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,” 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.
You will need:
- One form of identification must be a Driver’s License (not expired) -or- official government-issued signature bearing photo ID.
- Social Security Card (first and last names must match above ID exactly)
- Copy of High School Diploma/GED -or- copy of unofficial college transcript.
- 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 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, you will be allowed to register for your class.
* All prices subject to change
Registration: $253 (Malpractice Insurance, CPR, Campus Access, Parking and Security (CAPS) Fee included)
Compliance tracking fee with COMPLIO: $95
Books (not included in registration fee) – Contact the bookstore (336.734.7100) for current textbook prices.
Nurse Aid I Training Program (Modules)
Forsyth Tech Community College Nurse Aide I/Training Program/Lab Manual
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 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/
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.
Course Schedule
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