Nursing Assistant

To be eligible for admission to the Fall 2009 Associate Degree Nursing and Practical Nursing programs, applicants will be required to hold a documented current credential as a Nursing Assistant I (formerly CNA I) from the North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation by June 15, 2009. Nurse Aide Level I helps to prepare for this requirement.

Registration for Nurse Aide I occurs on a monthly basis. Classes will be eligible for registration two months prior to class start date. If you are interested in admission into the Nursing Assistant I program at A-B Tech, call at 254-1921, Ext. 878, 332 or 5860, or visit www.abtech.edu/ce.

Registration for Nurse Aide Level I and II

Students must register in person for NA I or NA II classes

• 1. Bring with you the negative results of a tuberculosis (TB) skin test. This test is available at a doctor’s office, urgent care or a County Health Department (for a minimal charge) and takes 48 - 72 hours to be completed.
• 2. Make sure you have a government issued (non-expired) picture ID such as a US driver's license or US Passport.
• 3. Make sure you have a United States Social Security Card issued by the Social Security Administration. This must be the actual card, not a photocopy. If you do not have your original card, you can apply for a duplicate at the Social Security Administration Office which is located off Chunns Cove Road in the Center Park Office Complex on Piney Mountain Road. The name on your picture ID and the social security card must match.
• 4. Tuition: $66.30
  
  Payment Options:
  Students should bring in cash of $66.30
  Write a check to A-B Tech for $66.30
  Debt or Credit Cards also accepted
  Bring a written authorization for payment from your organizational sponsor or the employer who will pay for your class.
• 5. If you are 16 or 17, complete an A-B Tech Minor Permission Form www.abtech.edu/ce/nainfo.htm. You must bring the completed form with you when you register.
• 6. Students must register in person only and bring all the requested items listed above (only originals). Registration is held either the 1st Tuesday or Wednesday of each month: 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM in the Pines Building, Room 226 or 228. No fax or online registration is available for NA I classes.
• 7. Nurse Aide II's have additional prerequisites required for registration. Call for details 254-1921, Ext. 332.

Nurse Aide Level I

This course provides basic training in the entry-level caregiving skills needed to work as a Nursing Assistant in various healthcare settings such as nursing homes, hospitals, or private homes. Cost includes an insurance fee of $1.30. Additional information needed for registration is available on our web site at www.abtech.edu/ce, choose the Nursing Assistant option. Madison NA-I classes may register only at Madison Site. The textbook, Thomson's North Carolina Nurse Aide I, approximately $64, can be purchased at the Asheville Campus bookstore or the Enka or Madison Site bookstore. Students cannot register online for NA-I courses. (146 hrs)

Total Registration Fee: $66.30 Asheville Campus

• Mon-Thu, Sep 08 - Oct 16, 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
• 202B Elm, Asheville Campus Course #: NUR-3240-202
• Tue-Fri, Oct 17 - Nov 14, 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
• 202A Elm, Asheville Campus Course #: NUR-3240-205
• Mon-Thu, Oct 20 - Dec 04, 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
• 202B Elm, Asheville Campus Course #: NUR-3240-204
• Tue-Fri, Nov 18 - Jan 16, 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
• 202A Elm, Asheville Campus Course #: NUR-3240-207
• Mon-Thu, Dec 08 - Jan 29, 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
• 202B Elm, Asheville Campus Course #: NUR-3240-206
The first fifteen hours prior to class is a mandatory orientation - time TBA. Class time changes on seven clinical days 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Class will break one-half hour for lunch. Class dates are subject to change.
• Tue/Thu, Sep 09 - Dec 18, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
• 202A Elm, Asheville Campus Course #: NUR-3240-257
• Mon/Wed, Sep 08 - Dec 17, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
• 202B Elm, Asheville Campus Course #: NUR-3240-258
• Tue/Thu, Dec 02 - Apr 02, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
• 202B Elm, Asheville Campus Course #: NUR-3240-259
The first fifteen hours prior to class is a mandatory orientation - time TBA. Evening classes will meet on seven Saturday clinical days 7:00AM to 3:30 PM. Class will break one-half hour for lunch on those Saturdays. Class dates are subject to change. Enka Site
• Mon-Thu, Oct 06 - Nov 19, 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
• 217 Haynes, Enka Site Course #: NUR-3240-286
• Mon-Thu, Dec 01 - Jan 27, 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
• 217 Haynes, Enka Site Course #: NUR-3240-288
The first fifteen hours prior to class is a mandatory orientation - time TBA. Class time changes on seven clinical days 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Class will break one-half hour for lunch. Class dates are subject to change.
• Tue/Thu, Jan 06 - Apr 23, 5:15 PM - 8:15 PM
• 217 Haynes, Enka Site Course #: NUR-3240-295
The first fifteen hours prior to class is a mandatory orientation - time TBA. Evening classes will meet on seven Saturday clinical days 7:00AM to 3:30 PM. Class will break one-half hour for lunch on those Saturdays. Class dates are subject to change.

Nurse Aide Level I

Goodwill Training Center
• Tue-Fri, Oct 07 - Nov 14, 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
• 154 Goodwill Training Center Course #: NUR-3240-224
• Tue-Fri, Nov 18 - Jan 16, 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
• 154 Goodwill Training Center Course #: NUR-3240-226
The first fifteen hours prior to class is a mandatory orientation - time TBA. Class time changes on seven clinical days 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Class will break one-half hour for lunch. Class dates are subject to changes. Madison Site
• Tue-Fri, Sep 09 - Oct 17, 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
• 113 Ramsey, Madison Site Course #: NUR-3240-237
• Tue-Fri, Oct 28 - Dec 12, 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
• 113 Ramsey, Madison Site Course #: NUR-3240-239
Class time changes on seven clinical days 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Class will break one-half hour for lunch. Class dates are subject to change.
• Tue/Thu, Sep 09 - Dec 18, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
• 113 Ramsey, Madison Site Course #: NUR-3240-235
Evening classes will meet on seven Saturday clinical days 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Class will break one-half hour for lunch on those Saturdays. Class dates are subject to change.

Nurse Aide Level II

This course offers short-term training to move NAs at Level I to more complex nursing tasks under the supervision of a licensed nurse. Requirements for admission are: Current NA I listing in North Carolina, six months to a year of work experience, proof of high school diploma or GED, proof of immunizations, and a letter of recommendation from an RN. The textbook, approximately $50, can be purchased at the Asheville Campus or Enka Site bookstore. Will include some Saturday daytime clinicals mid-way through class. Please call 254-1921, Ext. 878 or 332 for a list of all required materials. Students cannot register online for Nursing Assistant courses. (180 hrs)

Total Registration Fee: $66.30

• Mon/Wed, Jan 07 - May 13, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
• 202A Elm, Asheville Campus Course #: NUR-3241-210
Class time changes on seven clinical days 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Class will break one-half hour for lunch on those Saturdays. Class dates are subject to change.

Nurse Aide I Refresher

This course is for the NA I whose state listing has expired or Nurse Aides who have moved to North Carolina. The course consists of review and skills testing to assess the student's knowledge of North Carolina's required skills. Upon satisfactory completion of the course, the graduate will be eligible to apply for the North Carolina Nurse Aide Competency Testing. Students need to have completed the Health Care Provider BLS CPR class prior to registration for this course. Please call 254-1921 Ext. 878, 5861 or 332, to be placed on the mailing list to receive information regarding registration requirements and procedures. The textbook, Success for the Nursing Assistant by E. Heinze, approximately $27, can be purchased at the Asheville Campus or Enka Site bookstore. Students cannot register online for NA courses. (24 hrs)

Total Registration Fee: $55.00

• Mon/Fri, Sep 08 - Sep 19, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• 202A Elm, Asheville Campus Course #: NUR-3242-215
• Mon/Fri, Nov 07 - Nov 14, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• 202A Elm, Asheville Campus Course #: NUR-3242-216
Class will break one-half hour for lunch. Class dates are subject to change.

Medication Aide - Asheville Campus

This course is designed to meet the training requirements for becoming qualified as a Medication Aide. Students should already be listed as Nurse Aides in North Carolina. The course will cover the six rights of medication administration for non-licensed personnel. Topics will include medication administration via the oral, topical and instillation routes, medical asepsis, hand hygiene, terminology, and legal implications. Upon completion, students should be able to take the competency exam and demonstrate skills necessary to qualify for listing on the North Carolina Medication Aide Registry. Cost includes an insurance fee of $1.30. Call 254-1921 Ext. 878 or 5861 for further information regarding registration. Students cannot register on line for the Medication Aide course. (24 hrs)

Total Registration Fee: $56.30

• Mon, Sep 29 - Nov 03, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
• 202A Elm, Asheville Campus Course #: PHM-4100-213
Class dates are subject to change.

EMS: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

This course is for medical professionals. Participants must have a current AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers certification. The textbook, ACLS Student Manual 2005 Ed., can be purchased at the Asheville Campus or Enka Site bookstore and must be read and studied before class. A $5 course completion card may be purchased the day of the course. (16 hrs)

Total Registration Fee: $55.00

• Thu-Fri, Aug 28 - Aug 29, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• 213 Hemlock, Asheville Campus Course #: EMS-3048-314
• Thu-Fri, Sep 25 - Sep 26, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• 306 Hemlock, Asheville Campus Course #: EMS-3048-315
• Thu-Fri, Oct 23 - Oct 24, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• 213 Hemlock, Asheville Campus Course #: EMS-3048-316
• Thu-Fri, Nov 20 - Nov 21, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• 210 Hemlock, Asheville Campus Course #: EMS-3048-317

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