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

• 2023 - 2024 Competency Evaluation (Examination)
• 2023 Reciprocity
• 2023 Renewal

Guidance

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

Forms and Applications

• Guidance
• Name and Address Change Form (Updated January 2023)
• 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 June 13, 2023)
• Registered Nurse (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Application (Updated September 2020)
• Training Waiver Application Instructions (Updated February 2022)

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