The course is designed to provide the student with the knowledge and skills necessary to perform basic care services for a patient (acute care setting) or resident (long-term care setting). It prepares the student to function in the role of nursing assistant under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN) or licensed practical nurse (LPN). This course is designed to meet the curriculum requirements of the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS). The basic nursing assistant proficiency examination is the State-approved competency evaluation, with both written and manual skills components. The course requires the student to complete 40 hours of classroom lecture, 20 hours of skills lab, and perform 40 hours in a clinical setting.

Satisfactory completion of the course provides eligibility to take the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program Examination for South Carolina certification as a certified nursing assistant. See South Carolina Nurse Aide Candidate Handbook(link is external) for more information.

Admissions Information

The training program shall require for admission into its program the following:

• Successful completion of public, private, or home schooling at the high school level or obtainment of a recognized high school equivalency credential
• Be at least 18 years of age;
• Be able to read, write, and speak English;
• Be in good health and able to bend, twist, lift at least 50 pounds, and be free from communicable disease; and
• Not be listed on the Nurse Aide Registry in revoked status

Tuition & Fees

Nurse Aide Training Tuition: $950.00

Payment Methods: Cash, Check or Cashier’s Check,

Course textbook is included. Hartman’s Nursing Assistant Care – The Basics, 6th Edition. Author: Fuzy, Jetta, ISBN: 9781604250503

Contact Info

Rebecca Jackson
Continuing Professional Development Coordinator
(803) 286-4121 

• September 9, 2025 to October 17, 2025

1824 Highway 9 ByPass West
P.O. Box 2049
Lancaster, SC 29721

803.286.4121