Health Program Specialist and Registration
(828) 694-1748
alliedhealth@blueridge.edu
Technical Standards
Students enrolling in these programs must meet specific emotional, behavioral, physical, and cognitive standards. This information is found in Technical Standards. Students qualifying for special accommodations to these standards must contact Student Accessibility Services at (828) 694-1813 or access@blueridge.edu for more information.
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