Summer Classes are Now Posted
CNA CLASSES 980-288-9606
IN-PERSON 5-WEEK & 8-week CNA classes...Online classes begin june 2026
Nurse Aide CNA 1 Classes in person (FACE to FACE) or ONLINE Hybrid Blend
About GraceMed Academy
Our Mission
GraceMed Academy is licensed by the NC State Board of Community Colleges The NC State Board of Community Colleges is not an accrediting agency . GraceMed is committed to providing a high-quality Nurse Aide (CNA) Training Program that empower individuals to develop their skills and achieve career goals. GraceMed Academy offers 5-week and 8-week CNA Classes. Learn how to provide quality direct patient care or quickly meet a prerequisite in a much shorter time span, than classes at a community college.
Our Nurse Aide 1 (CNA) program is located in Mooresville, NC in Iredell County. GraceMed Academy's Nurse Aide 1 Class is approved by the NC Division of Health Service Regulation (DHSR). This Nurse Aide 1 (CNA) program is an accelerated course and taught at a fast pace. This course is suitable for nursing and medical students, individuals wishing to re-enter the work force, and those who wish to pursue their healthcare careers. Upon completion, you will be prepared to take the NC Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Exam. This Nurse Aide 1 (CNA) Program consists of 125 clock hours which includes: 38 classroom hours, 52 laboratory hours and 35 clinical hours. You must be able to keep up with the pace.
CNA 1 CLASSES - Weekend (FACE TO FACE)
All WEEKEND Classes are IN PERSON ONLY
CNA 1 CLASSES - Monday - Friday (FACE TO FACE)
5-Week IN PERSON (FACE to FACE) CNA 1 Classes MORNING OR EVENING
SUMMER CNA 1 - 5-WEEK HYBRID PROGRAM
Online instruction with in-person labs & clinicals (Mon/Wed/Fri) Morning or Evening sessions
SUMMER CNA 1 - 8-WEEK HYBRID PROGRAM
Online instruction with in-person labs & clinicals (Tues/Thurs) Morning or Evening sessions
Tuition/Fees and Enrollment Requirements
CNA CLASSES - FULL PAYMENT OPTION
Registration Fee (non-refundable) $ 50.00
Tuition $ 725.00
$ 775.00 (Total Due)
CNA CLASSES - PAYMENT PLAN OPTION
Registration Fee (non-refundable) $ 50.00
50% of Tuition (initial payment) $ 362.50
$ 412.50 (Minimum Due to Register)
Remaining Balance Paid in 3 Weekly Payments of $120.83 Weekly Payment Due every Monday - 1st installment payment due 1st week of class.
Enrollment Requirements with High Diploma or GED
If you received a High School Diploma or GED:
- Must be 16 years or older at the time of enrollment
- High School Transcript (www.needmytranscript.com ), GED, or College Transcript if graduated
- Drivers License or an appropriate Government Issued Identification Ex: (State ID, Military ID, or US Passport)
- Social Security Card (Non-Laminated)
- Be able to read, write, and speak English.
Enrollment Requirements For No High Diploma or GED
If you did NOT receive a High School Diploma or GED:
- Must be 16 years or older at the time of enrollment
- Must take the Wonderlic Basic Skills Test (WBST) $40 Fee
Minimum Verbal Score (200) and Minimum Quantitative Score (210)
- Drivers License or an appropriate Government Issued Identification Ex: (State ID, Military ID, or US Passport)
- Social Security Card (Non-Laminated)
- Be able to read, write, and speak English.
Additional Enrollment Requirements for ALL Students**
**Tuition must be paid or payment arrangements made by this point**
- Completed Application and Enrollment Form
- Criminal Background Check (completed at orientation)
- Have a current TB test or chest x-ray within the last 12 months showing no active TB or communicable disease. (TB Test is available at orientation for an additional cost payable to vendor onsite)
- Drug Screen (completed at orientation)
- Current CPR (class scheduled on site with our sister company (GMTI)
Additional Fees not included in Tuition
- Uniform Scrub Set (Teal) (required) $50.00 payable to vendor
Vendor will be at orientation (www.khscrubshopllc.com)
- CPR (required) - (class onsite - $60 payable to our sister company)
- Background Check (required) - $25 (completed onsite by GraceMed)
- Drug Screen (required) $25.00 (completed on site by GraceMed)
- CNA 1 State Testing Fee $140.00 (payable to Credentia)
- Blood Pressure Cuff Set (optional) $45 payable to GraceMed