North Carolina CNA Certification (NC)

View the complete North Carolina CNA Program list.

North Carolina CNA Certification Requirements

To get your CNA certificate in North Carolina, you first need to complete the required course work and/ or training program. You will need to pass the Certified Nursing Assistant Exam. Applicants must then submit fingerprint cards. Licenses/certificates and will not be issued without the results of a state and federal background check coming back in good standing.

As prescribed by federal law, the typical North Carolina CNA certificate program lasts approximately 8 to 13 weeks to gain 75 accredited hours of CNA course work and 100 hours of clinical rotation. Individual schools often have special requirements to begin training. After passing the Certified Nurse Assistant exam, you must be placed on the North Carolina Nurse Aide Registry.

Required Hours for North Carolina CNA Certification

In North Carolina, you are required to complete a minimum of 75 hours of CNA course work and 100 hours of clinical rotation before challenging the state CNA licensing exam. The nurse aide classes typically last 2-6 months. Individual schools often have special requirements to begin the training program.

North Carolina CNA Certification Prerequisites

In North Carolina, CNA prerequisites include a current background check, two fingerprint cards, Photo ID, two photos (passport size). A negative TB test within the past 6 months and proof of immunizations will be required. You will also be required to show a high school diploma or GED.

North Carolina CNA Licensing Resources

• North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services - Nurse Aide FAQ
• North Carolina Board of Nursing
• North Carolina Nurse Aide Registry