NHC HealthCare Charleston
2230 Ashley Crossing Drive
Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
- Duration:
- 100 hours
- Cost:
- Free for employees (Earn-While-You-Learn)
- Phone:
- (843) 766-5228
CNA Classes in Charleston, SC
2 state-approved Certified Nurse Aide training programs in Charleston. Tuition ranges from Free to $949. South Carolina requires 100 hours minimum of training and uses Credentia (via CNA365) for the competency exam.
Programs in Charleston
2
Tuition Range
Free to $949
State Required Hours
100 hours minimum
Exam Vendor
Credentia (via CNA365)
Fastest in Charleston
Trident Technical College - Palmer Campus
Approximately 121 hours (8-12 weeks)
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Trident Technical College - Palmer Campus
66 Columbus Street
Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
- Duration:
- Approximately 121 hours (8-12 weeks)
- Cost:
- Approximately $949 (tuition)
- Phone:
- (843) 574-6152
Becoming a CNA in South Carolina
South Carolina's CNA pathway is administered by the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS), which maintains the official South Carolina Nurse Aide Registry. SCDHHS contracts with Credentia (via the CNA365 platform) to handle exam registration, NNAAP testing, registry placement, renewal, and reciprocity. The state requires 100 training hours - more than the federal OBRA 75-hour minimum but less than nearby states like North Carolina (75) and Georgia (85).
Frequently Asked Questions: CNA Training in Charleston
How many CNA training programs are available in Charleston, SC?
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Our directory lists 2 state-approved Certified Nurse Aide training programs in Charleston, SC. All programs must meet South Carolina's minimum of 100 hours minimum and prepare graduates to sit for the Credentia (via CNA365) competency exam.
How much does CNA training cost in Charleston?
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Published tuition for CNA programs in Charleston ranges from Free to $949. NHC HealthCare Charleston lists the lowest tuition at Free for employees (Earn-While-You-Learn). 1 program in Charleston offers no-cost training (employer-paid, federally funded, or scholarship-based). Total out-of-pocket cost also includes the state exam fee ($140 total ($45 written + $95 skills)), background check, and uniforms.
What is the fastest CNA program in Charleston?
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Trident Technical College - Palmer Campus offers the shortest published program in Charleston at Approximately 121 hours (8-12 weeks). South Carolina requires 100 hours minimum of state-approved training, so any accelerated program must compress the required hours into a shorter calendar window through full-time scheduling. Call (843) 574-6152 for current cohort start dates.
How do I become a CNA in Charleston, SC?
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To work as a CNA in Charleston, you must meet a South Carolina-approved training program of at least 100 hours minimum, pass the Credentia (via CNA365) competency exam (Two-part NNAAP (National Nurse Aide Assessment Program) examination: a 60-question multiple-choice knowledge test (plus 10 unscored pretest items, 90 minutes) and a 5-skill hands-on skills evaluation, administered by Credentia), and clear a SLED (South Carolina Law Enforcement Division) criminal background check and Nurse Aide Registry abuse/neglect check required before clinical placement and employment. Most candidates complete the full process in 6-10 weeks (100-hour program plus 1-2 weeks for Credentia to report results and SCDHHS to post you to the registry).
Are there free CNA classes in Charleston?
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Yes. 1 Charleston program on this directory offers no-cost CNA training: NHC HealthCare Charleston. Free training is typically employer-paid (nursing facilities sponsoring trainees in exchange for a work commitment), federally funded (Job Corps), or scholarship-based.