North Carolina CNA CE Courses (2026)
To renew your CNA license in North Carolina you need to satisfy the North Carolina DHSR — Nurse Aide I Registry's in-service / continuing-education training requirement . Below is what the board requires and a comparison of course providers that offer qualifying training. This is an unofficial guide — confirm any course is board-approved before you buy.
What North Carolina requires for CNA renewal
| In-service / CE required | No single fixed hour count — see details |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | 24 months |
| Governing body | North Carolina DHSR — Nurse Aide I Registry |
North Carolina does not require CE hours for the Nurse Aide I. To stay listed you must perform at least 8 hours of qualified, paid nurse-aide work supervised by a registered nurse during the 24-month period. If no such work occurs within any 24-month window, you must retrain and retest (or apply for a training waiver to retest before expiration).
Full CNA renewal guide for North Carolina (deadlines, fees & CE) →
North Carolina CNA CE course providers
- Medline University
Free and low-cost in-service training modules for nurse aides.
- CEUfast — Nurse Aide
In-service and continuing-education courses for nursing assistants.
- Elite Learning — CNA In-Service
CNA in-service training packages covering federally required topics.
- Relias
Employer-oriented in-service and competency training widely used in long-term care.
North Carolina CNA CE courses: frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do I need to renew my CNA license in North Carolina?
North Carolina does not set a single fixed CE-hour count for CNA renewal. North Carolina does not require CE hours for the Nurse Aide I. To stay listed you must perform at least 8 hours of qualified, paid nurse-aide work supervised by a registered nurse during the 24-month period. If no such work occurs within any 24-month window, you must retrain and retest (or apply for a training waiver to retest before expiration).
Do online CNA CE courses count in North Carolina?
Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the North Carolina DHSR — Nurse Aide I Registry. Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.
Where do I report my North Carolina CNA CE?
North Carolina generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the North Carolina DHSR — Nurse Aide I Registry.
Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the North Carolina DHSR — Nurse Aide I Registry. Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.
Official North Carolina DHSR — Nurse Aide I Registry site →
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