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CNA Classes in Raleigh, NC

The CNA Classes in Raleigh, North Carolina that are listed on this page are all the certified nursing assistant classes that are approved by the state. For more information about enrollment in CNA training, classroom schedules, or the cost of instruction, please call one of the phone numbers listed below.

Care One Health Training Institute, Inc.
309 Chapanoke Road #116
Raleigh, NC 27603
(Multiple classes are being offered)

Guiding Lights Nurse Aide I Program
3724 National Drive,
Raleigh, NC 27612
(919) 371-2062

HealthCore Resource School
1001 Navaho Dr #210
Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 872-1178

Thomas Health Care, Inc.
5805 Departure Drive (Suite E)
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 790-9084

Wake Technical Community College
9101 Fayetteville Road
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 866-5800
(Multiple classes are available)

The first step in becoming a nurse aide is to enroll in a training program. Completing an accredited program will make you eligible to apply for the competency exam. If you pass the exam, your name will be listed on the Nurse Aide Registry and you will receive your nurse aide certificate.

nurses-at-health-care-eventThere are several ways to become eligible but one of the best methods is to complete a state-certified training course. These courses offer a minimum of 75 hours of training which is divided into lectures and clinical training. During that time you will be under the care of a qualified nurse aide instructor which is a registered nurse who is trained in educating adults.

You can find suitable course offered by community colleges, private institutions, nursing homes, hospitals, high schools, and even online. Monetary statuses can be a hindrance for many nurse aide candidates. However, there are several courses that offer little or free training. For example, the Red Cross Institution offers standardized training all over the state.

When you complete your training, the next step is to challenge the competency exam. To help conduct the exams, the N.C Department of Health and Human Services made a contract with Pearson VUE. As of December 2012, Pearson VUE has released an online system which made the application process faster and much convenient. With the online system, the applicants may now schedule their own date of examination by following a series of steps. To download a copy of the instructions on how to apply, just follow this link: http://www.pearsonvue.com/nc/nurseaides/schedule/.

You will need to pass the written/oral test and the clinical skills evaluation to get your certificate. Your name on the Registry listing will remain for 24 months. If you wish to maintain your status, you must renew your certificate. To be eligible for renewal, you must be employed as a nurse aide for a minimum of 8 hours.

A notification is sent out by the Registry at least 2 to 3 months before the expiration date of your certificate. The application forms are also sent out during this time. To avoid any problems about receiving your notice and the forms, you must inform the Registry if you changed your name or mailing address. If you do not receive the forms, you can download a copy by going online at www.ncnar.org.

You may update your record on the Registry by:
•    Submitting the Name/Address Change Reporting Form (http://www.ncdhhs.gov/dhsr/hcpr/pdf/nar_coaf.pdf)
•    By calling the registry at (919) 855-3969 – for address changes only
•    By writing to the registry and sending it to:

N.C. Nurse Aide I Registry
2709 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-2709

One option of an advance course that you can take once you become a nursing assistant is to take a medication aide course. By completing a medication aide course, you will be able to take the license exams in order to gain entry into the N.C. Medication Aide Registry. Those who are on the Registry are allowed to work in a N.C. nursing facility only. If you want to become qualified to work in an adult care home, you will need to contact the N.C. Division of Health Service Regulation at (919) 855-3765.

This is city is the capital of the state of North Carolina. It is also the county seat of Wake County. Raleigh is known as the City of Oaks because of the number of oaks found there. It is considered as the 2nd largest city in the state. According to the census of 2010, their total population was at 403,892 people. It has a total area of 144.8 sq miles and a population density of 2,826.3/sq mile.

Health care centers that you can find within the city include Birth Choice, Rx Urgent Care, Easter Seals UCP, MedFirst Medical Center, Brier Creek Urgent Care, Covenant Community Partners, New Beginnings Healthcare, Capital Business Solutions, McGlone Teresa Ph.D., Grew Morter & Hartye PA, A United Community LLC, Neuropsychology Consultants. photo attribution: janeyhenning

Raleigh, MS Nurse Aide Training

The nurse aide training programs that can be located in Raleigh, Mississippi are all listed below. These courses have been certified and approved by the state registry and will make one eligible to schedule a date to take the competency exams after completion.

Rolling Acres Retirement Center
309 Magnolia Drive, Highway 35 South,
Raleigh, MS 39153
(601) 782-4244

For most individuals interested in becoming certified to work as a nursing assistant they will want to enroll in a course that teaches the basics of health care and prepares them for the license exams. These courses are available throughout the state and should always be approved by the state registry. Failing to enroll in an approved course can mean that it is not accepted by the state and would prevent you from scheduling a test date.  You can ensure a course is accepted by calling the Mississippi State Department of Health at 601-364-1100. Programs will teach at least 130 hours of instruction and generally take around 6 weeks to complete depending on the class you choose. Once you finish you become eligible to schedule a date for the exams.

young-college-womenTaking the NNAAP license exams is one of the ways to work as a nursing assistant in Mississippi. The other option is by applying for reciprocity, which is only available to those that are already a CNA that is currently registered in a different state or have failed to renew their license in MS. The process of reciprocity will allow them to transfer state and give them authorization to work in a long-term care facility.

Before one is able to take the exams, one has to apply for it. One of the requirements is to be able to show proof that one has completed a nursing assistant training program that is approved by the state of Mississippi. One also has to complete an application form that can be requested from the training program, the NACES, or by downloading it from the Pearson Vue website. Along with those mentioned, the applicant will also need to send a money order as payment for the testing fees.

For any problems and need of assistance in completing the application, please call the NACES Customer Service at (800) 579-3321. The representatives there are ready and willing to help by answering any questions or clarifications.

Once the NACES receives the application, they will then send the Authorization to Test Notice within 48 hours. This Authorization to Test is a yellow postcard that will contain important information about the tests. If one has not received this within 10 working days, immediately contact the NACES at (800) 579-3321.

Raleigh is both a town and the county seat of Smith County. This town was named after the famous English explorer Sir Walter Raleigh. Raleigh has a total area of 5.1 square miles or 13.1 square kilometers, which makes it the biggest town in the county. As of the 2010 census, their total population had grown up to 1,462 people. photo attribution: collegedegrees360