North Carolina HHA Requirements
How to Become a HHA in NC
To be HHA certified in North Carolina you will need to be a CNA as well and have 75 hours of training.
Learn the easy ways to get certified.
Profile of a North Carolina HHA
In order to receive your home health aide certificate in North Carolina you need to follow the minimum [federal] home health aide education requirements.
HHA training programs in NC must consist of:
- at least seventy-five (75) hours of training
- which needs to include at least sixteen (16) hours of clinical training
- plus, there is a requirement to complete twelve (12) hours of continuing education for every twelve (12) months
NOTE: A home health aide in North Carolina needs to be a certified nursing aide (CNA); you must complete the CNA training and pass the competency exam.
Search for FREE HHA Training in North Carolina
Best kept secret? Free HHA training is available in North Carolina! The demand is great for home health aides and agencies are offering free training classes; below is an example – be working and making money as a HHA in just weeks!
North Carolina HHA Resources
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Here’s our search tool to find North Carolina HHA agencies and FREE training classes near you!
- Get started as a North Carolina home health aide in 4 weeks.
- Learn how to pass the North Carolina HHA exam.
- NEW: North Carolina food stamp recipients (also called SNAP) can get free HHA training!
Here’s the federal code North Carolina adheres to Section 484.80.
