In the State of North Carolina work opportunities are relatively high. To be eligible in NC Registry, one must undergo qualifications made by the N.C. Health Care Personnel Registry Section. CNAs in this State are protected and it is a good place for work experience.

State Contact Information for CNA Certification

NC Nurse Aide Registry (Nurse Aide 1)
NC Department of Health & Human Services
Division of Health Service Regulation
2709 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-2709
Phone #: 919-855-3969
Fax #: 919-733-9764
Website
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CNA Salary in North Carolina

• Between $19,736 to $31,866
• $9.71 per hour typically (Hourly rate will increase by experience)

North Carolina CNA Programs & Training Information

North Carolina CNA training program must have at least 75 hours or more both classroom and clinical training. Some state – approved training programs may differ when it comes to number of hours in classroom and practical training.

Information in North Carolina

It is important to know that state regulations change often.  This site is updated frequently, however, please double check all information with your states official government agency.  Links and contact information are provided for your convenience.

If a certified CNA wishes to work in North Carolina they cannot. North Carolina State DOES NOT ACCEPT RECIPROCITY or license transfers from another state. To be licensed in North Carolina, you must either: (1) pass state-approved Nurse Aide I training (or comparable) and competency testing or (2) pass state-approved Nurse Aide I competency testing.

Renewal in North Carolina

To renew CNA Certification in North Carolina:

(1) A pre-printed recertification form will be mailed out  2- 3 months prior to your expiration date. If you still do not receive any notice, you may obtain renewal form by contacting North Carolina Nurse Aide Registry or visiting the State Registry’s website.

(2) Requirement for renewal is that you must work nursing or nursing – related duties for at least eight hours or more for pay during the 24 month registry listing period.

(3) Completed form with required documents and fees must be mailed to the address indicated in the form.

To renew Expired CNA Certification in North Carolina:

(1) Contact North Carolina Nurse Aide Registry.

(2) Contact registry for appropriate form – completed form with required documents and fees must be mailed to the address indicated in the form.

 

 

North Carolina Approved CNA Programs

South Piedmont Community College
Monroe Campus:
4209 Old Charlotte Highway
Monroe, NC 28110
Phone #: 704-290-5100
Fax #: 704-290-5220

Wadesboro Campus:
514 N Washington Street
Wadesboro, NC 28170
Phone #: 704-272-5300
Fax #: 704-272-5384
Website

• Cost is $815.20 includes:
  • Registration Fee
  • Uniform
  • Textbook
  • Criminal Background Check
  • Drug Screen
• Total of 159 hours for classroom (49), laboratory (70) and clinical (40) training.
• It is an 8-12 week course

 

Fayeteville Technical College Community College
2201 Hull Road
Fayetteville, NC 28303-0236
Phone #: 910-678-8400
Fax #: 910-484-6600
Admission: 910-678-8473
CNA Coordinator: 910-678-9868
Email address: pated@faytechcc.edu
Website

• Cost (Fees are not included):
  • $300 (In-State)
  • $1285.80 (Out-of-State)
• Six (6) credit unit course

 

Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute
Caldwell Campus:
2855 Hickory Boulevard
Hudson, North Carolina 28638
Phone #: 828.726.2200 or 828-264-7670
Fax #: 828-726-2216

Watauga Campus:
506 Community College Drive
Boone, North Carolina 28607
Phone #: 828.297.3811
Fax #: 828-297-4174
Website

• Cost (Fees are not included):
  • $300 (In-State)
  • $1447.80 (Out-of-State)
• Six (6) credit unit course

 

Mcdowell Technical Community College
54 College Drive
Marion, NC 28752
Phone #: 828-652-6021
Fax: 828-652-1014
Website

• Consist 160 hours of classroom and clinical training

 

Coastal Carolina Community College
444 Western Boulevard
Jacksonville, NC 28546
Phone #: 910-455-1221
Admissions #: (910) 938-6394
Email address: admissions@coastalcarolina.edu
Website

• Cost is $1028 includes:
  • Tuition and Fees
  • Books
  • Uniforms/Equipment
  • Liability Insurance
• Six (6) credit unit course

 

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Asheville Campus:
340 Victoria Road
Asheville, NC 28801

Enka Campus:
1459 Sand Hill Road
Asheville, NC 28715
Madison Campus:
4646 US 25-70
Marshall, NC 28753
Phone #: (828) 254-1921
Registration: 828-254-1921, Ext 7600 or 828-649-2947
Email address: admissions@abtech.edu
Website

• Cost is $376.50 includes:
  • Tuition
  • Insurance
  • Books
  • Student Handbook
  • CPR Card
  • Registry Exam Fee
  • Scrub Top
• Consist 146 hours of classroom (90) and clinical (56) training
• Day class is only 6 weeks while evening class is 4.5 months training

 

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