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

January 22, 2025:  Due to inclement weather, our building is closed.  However, registry staff are available to assist you via phone at 919-855-3969 (Monday-Friday, 8:00am-12:00pm; 1:00pm-3:00 pm).

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.

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Guidance

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

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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 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
• Training Waiver Information
• Nursing Homes – 120 Day Rule
• Nursing Homes – Employment Requirements
• Home Care Facilities – Employment Requirements
• High 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

• 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

• Role of DHSR
• Education Requirements
• Examination Guidelines

Important Notice:

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.

Resources

• Other State Registries
• Glossary of Terms