Nurse Aide Diploma (D45970)
The Nurse Aide curriculum prepares individuals to work under the supervision of licensed nursing professionals in performing nursing care and services for persons of all ages. Topics include growth and development, personal care, vital signs, communication, nutrition, medical asepsis, therapeutic activities, accident and fire safety, equipment management, and employment skills. Upon completion, the student may be eligible for listing on the Nurse Aide I and Nurse Aide II registries.
Admissions Process
- Must meet all College general admission requirements as stated in the Academic Bulletin and Student Handbook. For the most current admissions requirements, please refer to the Cleveland Community College website at www.clevelandcc.edu.
- Students are required to have a high school diploma or a GED per the NC Board of Nursing.
- Students applying for Nurse Aide II must have completed a state-approved Nursing Assistant/Nurse Aide I course with a grade of B or better and must have completed and passed the NA I Competency Exam to be listed on the NA I Registry.
- Upon entry into the class, immunization forms will be uploaded into CastleBranch by the student. Submission dates will be provided by the instructor.
- Nurse Aide Diploma program students must have an 80 average, so they must earn a grade of "B" or better to pass the course.
- Nurse Aide students are required to obtain malpractice insurance through the College business office.
- All Nurse Aide I & II students must acquire a criminal background check and drug testing with CastleBranch. Students will be notified with information concerning CastleBranch. Criminal background checks and drug testing are required by the clinical facilities, who determine all clinical participation. Clinical approval is required prior to beginning clinical education. Failure to complete this requirement in a timely manner will jeopardize the student's ability to complete the class. Instructors will provide more information on this process.
Course and Hour Requirements
Major Courses
Select one set:
| BIO 155 | Nutrition |
3
|
0
| | 3 |
| | and | | | | |
| BIO 163 | Basic Anatomy and Physiology |
4
|
2
| | 5 |
| | | | | | |
| | or | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| BIO 168 | Anatomy and Physiology I |
3
|
3
| | 4 |
| | and | | | | |
| BIO 169 | Anatomy and Physiology II |
3
|
3
| | 4 |
Select one of the following:
| PSY 150 | General Psychology |
3
|
0
| | 3 |
| SOC 210 | Introduction to Sociology |
3
|
0
| | 3 |
Total Major Hours: 31
General Education Courses
Communications:
Humanities Fine Arts:
Total General Education Hours: 6
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 37
Suggested Sequence of Courses
Fall Semester
| BIO 155 | Nutrition |
3
|
0
| | 3 |
| | or | | | | |
| BIO 168 | Anatomy and Physiology I |
3
|
3
| | 4 |
| | | | | | |
| HEA 112 | First Aid & CPR |
1
|
2
| | 2 |
| MED 121 | Medical Terminology I |
3
|
0
| | 3 |
| NAS 101 | Nurse Aide I |
3
|
4
|
3
| 6 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
10
|
6-9
|
3
| 14-15 |
Spring Semester
| BIO 163 | Basic Anatomy and Physiology |
4
|
2
| | 5 |
| | or | | | | |
| BIO 169 | Anatomy and Physiology II |
3
|
3
| | 4 |
| | | | | | |
| HUM 115 | Critical Thinking |
3
|
0
| | 3 |
| MED 122 | Medical Terminology II |
3
|
0
| | 3 |
| NAS 102 | Nurse Aide II |
3
|
2
|
6
| 6 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
12-13
|
4-5
|
6
| 16-17 |
Summer Term
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry |
3
|
0
| | 3 |
| | | | | | |
| PSY 150 | General Psychology |
3
|
0
| | 3 |
| | or | | | | |
| SOC 210 | Introduction to Sociology |
3
|
0
| | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
6
|
0
|
0
| 6 |
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 37
| Diploma | College Transfer |
Yes
|
No
|