Individuals must be listed as a Nursing Assistant I in good standing with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services in order to register for the Nursing Assistant II course. Students are taught skills in oxygen therapy, suctioning, tracheotomy care, IV fluid monitoring and discontinuation, nasogastric and gastrostomy feeding procedures, enterostomy care, urinary diversion and urinary catheterization. This course equips the students with advanced skills in providing care for the elderly and older adults. Students will complete clinical rotations as part of the program.
Nursing Assistant II Registration Checklist
Valid driver’s license or state-issued ID card
Social Security card
Copy of high school diploma or equivalent, or obtain 10th grade reading level test score (Call for reading test appointment.)
Two-step TB skin test
Flu shot during the season (Oct. 1–Mar. 31)
Completed background check form
Urine drug screening (before clinical rotations)
Proof of the following immunizations:
DTP (3 doses)
TDAP – 1 dose within the last 10 years
MMR – 2 doses or evidence of immunity with titer
Varicella – 2 doses or evidence of immunity with titer
Hepatitis B – 3 doses or sign declination form