For more information contact:
Heath Care Programs Coordinator
Department: Continuing Education
Phone: (252) 246-1322
Email: tplewis@wilsoncc.edu
Office: G221
Application Process
Nurse Aide (Levels I and II), and Phlebotomy courses require an application. Applications can be downloaded here:
Completed applications can be submitted via email, fax, or by mail.
- Email to tplewis@wilsoncc.edu
- Fax to Teresa Lewis at 252-243-7148
- Mail to (mail-in applications will be accepted; but, understand this process may take longer):
Wilson Community College
Health Programs Coordinator
PO Box 4305
Wilson, NC 27893
The Program Coordinator will review applications with all required copies.
Once your application has been approved, you will be contacted to register and pay all fees.
Required Education
All Health Occupations courses require proof of a high school diploma, GED, or college transcript, and a copy of the student’s high school diploma. Wilson Community College recognizes high school diplomas from regionally accredited schools, private high schools, and home schools registered with the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. Wilson Community College will also accept high school diplomas from correspondence schools accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC) and/or a regional accrediting agency, such as the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Nurse Aide I information may be found at the following website https://ncnar.ncdhhs.gov/.
Important Information
Malpractice Insurance
Nurse Aide (Levels I and II), and Phlebotomy courses require malpractice ($16.00) and Student Accident Insurance ($2.00) due at registration.
Student Fees
The Division of Continuing Education recognizes and is fully supportive of clinical site agencies that choose to perform drug screening, criminal background checks, or fingerprinting of students. Costs associated for these tests are the responsibility of the student and are required unless otherwise indicated. This information should be made available if requested by the clinical site.
Fees listed include registration ($180.00), student technology ($5.00), student security ($15.00), malpractice insurance ($16.00), Student Accident Insurance ($2.00), and CPR e-card ($6.00). There are NO fee waivers for student technology and student security fees (total $224.00).
Additional Required Costs
Students are responsible for the following:
- Required textbooks (available at the College Bookstore)
- Course-specific color uniform, scrubs.
- FOR NURSE AIDE LEVEL I and NURSE AIDE REFRESHER CLASSES ONLY: Students will register for the NC Nurse Aide I State Exam via computer. All students wishing to take Nurse Aide 1 state exam will sign up with Credentia, https://Credentia.com/test-takers/ncna. Student accounts will be set up with CNA 365. All students are required to have a valid email address. Students are to use their Wilson Community College email address provided to them at registration. Cost of State testing ($140).
- Immunizations, to be completed within first week of the start of class, are listed on program application. COVID vaccinations may be required per Clinical site requirements.
- Criminal background and drug screening (approximately $90 depending on clinical site requirements) must be completed within two weeks after the start of class. Dates and information regarding this will be located in the class syllabus that is received by each student during first class session.
- CPR Certification ($6.00 card fee) is required.
Courses Offered
Nurse Aide Level I
Prepares students to perform basic nursing skills for patients or residents in a health care related setting. Course includes lecture/class, laboratory, and clinical learning experiences. Upon successful completion of the course and the state-administered skills evaluation, the student will be eligible for listing with the Division of Health Service Regulations on the Nurse Aide Level I Registry in North Carolina as a Nurse Aide Level I. The Nurse Aide will always work under the supervision and direction of a licensed nurse. Initial listing with the Division of Health Service Regulations will be in effect for two years following the written skills evaluation. Upon successful completion of Nurse Aide I, students will be eligible to take the state test. Cost is $140.00. Once accepted into the program and classes have begun, students will have two weeks to obtain drug and criminal background package using the link https://portal.castlebranch.com/ND92 and the package code WK69bgdt. Castle Branch is the only company Wilson Community College will accept drug and criminal information from. Information for Castle Branch is given to the student during the first class session in the class syllabus. Cost of this is $90.00. The application for CastleBranch.com will be given to students when they meet the requirements for registration. Uniforms are required for clinical rotations. NAI students are required to provide a current e-mail address during registration. Cost of this exam is $140. Required text, NC Nurse Aide I. Approximately $70.00, available at the Wilson Community College Bookstore. Uniforms are required starting on day one of class and to be worn each session in class/lecture, lab, and clinicals. Uniforms to be worn are navy blue scrub top and pants along with white socks and white leather shoes. Also, an Analog watch (watch with second hand) is required.
Requirements: Submit application with immunizations attached (copies only); submit a copy of High School Diploma or equivalent; submit a copy of your unexpired N.C. Picture ID; non-laminated Social Security card that is signed; provide a valid e-mail address.
Nurse Aide Level II
This 160-hour course prepares the Nurse Aide Level I to perform more complex skills in the health care setting.
Requirements: completed Nurse Aide Level II application and currently listed on the Nurse Aide Registry in North Carolina. Required textbook and uniforms available at the Wilson Community College Bookstore. Once accepted into the program and classes have begun, students will have ten (10) days to submit the required criminal background check and drug screening. These are done through CastleBranch.com. The application for CastleBranch.com will be given to students when they meet the requirements for registration. (16.9 CEU)
Nurse Aides that would like to check their registry listing in NC may go online to verify registry listings on the ncdhhs site.
Pharmacy Technician Training
This 96-hour course prepares students to work in a pharmacy to assist with day-to-day activities under the supervision of a registered pharmacist. At registration, students must provide a copy of high school diploma or equivalent. Required textbooks (2), approximately $125.00. (.6 CEU includes 2.0 CEU of Law)
Phlebotomy Training and Clinical Education
This 168-hour course prepares students to draw blood specimens from patients for testing and analyzing. A phlebotomy trainee maintains equipment used in obtaining blood specimens, masters the use of appropriate communication skills when working with patients, selection of venipuncture sites, care of blood specimen, entry of the testing process into the computer, as well as clerical duties associated with record keeping of the blood tests. Each student must complete 100 successful venipunctures and 40 hours of clinical in the lab in order to successfully complete this course. Clinical hours are during the day time hours for 40 hours in a Clinical Lab, M-F 8:am-5:00 pm. There may be weekend hours involved to complete the clinical requirements; clinical hour schedules vary as approved by the clinical site. CPR book and Textbook required, The Phlebotomy Workbook (approximately $80.00). Uniforms required for clinical rotation. Once accepted into the program and classes have begun, students will have ten (10) days to submit the required criminal background check and drug screening. These are done through CastleBranch.com, at a cost of $90.00, and this is the only company Wilson Community College will accept. The application for CastleBranch.com will be given to students when they meet the requirements for registration. Phlebotomy textbook required. (16.0 CEU) tplreid