Nursing Assistant I Training Program

You may want to look at our NA Refresher Course to see if you qualify to take that abbreviated course. 

Please email Amy Byerly at aeleonard@gtcc.edu for the latest course offerings.

1. You must be at least 18 years of age when you register (no exceptions).
2. Have a valid High School diploma or GED certificate from an accredited school. If you have never taken a class at GTCC before and have a high school diploma from another country, it will need to be validated through our Student Success Center. You may email Jesse Cross at jlcross@gtcc.edu to have this done. This will be checked on the first day of class.
3. Must have a U.S. government-issued Social Security Card, signed and non-laminated (a permanent resident card, such as a Visa, or any other alien identification card will not be accepted) and MUST have an unexpired Government issued photo ID such as a Driver’s License or Passport (must bring a copy of this to the first class).

You MUST bring all of the above documents to the first class for verification by the instructor.  If you do not meet ALL these qualifications, you will be dismissed from the course and will receive a refund of the registration fee.

If GTCC already has your official transcripts on file, you will not need to bring your high school diploma or GED certificate to the first class and will only need to bring your original Social Security card and a copy of your Photo ID. If you are unsure if your official transcript is on file or not, you may email Amy Byerly at aeleonard@gtcc.edu and she can check for you.

1. • NEGATIVE TB/Quantiferon/Chest Xray (Within past year and must NOT expire prior to class end date) - (mandatory) - approximately $40.00 - MD, clinic, or Health Department
   • Flu vaccine – Required if class is in session between September 1 and March 31.  Must be the current vaccine.  You will receive more information the first day of class.  – approximately $40.00 – MD, clinic, or Health Department
   • Watch with a second hand - $10.00 - $12.00
   • Pocket note book - $1.00
   • Two #2 Pencils
   • LIGHT BLUE OR DARK GRAY SCRUBS ARE REQUIRED starting first day of class(not sold at GTCC).
   • Close-toed shoes with backs are required
   • Finger nails MUST NOT PASS FINGERTIPS for THEORY/LAB/CLINICAL. NO artificial nails may be worn for infection prevention. NO fingernail polish may be worn.
   • Hair must be off shoulders and not touch your collar.

    Clinical Requirement:

   As a student enrolled in a healthcare training program with Guilford Technical Community College, you understand that you must complete a clinical field experience with an outside agency as arranged by the college. You further understand, your assigned agency or agencies may have requirements that may differ from those of the college, and that you must meet these requirements to participate in the clinical field experience. Requirements may include but are not limited to:  criminal background checks, specific personal protective equipment (PPE), and specific vaccinations.  Failure to meet these clinical stipulations will preclude you from completing your program requirements and may result in you being withdrawn from the program. Guilford Technical Community College will provide direction on the specific requirements for the agencies that are current at the time of enrollment, but you understand that these may change before you reach the clinical experience. In that event, GTCC will provide direction on meeting the requirements and suggest opportunities, if any, to meet any updated requirements.

Registration Fee for the Course: $254.03.  Financial Aid is not available for the class as it is a non-credit certificate course. 

The textbook cost is included in the registration fee.  It will be available for you to collect the first day of class.

 Required Items:

• Students will be REQUIRED to purchase a student ID badge for $5.  Students will need to bring in cash, check or card to the cashiers office on each campus.  NOTE:  The evening class students MUST come to a campus (Jamestown, Greensboro or High Point) during the day as the Cashiers all close at 5p.  Please click link below for list of required items needed to obtain the ID badge.

 https://www.gtcc.edu/student-life/student-ids.php

Additional Required Items

• TB Test (mandatory) - approximately $40.00 - MD, clinic, or Health Department
• Flu vaccine – Required if class is in session between September 1 and March 31.  Must be the current vaccine.  You will receive more information the first day of class.  – approximately $40.00 – MD, clinic, or Health Department
• Watch with a second hand - $10.00 - $12.00
• Pocket note book - $1.00
• Two #2 Pencils
• LIGHT BLUE OR DARK GRAY SCRUBS ARE REQUIRED starting first day of class(not sold at GTCC).
• Close-toed shoes with backs are required
• Finger nails MUST NOT PASS FINGERTIPS for THEORY/LAB/CLINICAL. NO artificial nails may be worn for infection prevention. NO fingernail polish may be worn.
• Hair must be off shoulders and not touch your collar.

 Clinical Requirement:

As a student enrolled in a healthcare training program with Guilford Technical Community College, you understand that you must complete a clinical field experience with an outside agency as arranged by the college. You further understand, your assigned agency or agencies may have requirements that may differ from those of the college, and that you must meet these requirements to participate in the clinical field experience. Requirements may include but are not limited to:  criminal background checks, specific personal protective equipment (PPE), and specific vaccinations.  Failure to meet these clinical stipulations will preclude you from completing your program requirements and may result in you being withdrawn from the program. Guilford Technical Community College will provide direction on the specific requirements for the agencies that are current at the time of enrollment, but you understand that these may change before you reach the clinical experience. In that event, GTCC will provide direction on meeting the requirements and suggest opportunities, if any, to meet any updated requirements.

 Clinical Sites REQUIRE 2 COPIES of the following vaccination records:

• NEGATIVE TB/Quantiferon/Chest Xray (Within past year and must NOT expire prior to class end date)
• Between September 1 and March 31, you will also need to provide documentation that you have received the current flu vaccination.

Copies of ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST be submitted within the first week of class.

NOTE:  The sitting fee for the state exam will be an additional $140 and is not included in the registration fee and other fees listed above.  Also, students must wait 13 calendar days after graduation to take their skills exam.

• The clinical site may ask you to sign a waiver to allow your criminal history to be obtained, or you may have to get this done on your own.
• Lab and Clinical times and location may vary from your class schedule. You will need to have a flexible schedule. Refunds will not be given for schedule changes students are unable to accommodate.
• The attendance policy is very strict. You may be dismissed from the program if you are absent more than once or tardy greater than 3 times during the Theory and Lab portions of the class. You will be dismissed if you are more than five minutes late or absent during clinical.
• You will be given weekly multiple-choice question tests.  Your instructor will conference with you frequently to help you achieve your goals.  You may be dismissed from the class at the end of theory if your average is below 80%.  Achieving a passing grade of 80% on the cumulative final exam and a passing grade of 80% on the skills performance tests in lab allows the student to proceed to the clinical rotation of the class.  You must complete your Clinical rotation to pass the course and receive your certificate.
• You must be able to accept constructive criticism, control your temper and follow directions carefully.
• Unprofessional or inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated.
• Disrespectful, interruptive, disruptive, impatient behavior toward the instructors, fellow students, staff or clinical staff will not be tolerated at any time.
• You will be dismissed during any portion of this class should your reaction be inappropriate at any time.
• You may be dismissed if the RN Instructor suspects you are a safety risk in clinical due to a student physical or behavioral issues.
• You may be dismissed if you are caught cheating, suspected of alcohol or drug use on campus or before class.
• You will be dismissed for fighting, or for the use of profanity or demonstrating an attitude that would frighten a patient such as loud, raised, angry voices.

1. Disability Services – The NA 1 Departmental Staff want all students to be successful.  If you have any special needs, please contact the Disability Access Services department prior to starting your class so that arrangements can be made for the first day.  Please call 334-4822 Ext. 50113. 
2. English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) or (ESL) – If you feel you need assistance with comprehension of the English Language, you may call 334-4822 Ext. 53107.  This is highly encouraged prior to enrolling in an NA 1 course.
3. Learning Resource Centers – As a student in the NA 1 training program, you have access to the Learning Resource Centers on all three campus locations.
4. Veterans’ Center – If you think you are eligible for VA/Military Education Benefits, please contact the Department of Veterans Affairs at 1-888-GIBILL1 or 888-442-4551.  Eligibility is ultimately determined by the Department of Veterans Affairs, not GTCC.  For additional information, you can contact Flora Taylor at 334-4822 Ext. 50521. 

Veterans and active duty military personnel with special circumstances are welcome and encouraged to communicate these to your Instructor or any member of the NA Training Program Administration. Thank you for your service to our country.

On successful completion of a Nursing Assistant training course at GTCC (NA I, or NA I Refresher), you must pass the North Carolina Nurse Aide Registry exam in order to be listed on the Nurse Aide I Registry. Registry listing is a requirement in North Carolina to work as a Certified Nursing Assistant.  GTCC is a designated in-facility testing center for the Nurse Aide Registry Exam. Testing at GTCC allows you as a student to test in an environment with equipment you are familiar with working around. Students can schedule both the written and the skills exam by setting up an account with Credentia. Please visit credentia.com to start that process. IMPORTANT NOTE:  Be sure to use the correct five digit Program Number/Training Code that is located on the certificate you received at graduation.  

GTCC faculty and staff are not able to assist students with setting up their Credentia accounts.

Remember the Open Labs are available for you, even after you graduate, to return to GTCC and practice your skills prior to your test date. There is an Instructor available to assist you during every Open Lab date. For a schedule of Open Lab dates, times and locations, click on the NA OPEN LAB SCHEDULE (See below FAQ).

The In Facility Test number for GTCC is 34363.

In Facility, testing is on the Jamestown Campus, Business Hall, Room 202.

The testing dates are as follows:

• December 7, 2024 (application deadline is November 22, 2024)

If you are successfully scheduled to test at GTCC, you must be in the classroom, Business Hall Room 202, a half hour before your scheduled skills exam test time.

For questions:  Call Amy Byerly at 336-334-4822 Ext. 53062 or email her (preferred method) at aeleonard@gtcc.edu. Make sure you ask to be added to our email database for the latest course posting to be sent to you.