Nurse Aide, Patient Care & Direct Care Support Pathways
The table shows an at-a-glance view of Central Piedmont’s offerings in this field. Find the option that matches your timeline, goals and interests, then select the pathway title to learn more.
| Student Goals | Education Prerequisite | Campus | Timeline to Completion | Learning Format | |
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| Nurse Aide | Diploma | High School Diploma or Equivalent | Central Campus, Levine Campus | 16 weeks or less | On-Campus |
| Healthcare - Short-Term Training Courses | Short-Term Training or Professional Certificate | No Requirement | Online | 16 weeks or less | Online |
| Accelerated Career Training (ACT) | Short-Term Training or Professional Certificate | No Requirement | Cato Campus, Central Campus, Harper Campus, Harris Campus, Merancas Campus | 16 weeks or less | Hybrid, In Person |
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Nurse Aide
Student Goals: DiplomaEducation Prerequisite: High School Diploma or EquivalentCampus: Central Campus, Levine CampusTimeline to Completion: 16 weeks or lessLearning Format: On-Campus
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Healthcare - Short-Term Training Courses
Student Goals: Short-Term Training or Professional CertificateEducation Prerequisite: No RequirementCampus: OnlineTimeline to Completion: 16 weeks or lessLearning Format: Online
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Accelerated Career Training (ACT)
Student Goals: Short-Term Training or Professional CertificatesEducation Prerequisite: No RequirementCampus: Cato Campus, Central Campus, Harper Campus, Harris Campus, Merancas CampusTimeline to Completion: 16 weeks or lessLearning Format: Hybrid, In Person
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If you're not sure which pathway is right for you, a Navigator can help you decide. Navigators are your personal guides to Central Piedmont. They support you every step of the way – from your first question to finding your program, submitting your application and beyond.
