Nursing Assistant I Program
The Nursing Assistant I course at Forsyth Tech is a state approved course which teaches basic nursing skills to the student. Such skills are required to provide personal care for patients, residents, the elderly, and others requiring medical assistance in a healthcare setting. Emphasis is placed on patient safety and infection control, the aging process, communication, legal and ethical issues, patient rights, personal care, vital signs, elimination, nutrition, emergencies, rehabilitation, proper body mechanics and mental health.
Through classroom instruction, laboratory work and practical clinical application students are prepared to take the North Carolina Nurse Aide Competency Examination, a requirement for listing on the NC Nurse Aide I Registry. CPR certification is included in the class and required to be taken by all students even if they hold a current CPR certification.
Upon successful completion of the state exam, the candidate will be considered a Certified Nursing Assistant I (CNA I).
Please read all instructions prior to beginning your enrollment.
To facilitate these requirements, the Health Sciences Division has enlisted the help of a Compliance Tracking System called “COMPLIO,” http://forsythtechcompliance.com/ , which will guide students through the process and assist in keeping their records updated along their career pathway. The fee for this service is $95 for 2 years and can be renewed or transferred between programs, if needed. A direct helpline and video tutorials are available on the site. Prior to setting up your COMPLIO account you will need:
1. One form of identification must be a Driver’s License (not expired) -or- official government-issued signature bearing photo ID.
2. Social Security Card (first and last names must match above ID exactly)
3. Copy of High School Diploma/GED -or- copy of unofficial college transcript.
4.
Documentation of successfully passing the TABE placement test (NON-OPTIONAL). You will be testing in the areas of reading and math. Placement testing is administered by appointment each
Wednesday at 9:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 5:00 p.m. on West Campus in Room 8.
To schedule an initial appointment or a retake, call 336-734-7831. A 30 day waiting period is required after 2 unsuccessful attempts before a 3rd retake can be scheduled.
5. Proof of the following immunizations and vaccinations:
• Tuberculin (TB) Test– Negative results of 2 TB skin tests within the last 12 months (must be administered at least 7 but no more than 21 days apart) –OR– Negative results of 1 serum blood test (QuantiFERON, T. Spot (IGRA)) blood draw within the last 12 months –OR– Negative chest x-ray within the past 5 years for students who have a history of positive skin tests with written evaluation by healthcare provider for signs and symptoms within the last 12 months if x-ray is over 1 year old
• Annual Flu Shot– for all classes between October and March
• COVID Vaccine– Moderna or Pfizer vaccine (total of 2 doses of original series or 1 dose Bivalent) -OR- Johnson/Johnson vaccine 1 dose.
When you have gathered all the above documents, set up an account with COMPLIO under the Nursing Assistant I Program using this link http://forsythtechcompliance.com/ . Choose the NEW STUDENT BUNDLE. Once your account is activated, the background check will be initiated, and the drug screen will be scheduled. You will receive an email from COMPLIO to take with you for your drug screen.
Once these steps are completed send an email with the Subject “COMPLIO Complete” to nai_naii_medaide@forsythtech.edu you will be ready to register or be waitlisted for a class.
* All prices subject to change
Registration: $255 (Malpractice Insurance, CPR, Campus Access, Parking and Security (CAPS) Fee included)
Compliance tracking fee with COMPLIO: $95
*Books – Contact the bookstore 336.734.7100 or https://forsythtech.bncollege.com/ for pricing. Nurse Aide I Training Program Student Manual (July 2024) Nurse Aide I/Training Program Policy/Lab Manual (Fall 2025) CPR Manual (2020 American Heart Association BLS)
Uniform (Navy Blue) – can be purchased at a vendor of your choice with white closed-toed, non-porous shoes.
Stethoscope and blood pressure cuff (optional, but highly recommended)
ID Badge: Forsyth Tech Student ID: (Must state Name and Nurse Aide I Student) – Visit the E-Account website: https://short.forsythtech.edu/eaccounts
State Certification Exam $140
- High School Diploma/GED -or- Related college coursework
- Skills include professionalism, teamwork, customer service, communication, organization, and self-motivation skills.
- Safety is key and all precautions must be taken to prevent the transmission of infectious diseases or injury.
- The physical demands include:
- Walking/standing for 4-6 hours
- Bending pushing, pulling, or lifting up to 25 lbs.
- Assisting residents safely from bed to wheelchair, moving in bed and walking.
- Operating mechanical lifts
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the student to successfully perform the essential functions of this course. Reasonable learning accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Please refer to Accessibility Resources for students in need of learning accommodation. https://www.forsythtech.edu/accessing-utilizing-accessibility-resources/
IMPORTANT: Criminal Background Checks/Drug Screening Disclosure
Healthcare facilities that provide clinical experiences for Forsyth Technical Community College programs
require criminal background checks and drug screenings. The healthcare facility holds the right to deny a
student admission into their facility based upon the information presented in the initial background
check and drug screening process.
Additionally, national and/or state registry and/or licensure boards may prohibit eligibility for registry or
licensure based on criminal background records. The criminal background check and drug screening are
administered by a third-party vendor.
After the student completes the requirements for the background check, the clinical agency will notify
the college if a student will not be allowed at the site due to a finding on the criminal background check.
Specific information about the findings will NOT be disclosed to the college. If a student is denied access
to a clinical facility based on criminal background checks, the student will NOT receive a secondary
placement in another facility. The student will not be able to progress in the program due to the inability
to meet the clinical objectives.
Acceptance into the Nursing Assistant program also requires successfully passing a drug screening.
ONLY ONE (1) attempt is allowed. If the drug screening is flagged (failed) for any reason, the student
will not be able to progress in the program and will be ineligible for placement on the program
waitlist for a period of six (6) months (from the date of the flagged result). Specific information about
the findings will NOT be disclosed to the college.
This is a Continuing Education (CE) course based on contact hours. Please be advised that this program has firm absence policies for both the classroom and clinical experiences that allow for very limited absences and lateness. All missed time must be made up within a specific time or you may be withdrawn from the program and will need to repeat the course from the beginning to qualify to sit for the certification exam.
Course Schedule
To find NAI/NAII courses/refreshers type “NAS” in the search bar.
Course selection and registration are not guaranteed until Enrollment Process & Requirements are met.