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

Contact Information

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

Announcements

May/June 2025

On June 6, 2025, the Dobbin Building on the Dix Campus will be closed for registry operations due to a special event. Please continue to contact the Registry Office at 919-855-3969 (Monday-Friday, 8:00am-12:00pm; 1:00pm-3:00 pm) or by email at [email protected]

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.  Click here for more information from the NCDMV. 

Previous Announcements

Click here to view previous registry announcements.

Guidance

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

Forms and Applications

• How to Submit Forms and Applications
• How to Submit Identifications
• Notifications (Status Updates)

Forms:

• 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 September 2024)

Important Notices:

• 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
• Training Waiver Information
• Nursing Homes – 120 Day Rule
• Nursing Homes – Employment Requirements
• Home Care Facilities – Employment Requirements
• High Schools
• Nursing Schools
• Licensed Nurses
• Registry Information
• Competency Evaluation (Examination)
• List of State-Approved Training Programs
• Verify Registry Listing
• Frequently Asked Questions

Geriatric Aide

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

Home Care Specialty Training for Nurse Aides

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

Medication Aide - Nursing Home

• Regulations
• Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP)
• Education Requirements
• North Carolina Board of Nursing Position Statement
• Employer Responsibilities
• Examination
• Registration Information
• Verify Registry Listing
• Frequently Asked Questions

Medication Aide - Adult Care Facility

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

Administrator Exam – Adult Care Facility

• Role of DHSR
• Education Requirements
• Examination Guidelines

Contact the DHSR Adult Care Licensure Section at 919-855-3765 or via e-mail at [email protected] for the following information:

• To determine if an individual completed the North Carolina state-approved Administrator Exam for Adult Care facilities.
• To determine if an individual currently meets the Administrator requirements and guidelines for Adult Care facilities in North Carolina.
• What to do if an individual has a finding on the North Carolina Health Care Personnel Registry.
• Fees associated with being an Administrator in an Adult Care facilities in North Carolina.
• Administrator renewal process.

Personal Care Aide - Adult Care Facility

Click here to learn more about the training requirements for a Personal Care Aide to work in licensed Adult Care Homes & Family Care Homes. 

Contact the DHSR Adult Care Licensure Section at 919-855-3765 or via e-mail at [email protected] if you have questions regarding the requirements to be a Personal Care Aide.

Information for New and Existing State-Approved Training Programs

• Announcements
• Contact Information
• Guidance
• Program Coordinator Resources
• Curriculums
• Forms and Applications
• For Profit Nurse Aide I Training Programs

Resources

• Other State Registries
• Glossary of Terms