Randolph Community College Nursing Assistant I Course Begins May 26

Randolph Community College will offer a Nursing Assistant I course through its Workforce Development & Continuing Education division beginning Tuesday, May 26. Both daytime (8:15 a.m.-2:30 p.m.) and afternoon/evening (4:15-9:30 p.m.) sections are available. The class meets Mondays through Thursdays and runs through July 27. The application deadline is May 15.

The course has been scheduled to make it convenient for students who may be enrolling in nursing programs at RCC or four-year colleges and universities this fall but who need to complete the Nursing Assistant I requirement before admittance, according to Amy Phillips, Nursing Assistant coordinator/instructor.

The eight-week course prepares graduates to provide personal care and perform basic skills in a variety of health care settings. The course includes class, lab, and clinical components. Upon satisfactory completion, the graduate is eligible to test for listing as a Nursing Assistant I on the N.C. Nurse Aid Registry at the N.C. Department of Health Service Regulation.

Students are urged to contact RCC immediately for an application and to learn about admission requirements, such as a physical examination, which must be completed before students begin the course. Seats in the classes are limited and are available on a first-come, first served basis.

The cost of the course is $180, plus fees; limited scholarship money may be available.

For an application and more information on requirements and scholarships, visit the RCC Continuing Education and Industrial Center at 413 Industrial Park Avenue, or call 336-633-0268.