Admission Requirements
| Admission Requirements (Please read all requirements below) | Required for N.A. I | Required for N.A. II | Required for Phlebotomy |
|---|---|---|---|
| High School Graduate (Copy of High School diploma or High School Equivalency diploma) | No | Yes | Yes |
| NC DHSR Registry Listing for N.A. I (Students must be listed as a Nurse Aide I on the North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation prior to course enrollment. The Nurse Aide I Registry file must have no substantiated findings of abuse, neglect or misappropriation of property) | No | Yes | No |
| Placement Testing for Reading and Math within last 3 years (See Note 1 Below) Other options: College degree (transcript), Career Readiness Certificate, or a Math & English college course with at least a grade of “C” or better. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Immunization record verifying vaccination or positive titer for Varicella (Chicken Pox) NA I: Documentation from parent or physician or positive history is sufficient. NA II & Phlebotomy: A “positive titer” is required; if the titer is negative, then two (2) doses of the vaccine will be needed. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Immunization record verifying vaccination or positive titer for Rubeola (Measles) Two (2) doses are required of Rubeola or MMR #1 & #2. | No | Yes | Yes |
| Immunization record verifying vaccination or positive titer for Mumps Two (2) doses are required of Mumps or MMR #1 & #2. | No | Yes | Yes |
| Immunization record verifying vaccination or positive titer for Rubella (German Measles) Two (2) doses are required of Measles or MMR #1 & #2. | No | Yes | Yes |
| Negative PPD (TB Skin test) in last 12 months or a Chest X-Ray and INH if positive PPD NA I: “One Step” testing is sufficient. NA II & Phlebotomy: “Two Step” testing is required. (The second dose to be given 2 weeks after the 1st dose) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Flu Shot | No | Yes | Yes |
| Tdap (diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus) within 10 years | No | Yes | Yes |
| Start Hepatitis B Series | No | No | Yes |
| Healthcare Provider CPR | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Verify Driver’s License or NC ID Card | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Verify Social Security Card | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Background Investigation | Yes (See Note 2) | Yes (See Note 3) | Yes (See Note 4) |
Asset Scores Reading 34 - 37 Math 34 - 41
Compass Scores Reading 32 - 51 Math 22 - 45
Accuplacer Reading 30+ Math 30+
College Work in Lieu of Testing Completion of College English Completion of College Math
*Other acceptable documents: NCRC Scores, SAT Scores, TABE Scores (Basic Skill Plus students only)
Note 1: Due to COVID-19, please call the Placement Testing Center to schedule your Placement test at (252) 493-7561. All students are required to show a photo ID in order to test as well as present their student ID.
Note 2: Nurse Aide I requires a criminal background check specifically from www.castlebranch.com. The cost for the criminal background check for N.C. residents is $34.75 and non-residents is $59.75. N.C. residents should use code pi06 and out of state students should use code pi06os when registering with Castle Branch. Students can complete the criminal background check on the first day of class.
Note 3: Nurse Aide II requires a criminal background check specifically from www.castlebranch.com. The cost for the criminal background check for N.C. residents is $34.75 and non-residents is $59.75. N.C. residents should use code pi06 and out of state students should use code pi06os when registering with Castle Branch. The drug screening test will be paid for via the website www.castlebranch.com at a cost of $32.00 for each student. Students should use code pi06dt for the drug screening test. Once the drug screen is paid for via the website, print the collection form and take to your local LabCorp for specimen collection. The clinical dates & times will vary and will be assigned by the course instructor. Rotation Manager fee is $39.95 for Vidant Medical Center Clinicals. If you fail to complete the criminal background (have certain crimes and/or pending cases) or if you fail to complete the drug screening, you may be denied admission to required clinical sites and you will not receive a refund. If you have any questions regarding the criminal background and drug screen requirement, please call (252) 493-7225.
Note 4: Phlebotomy – The Phlebotomy course requires a criminal background check and drug screening. Criminal background checks and screening will be completed via www.castlebranch.com. The criminal background check cost for N.C. residents is $34.75 and $59.75 for out of state students. N.C. residents should use code pi06 and out of state students should use code pi06os when registering with Castle Branch. The drug screening test will be scheduled and paid via the website www.castlebranch.com at a cost of $32.00 for each student. Students should use code pi06dt for the drug screening test. Once the drug screen is paid for via the website, print the collection form and take to your local LabCorp for specimen collection. A lab coat is required before you can participate in clinical. Clinical times will be 1 full week from 8am-5pm. The clinical times will be assigned by the course instructor. If you fail to complete the criminal background (have certain crimes and/or pending cases) or if you fail to complete the drug screening, you may be denied admission to required clinical sites and you will not receive a refund. If you have any questions regarding the criminal background requirement, please call (252) 493-7225.
Any student with a felony and/or an open or pending charge on a Criminal Background Check could be denied a clinical rotation per the clinical facility. If the student is denied attending clinical, this would lead to immediate dismissal from the N.A. I, N.A. II, or Phlebotomy program.
Required documentation provided to PCC: Students should bring copies of all the required information and keep a copy for their own records.
Credentia/Pearson Vue State Testing (NA I Certification Test Fee): $120.00 payable at the end of the NA I course to Pearson Vue.
Board of Nursing NA II Fee: $24.00 payable at the end of the NA II course to NCBON. Students must pay fee within 30 days of course completion or student will not be listed as an NA II.
Mandatory Uniform and Supply List for NA I and NA II:
Uniform must be royal blue top with white PCC logo on right side, royal blue pants, and white or black shoes with enclosed front (no foam crocs).
Other Items:
White or black hose or socks, watch with a second hand, pocket-size notepad, stethoscope, manual blood pressure cuff, black ink pen, transfer/gait belt.
NA II students are required to purchase an NA II supply kit from the PCC Bookstore or J.A.’s Uniform. Cost is approximately $65.
Purchasing Locations – call for Discount Info
J.A.’s Uniform
252-752-2426
Uniforms Galore
252-355-0055