{"id":22199,"date":"2025-07-16T14:44:54","date_gmt":"2025-07-16T18:44:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.forsythtech.edu\/?post_type=program_tracks&p=22199"},"modified":"2025-12-10T15:23:50","modified_gmt":"2025-12-10T20:23:50","slug":"nursing-assistant-i-program","status":"publish","type":"program_tracks","link":"https:\/\/www.forsythtech.edu\/program_tracks\/nursing-assistant-i-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Nursing Assistant I Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n
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The Nursing Assistant I course at Forsyth Tech is a state approved course which teaches basic nursing skills to the student. Such skills are required to provide personal care for patients, residents, the elderly, and others requiring medical\u202fassistance\u202fin a healthcare setting. Emphasis is placed on patient safety and infection control, the aging process, communication, legal and ethical issues, patient rights, personal care, vital signs, elimination, nutrition, emergencies, rehabilitation, proper body mechanics and mental health.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\n\n

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Through classroom instruction, laboratory work and practical clinical application students are prepared to take the North Carolina Nurse Aide Competency Examination, a requirement for listing on the NC Nurse Aide I Registry. CPR certification is included in the class and required to be taken by all students\u202f<\/span>even if they hold a current CPR certification.<\/span><\/i><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Upon successful completion of the state exam, the candidate will be considered a Certified Nursing Assistant I (CNA I).\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\n\n

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Please read all instructions prior to beginning your enrollment.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t

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To facilitate these requirements, the Health Sciences Division has enlisted the help of a Compliance Tracking System called\u00a0\u201cCOMPLIO,\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0http:\/\/forsythtechcompliance.com\/ , which will guide students through the process and assist in keeping their records updated along their career pathway. The fee for this service is\u00a0$95 for 2 years<\/strong>\u00a0and can be renewed or transferred between programs, if needed. A direct helpline and video tutorials are available on the site.\u00a0Prior to setting up your COMPLIO account you will need:<\/strong>
\n1. One form of identification must be a\u00a0Driver\u2019s License (not expired) -or- official government-issued signature bearing photo ID.<\/strong>
\n2. Social Security Card\u00a0(first and last names must match above ID exactly)<\/strong>
\n3. Copy of High School Diploma\/GED -or- copy of unofficial college transcript.
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\nDocumentation of successfully passing the TABE placement test (NON-OPTIONAL).<\/strong>\u00a0You will be testing in the areas of reading and math. Placement testing is administered by appointment each
\nWednesday at 9:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 5:00 p.m. on West Campus in Room 8.
\nTo schedule an initial appointment or a retake, call 336-734-7831.\u00a0A 30 day waiting period is required after 2 unsuccessful attempts before a 3rd retake can be scheduled.<\/strong>
\n5.\u00a0Proof of the following immunizations and vaccinations:<\/strong>
\n\u2022\u00a0Tuberculin (TB) Test<\/strong>\u2013 Negative results of\u00a02<\/strong>\u00a0TB skin tests within the last\u00a012<\/strong>\u00a0months\u00a0(must be administered at least 7 but no more than 21 days apart)<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013OR\u2013<\/strong>\u00a0Negative results of\u00a01<\/strong>\u00a0serum blood test (QuantiFERON, T. Spot (IGRA)) blood draw within the last\u00a012<\/strong>\u00a0months \u2013OR\u2013 Negative chest x-ray within the past\u00a05<\/strong>\u00a0years for students who have a history of positive skin tests with written evaluation by healthcare provider for signs and symptoms within the last\u00a012<\/strong>\u00a0months if x-ray is over\u00a01<\/strong>\u00a0year old
\n\u2022\u00a0Annual Flu Shot<\/strong>\u2013 for all classes between October and March
\n\u2022\u00a0COVID Vaccine<\/strong>\u2013 Moderna or Pfizer vaccine (total of 2 doses of original series or 1 dose Bivalent) -OR- Johnson\/Johnson vaccine 1 dose.<\/p>\n

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When you have gathered all the above documents, set up an account with\u00a0<\/span>COMPLIO<\/span><\/b>\u00a0under the Nursing Assistant I Program using this link\u00a0<\/span>http:\/\/forsythtechcompliance.com\/<\/span><\/a>\u00a0.\u00a0 Choose the\u00a0<\/span>NEW STUDENT BUNDLE.\u00a0<\/span><\/b>Once your account is activated, the background check will be initiated, and the drug screen will be scheduled. You will receive an email from\u00a0<\/span>COMPLIO<\/span><\/b>\u00a0to take with you for your drug screen.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Once these steps are completed send an email with the Subject\u00a0\u201cCOMPLIO Complete\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0to\u00a0nai_naii_medaide@forsythtech.edu<\/strong>\u00a0you will be ready to register or be waitlisted for a class.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\n\n

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