Trident Technical College - Thornley Campus
7000 Rivers Avenue
Certified Nurse Aide
- Duration:
- 121.25 hours
- Phone:
- (843) 574-6152
CNA Classes in North Charleston, SC
1 state-approved Certified Nurse Aide training program in North Charleston. South Carolina requires 100 hours minimum of training and uses Credentia (via CNA365) for the competency exam.
Programs in North Charleston
1
State Required Hours
100 hours minimum
Exam Vendor
Credentia (via CNA365)
All CNA Programs in North Charleston
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 North Charleston
How many CNA training programs are available in North Charleston, SC?
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Our directory lists 1 state-approved Certified Nurse Aide training program in North 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 do I become a CNA in North Charleston, SC?
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To work as a CNA in North 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 North Charleston?
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No North Charleston program on our directory currently advertises free tuition, but many South Carolina nursing facilities pay for CNA training in exchange for a work commitment after certification. Ask local long-term care employers about employer-sponsored training programs, and check the American Red Cross and Job Corps for additional pathways.