Piedmont Community College’s (PCC) most recent Nurse Aide I students completed their training with a 100% pass rate on the North Carolina Nurse Aide I Competency Examination. With their successful completion of this written and skills exam, these students will now be listed on the North Carolina Nurse Aide I Registry and can officially join the health care industry as a Nurse Aide I in our State.
The recent class includes (photo, left to right) Amber Simpson, Hannah Thadieo, Tiffany Campbell, Krista Ellis, Amanda Recicar, and Nakia Stewart with PCC instructor Shannah Hailey.
“We are so proud of these students and their accomplishments. This is a reflection not only of the students’ desire to give back through a career in healthcare but also the great faculty at PCC,” comments Alisa L. Montgomery, Dean of Health Sciences and Human Services at the College.
PCC’s Nurse Aide I course consists of theory and a clinical experience in an assisted living or long-term care facility. The course offers classroom lecture, lab, and a clinical rotation. This program prepares students to provide personal care and perform basic nursing skills for the elderly and other adults. Employment opportunities include hospitals, doctor’s offices, and long-term care facilities.
Montgomery went on to say, “For those interested in getting started in healthcare, enrolling in PCC’s Nurse Aide program is a great first step as many other careers and healthcare programs require experience in the field as a prerequisite.”
In an effort to meet students’ needs, PCC is offering multiple Nurse Aide I courses with various hours on the Person and Caswell County Campuses beginning in January. They include:
Person County Campus:
• Day (Morning) Option:
Held January 7 – March 11, Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. with clinical dates in February through March, 6:45 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• Weekend Option: Held January 11 – May 10, Friday, 5 – 9:15 p.m. and Saturday, 8 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. with clinical dates March through April, 6:45 a.m. – 3 p.m.
To learn more or register for a Nurse Aide course on the Person County Campus, visit www.piedmontcc.edu/nurseaide or contact Dean Montgomery at Alisa.Montgomery@piedmontcc.edu or (336) 322-2213.
Caswell County Campus:
• Day (Morning) Option:
Held January 7 – March 11, Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. with clinical dates in February through March, 6:45 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• Day (Afternoon) Option: Held January 28 – April 23, Monday – Thursday, 2 – 5 p.m. with clinical dates March through April, 1 – 5:15 p.m.
• Night Option: Held January 7 – April 10, Monday – Thursday, 6 – 9:15 p.m. with clinical dates in March through April at the same time.
• Weekend Option: Held January 11 – May 10, Friday, 5 – 9:15 p.m. and Saturday, 8 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. with clinical dates March through April, 6:45 a.m. – 3 p.m.
To learn more or register for a Nurse Aide course on the Caswell County Campus, visit www.piedmontcc.edu/na or contact Lori Watlington at Lori.Watlington@piedmontcc.edu or (336) 694-8080.
*Due to the limited seats per class, early registration is highly encouraged.
Photo: Amber Simpson, Hannah Thadieo, Tiffany Campbell, Krista Ellis, Amanda Recicar, and Nakia Stewart with PCC instructor Shannah Hailey.
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