Nurse Aide

Apprenticeship Program

The Carteret CC Nurse Aide program is the gateway to advanced healthcare careers. We are focused on student success, flexible schedules, and meaningful clinical experiences.

Total hours - 176

Why a CNA Apprenticeship?

You can earn a paycheck while in school to help you stay on track.

On the job experience and training on the pathway to a healthcare career.

Advance your career goals with high quality, short-term training options through partnerships with local healthcare facilities.

Nurse Aide I

Prepare for a rewarding career in healthcare with Carteret Community College’s Nurse Aide I course. This hands-on training program teaches the essential nursing skills needed to provide safe, competent, and person-centered care in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and home health settings. Students learn the foundations of patient support while building confidence through real-world practice.

Course instruction covers key areas such as communication, infection prevention, safety and emergency procedures, personal care, patient rights, vital signs, nutrition, elimination, basic rehabilitation, dementia care, mental health, and end-of-life support. You’ll gain the knowledge and skills required to deliver high-quality care to individuals across the lifespan.

Course topics include:

• Communication
• Safety
• Patient rights
• Personal care
• Vital signs
• Elimination
• Nutrition
• Emergencies
• Rehabilitation
• Mental Health

Upon successful completion of the course, students are eligible to take the Credential competency exam for listing on the North Carolina Nurse Aide I Registry, opening the door to immediate employment opportunities in the healthcare field.

Prerequisites:

• Complete mandatory orientation
• Complete background check and drug screen prior to start of class (required for clinical rotations)
• Required documentation of immunizations or exemptions for clinical rotations

Nurse Aide II

Advance your healthcare career with Carteret Community College’s Nurse Aide II course, designed for CNAs ready to take the next step in patient care. This comprehensive training builds on Nurse Aide I skills and prepares students to perform more advanced clinical tasks in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and other healthcare settings. Through class instruction, hands-on lab work, and supervised clinical experience, students gain the confidence and competence needed for higher-level patient support.

The course emphasizes the expanded role of the Nurse Aide II and includes training in sterile technique, wound care, urinary catheterization, respiratory procedures, ostomy care, peripheral IV assistive activities, and alternative feeding methods. Students learn to safely perform complex skills while maintaining the highest standards of patient care.

Course topics include:

• Sterile technique
• Wound care
• Urinary catheterization
• Respiratory procedures
• Ostomy care
• Peripheral IV assistive tasks
• Alternative feeding methods
• Advanced patient care skills

This 176-hour program includes classroom instruction, lab practice, and clinical rotations. A formal skills evaluation documents competency and ensures students are prepared for real-world responsibilities.

Upon successful completion of the course and competency evaluation, graduates are eligible to apply for listing on the North Carolina Nurse Aide II Registry through the North Carolina Board of Nursing.

Prerequisites:

• Completion of NAS-101 (Nurse Aide I)
• High school diploma or equivalency (within 3 months of CNA II class completion)
• Active listing on the NC Nurse Aide I Registry in good standing
• Completed drug screen and background check prior to the first day of class
• Required immunization documentation (or approved exemptions) for clinical placement

Refresher Course - CNA I

Carteret Community College’s Nurse Aide I Refresher Course is designed for individuals who need to review and rebuild the core CNA skills required to retake the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP) exam. This NC DHHS–approved refresher provides a focused, efficient pathway for students to return to the workforce with confidence.

This 40-hour course requires 100% attendance and covers all essential Nurse Aide I skills, including personal care, communication, safety, patient support, and other competencies needed for success on the NNAAP skills test. Because this course is strictly a skills refresher, no clinical hours are required.

Course highlights include:

• 40-hour, state-approved CNA refresher
• Review of all required Nurse Aide I skills
• Preparation for the NNAAP skills examination
• Personal care and hands-on skills practice
• No clinical rotations required

Upon completion, students will be fully prepared to retest and regain active listing on the North Carolina Nurse Aide I Registry.

Prerequisites:

Participants must meet one of the following:

• Have a current or expired North Carolina Nurse Aide I Registry listing number
• Provide a transcript showing completion of a state-approved Nurse Aide I training program
• Show proof of military healthcare training equivalent to NC Nurse Aide I training
• Hold a state-recognized healthcare credential from any state

Pathway - Nurse Aide (CCP)

Career & College Promise (CCP) offers high school students the opportunity to take tuition-free college courses that count toward both high school and college graduation requirements. In about two years or less, students can complete college credits, certificates, or other credentials—giving them a valuable head start on their education and career goals. By enrolling in CCP, students save time, save money, and gain the confidence of knowing they are already on the path to success in college and beyond.

Dental Assisting

Make a difference one smile at a time.

Carteret Community College’s Dental Assisting program offers comprehensive, hands-on training to prepare you for a vital role on the dental care team. You’ll gain the knowledge and skills needed to support dental treatment, perform laboratory and office procedures, and provide high-quality patient care. Coursework blends classroom instruction, laboratory practice, and clinical experience in areas such as dental sciences, clinical procedures, dental materials, radiography, preventive dentistry, and infection control. Graduates are prepared to pursue certification and begin work as entry-level Dental Assistants.

Course Topics

Prepare for a Vital Role in the Operating Room

Carteret Community College’s Surgical Technology program provides hands-on training in all phases of surgical care. You’ll learn operative procedures, patient care concepts, and professional standards while developing skills to maintain asepsis, anticipate the surgeon’s needs, and support a safe surgical environment. Graduates are prepared to pursue certification and begin work as entry-level Surgical Technologists.

Health Care Support

Carteret Community College offers short-term healthcare training programs that prepare you for high-demand careers. Our hands-on courses build the practical skills and industry knowledge needed to support patient care and keep healthcare operations running smoothly.

Explore flexible training options such as Medical Coding, Billing & Insurance, CPR & Emergency Care, Pharmacy Technician, Phlebotomy, and Sterile Processing Technician. Each program provides expert instruction, real-world experience, and job-ready skills aligned with today’s healthcare industry standards.

Start your healthcare career or advance your skills with Carteret CC—and make a meaningful impact.