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Nurse Aide I

Hybrid Nurse Aide I Course

This Hybrid Nurse Aide Program in Matthews, NC is designed to provide aspiring nurse aides with a flexible, high-quality education that combines online coursework with hands-on clinical training. This innovative program integrates virtual learning with in-person skill development, ensuring that students gain the necessary knowledge and competencies to provide safe and effective patient care.

 

​Schedule
• Two weeks online instruction
• One week skills lab (Monday–Friday, beginning at 5:30pm)
• One week in the nursing home (Monday–Thursday, beginning at 5:30 p.m.)

 

We are also proud to offer a special December session tailored for college students home on winter break. This accelerated format provides a productive opportunity for students to earn their Nurse Aide I certification during their academic downtime. (See calendar dates for this session)

 

Our hybrid course structure is designed for maximum flexibility and student success:

  • Online coursework — Includes interactive modules, discussion boards, and group projects to build a solid foundation in topics like infection control, patient safety, and communication skills.

  • In-person skills lab - Students apply their knowledge in a supervised setting, practicing essential nurse aide tasks with experienced instructors.

  • Nursing Facility - Clinical rotation in a licensed nursing facility, where students gain real-world experience delivering care to patients under supervision.

 

Upon successful completion of the program, students will be eligible to take the North Carolina Nurse Aide I Competency Exam, paving the way for rewarding career opportunities in healthcare settings such as hospitals, nursing homes, and home care agencies.

 

Program Requirement:  Applicants must submit the following documentation to complete the admissions process:

• A completed Admission Application and Enrollment Agreement (link provided upon registration)
• Proof of high school completion: official high school transcript, GED, or college transcript indicating high school completion
• High school students: successful completion of a basic skills assessment (link provided after submission of the admission application)
• Registration fee (refundable prior to the first day of class)
• Government-issued photo identification with signature (Driver’s License, Military ID, or DMV-issued ID card)
• One of the following: Social Security Card, Employment Authorization Document (DACA), or Birth Certificate
• Criminal background check (processed by Nursing Careers Institute)
• Physical examination report dated within the last 12 months
• TB skin test (required prior to beginning clinical rotation)
• Record of immunizations; Hepatitis B vaccination or a signed declination form is required

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Note: Classes with fewer than three registered students may be subject to rescheduling. In such cases, individuals may be asked to transfer their registration to a different class date with sufficient enrollment.

 

Dates are removed when classes are full. Deadline to register is one week prior to the first day of class. 

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2027

  • January 4-January 28

  • February 1-February 25

  • March 1-March 25

  • April 5-April 30

  • May 3-May 27

  • June 7-July 1

  • June 21-July 15

  • July 5-July 29

  • July 19-August 12

  • August 2-August 26

  • September 7-September 30

  • October 4-October 28

  • November 1-November 24

  • November 29-December 22

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