N.C. Department of Health and Human Services
Division of Health Service Regulation
Health Care Personnel Education and Credentialing Section

Contact Information

Telephone: 919-855-3969
(Monday-Friday, 8:00am-12:00pm; 1:00pm-3:00 pm)

Announcements

December 2024:  Candidates Testing With Credentia – The NC Division of Motor Vehicles issues a paper certificate for temporary licenses, permits, and identifications that is valid for 60 days.  This is a valid form of identification for the nurse aide and medication aide state-approved exams. 

On the day of the exam, you are not required to bring an expired form of identification along with the new temporary certificate. 

For more information, please go to the following website:  https://www.ncdot.gov/dmv/license-id/driver-licenses/Pages/issue.aspx

December 2024:  Updates to the 2024 Nurse Aide I curriculum have been posted below under Nurse Aide I.

Click here to view previous announcements.

Guidance

• 2020 - 2023 Guidance from DHSR
• 2020 - 2023 Guidance from CMS

Forms and Applications

• Guidance
• Name and Address Change Form (Updated October 2024)
• Nurse Aide Renewal:
  • Online Renewal Form (To be completed by the Nurse Aide)
  • Online Employment Verification Form (To be completed by the Registered Nurse)
• Medication Aide Renewal (For Nursing Homes Only):
  • Online Renewal Form (To be completed by the Medication Aide)
  • Online Employment Verification Form (To be completed by the Registered Nurse)
• Reciprocity Application (Updated September 2024)
• RN and LPN Form (Updated September2024)
• Training Waiver Eligibility and Application (Updated August 2024)

Reminders:

• Do not complete the forms using a cell phone.
• Do not enter commas (,) in the text fields to separate information.

Nurse Aide I

• Role of DHSR
• Regulations
• Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP)
• Range of Function
• Education Requirements
• List of State-Approved Nurse Aide I Training Programs
• Nursing Homes
• High Schools
• Nursing Schools
• Licensed Nurses
• Competency Evaluation (Examination)
• Registry Information
• Verify Registry Listing
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Contacts

Geriatric Aide

• Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP)
• Affiliation With Nurse Aide I Training
• History
• Education Requirements
• List of State-Approved Geriatric Aide Training Programs
• Registry Information
• Verify Registry Listing
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Contacts

Home Care Specialty Training for Nurse Aides

• Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP)
• History
• Education Requirements
• List of State-Approved Home Care Aide Training Programs
• Registry Information
• Verify Registry Listing
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Contacts

Medication Aide - Nursing Home

• General Information
  • State Regulations
  • Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP)
  • History
  • Education Requirements
  • North Carolina Board of Nursing Position Statement
  • Employer Responsibilities
  • State-Approved Competency Evaluation
  • Registry
  • Who to Contact for Assistance
• Verify Registry Listing
• Frequently Asked Questions

Medication Aide - Adult Care

• Role of DHSR
• Regulations
• Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP)
• History
• Education Requirements
• North Carolina Board of Nursing Position Statements
• Forms
• Employer Requirements
• State-Approved Medication Examination
• Registry Information
• Verify Registry Listing
• Contacts

Administrator Exam – Adult Care

• Role of DHSR
• Education Requirements
• Examination Guidelines
• Registry Information
• Contacts

Resources

• Other State Registries
• Glossary of Terms