CNA Classes in West Columbia, SC

Our directory lists 1 state-approved Certified Nurse Aide training program in West Columbia, 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.

Published tuition for CNA programs in West Columbia ranges from $2,704. Midlands Technical College lists the lowest tuition at $2,704. Total out-of-pocket cost also includes the state exam fee ($140 total ($45 written + $95 skills)), background check, and uniforms.

Midlands Technical College offers the shortest published program in West Columbia at 5-12 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 (803) 738-8324 for current cohort start dates.

To work as a CNA in West Columbia, 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).

No West Columbia 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.