Wake Tech's Nurse Aide, also known as Certified Nursing Assistant, programs introduce students to basic nursing skills needed in a health care setting and are approved by the North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation.
Nurse Aide courses are in-person classes at the following locations:
Some courses have an online component, but attendance on campus is still required.
The open lab at Scott Northern Wake Campus (Building E, Room 135), is available only for Wake Tech Nurse Aide students. Bring your Wake Tech ID for verification.
Disability Support Services adapts college services to the specialized, individual needs of otherwise-qualified students with disabilities.
For more information, email [email protected] or call 919-747-0120.
Wake Tech academic programs (credit and non-credit) that are designed to lead to professional licenses are tied to North Carolina or national certifications. If you intend to pursue professional licenses outside North Carolina once you have completed your academic program at Wake Tech, please refer to the Professional Licensure section of the college's distance education authorization page for additional information.
Don't have enough money to pay for a course? Right now, Wake Tech's Propel program offers scholarships that cover the cost of registration and fees.
NOTE: The Propel Scholarship Application is currently closed and will reopen July 1.
Wake Tech also has scholarships tied to the Nurse Aide program, as well as information about available jobs at area health care facilities.
Direct Care Workers play a vital role in health and long-term care systems by improving the quality of life for the people they assist and support. This course is designed to prepare the student to render assistance to aged persons and their families who need support with personal care and home maintenance. The course will explore a variety of direct care worker roles, the education and/or skills needed, and the many different settings for employment. This course will introduce you to the healthcare aide career pathway and satisfy your compassion, commitment, and heart for helping others
To be notified when this course becomes available, please use
Wake Tech's Notify Me service.
This course prepares graduates to provide personal care and perform basic nursing skills for the elderly and other adults. Emphasis is on the aging process, including mental, social and physical needs of the elderly; patient's rights; nutrition management; elimination procedures; safe environment; restorative services; personal and special care procedures and activities; human body structure and function and related common disease/disorders; communication and documentation; death and dying; and roles of the nurse aide and health team members. A skill competency evaluation is required. The course includes class, laboratory, and clinical learning experiences. Upon satisfactory completion of the course and skill competency evaluation administered by Credentia, the graduate is eligible to apply for listing as a Nurse Aide I by DHSR - N.C. Division of Facility Services
Registration Instructions NA I:
Prior to registration, students should first read the Nurse Aide I Syllabus web page. https://www.waketech.edu/programs-courses/non-credit/workforce-training/healthcare-wellness/nurse-aide/1/syllabus.
Prior to the first day of class, students must pay ($119.00 in addition to class tuition), for the medical documentation manager through Castle Branch: https://portal.castlebranch.com/WL15.
Prior to the first day of class, students should have submitted the background and drug screen. (Issued by Castle Branch).
Students should begin obtaining all mandatory paperwork/immunizations noted by Castle branch. (Failure to have all mandatory paperwork completed by the due date noted in the class schedule, will result in dismissal from the program without the ability of a refund).
Castle Branch instructions: Go to website: https://portal.castlebranch.com/WL15. Select: Nurse Aide. Order Package Code: WM83-background, drug, and medical documentation (very important to choose this code). *Note, this is a onetime cost of $119.00*. This site will house all of the mandatory paperwork/immunizations etc. submitted by you. These immunizations can be updated annually. *Begin Drug and Background screening prior to course entrance.
Begin uploading mandatory documents. *Please note that if the class attends Wake Med or Duke hospital for clinicals, an additional cost may be needed for the clinical site's "Rotation Manager".
The Nursing Division Advisory Committee meets regularly for discussion regarding the Nurse Aide program needs.
| Details | Section | Date(s) | Location | Price | Seats | 309225 | 05/27/25 - 07/31/25 | Northern Wake Campus | 300.00 | 0 |
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| 310281 | 06/03/25 - 10/09/25 | Perry Health Sciences Campus | 300.00 | 0 | ||
| 311014 | 06/03/25 - 11/13/25 | Northern Wake Campus | 300.00 | 0 | ||
| 308913 | 06/05/25 - 07/29/25 | Public Safety Education Campus | 300.00 | 0 | ||
| 311601 | 07/28/25 - 10/21/25 | Northern Wake Campus | 300.00 | 0 | ||
| 312450 | 08/04/25 - 12/08/25 | Perry Health Sciences Campus | 300.00 | 0 | ||
| 311933 | 08/05/25 - 12/16/25 | Public Safety Education Campus | 300.00 | 0 | ||
| 312318 | 08/07/25 - 09/23/25 | Public Safety Education Campus | 300.00 | 0 | ||
| 312515 | 08/19/25 - 11/13/25 | Public Safety Education Campus | 300.00 | 0 | ||
| 312570 | 10/02/25 - 11/19/25 | Public Safety Education Campus | 300.00 | 0 | ||
| 312571 | 12/04/25 - 02/03/26 | Public Safety Education Campus | 300.00 | 0 |
If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.
This course prepares students to perform more complex skills for patients or residents, regardless of setting. A skill/competency evaluation is required. The course includes classes, laboratory sessions, and clinical learning experiences. Upon satisfactory completion of the course and skill/competency evaluation, the graduate is eligible to apply for listing as a Nurse Aide ll by the North Carolina Board of Nursing Nurse Aide Registry. In all employment settings, the listed Nurse Aide ll will work under the direction and supervision of licensed personnel.
| Details | Section | Date(s) | Location | Price | Seats | 312569 | 08/14/25 - 05/04/26 | Perry Health Sciences Campus | 250.00 | 9 | Register |
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If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.
This course is designed to provide a review of the Nurse Aide l core content to prepare individuals who have been or are currently listed on a Nurse Aide l Registry, have successfully completed a state-approved training program, hold a state-recognized health care credential from any state, or military personnel who have had medical/corpsman training to sit for the Nurse Aide l State Exam.
| Details | Section | Date(s) | Location | Price | Seats | 312002 | 06/23/25 - 07/15/25 | Northern Wake Campus | 160.00 | 0 |
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| 312455 | 08/18/25 - 09/29/25 | Northern Wake Campus | 160.00 | 7 | Register | |
| 312538 | 09/08/25 - 09/30/25 | Northern Wake Campus | 160.00 | 9 | Register | |
| 312567 | 10/15/25 - 11/24/25 | Northern Wake Campus | 160.00 | 10 | Register | |
| 312566 | 10/20/25 - 11/17/25 | Northern Wake Campus | 160.00 | 10 | Register |
If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.
No, you do not have to be a Wake Tech student to take a Nurse Aide class.
You may register online for a class or you may come in to one of the Nurse Aide Offices to register in person. Please call 919-747-0120 before coming to the campus to ensure someone is available to help you.
You may have a blood test done to show proof of immunity.
There are no prerequisites, but you must be at least 16½ years old by the first day of class.
There is no book for the Nurse Aide I class.
There is no orientation session, but you do need to thoroughly read the Nurse Aide syllabus, which can be found on our website.
You may enroll in a Nurse Aide class up to the 10% point of the class, as long as there is seating available.
Yes, Wake Tech offers Nurse Aide classes during the Summer term.
We offer classes year-round and have new classes starting almost every month at the Scott Northern Wake Campus, Perry Health Science Campus and Public Safety Education Campus. We offer day, evening and weekend classes. We also offer classes that are a mix of in-person and online sessions. Look closely at every section, as schedules can be very different.
There is no financial aid, but financial assistance may be available through the Propel program. Email [email protected] for more information.
A confirmation email from your registration will be sent to your Wake Tech email. If you need assistance with your Wake Tech email, call the Help Desk at 919-866-7000.
You need to register and pay the $250 tuition, go to the CastleBranch website, choose package WM83 and pay $116 for your criminal background check, drug test and medical documentation manager. CastleBranch will tell you where to go to submit your urine sample before class begins.
The clinical paperwork is due prior to the clinical prep and orientation date. Submit copies of your Social Security card and other official signature-bearing ID to your instructor then upload the rest of your paperwork to CastleBranch as early as possible to allow time for review and acceptance.
Scrubs need to be worn only during clinical. Please dress modestly for class and lab.
Review the Class Withdrawal/Transfer Policy on the Nurse Aide I syllabus. Email [email protected] and include your name, your Wake Tech ID number, the section number of your class, your home mailing address and phone number and explain what you would like to do.
First, ask your instructor. If your instructor does not know the answer, email [email protected].