CNA License in South Carolina

Are you looking for information pertaining to South Carolina's requirements for CNAs? If so, we can help. A career as a nurse aide offers many great benefits to people who enjoy helping the sick, injured and/or disabled. However, the most attractive features are short training programs and easy certification procedures. There are no complicated licensing requirements for CNAs in South Carolina!

CNA Certification Requirements in South Carolina

In the state of South Carolina, Pearson Vue handles the testing and certification of prospective nurse aides. The first requirement to obtain CNA certification in South Carolina is completing an approved training program that offers 100 hours of education. Further, the program you choose should consist of both lecture-based and clinical training. Finally, you are required to sit for Pearson Vue's two-part nurse aide competency evaluation.

How to Get Your CNA Certification in South Carolina

One of the best benefits of choosing a career as a CNA in South Carolina is that the process for obtaining certification is extremely simple. After you achieve passing scores on both parts of the nurse aide competency evaluation, Pearson Vue adds your name to South Carolina's Nurse Aide Registry within just a few business days. Initial certifications are valid for a period of 24 months.

How to Verify Your CNA Certification in South Carolina

If ever there comes a time in your career as a CNA when you need to check your certification status in South Carolina, just call Pearson VUE at (800) 475-8290 or go to Pearson VUE’s website (www.pearsonvue.com). From the “Search Nurse Aide Registry” menu, select “South Carolina Nurse Aides”, and then “Search the Nurse Aide Registry.”

How to Renew Your CNA Certification in South Carolina

You must renew your nurse aide certification in South Carolina every two years. To be eligible for renewal, you must have worked as a paid nurse aide for at least eight hours during the past 24 months. Pearson Vue will be emailing you directions for renewing your certificate approximately 90 days before the expiration of your certification.

How to Reinstate Your CNA Certification in South Carolina

If you did not work for pay as a CNA in South Carolina for at least eight hours during the 24-month period prior to your renewal date, you will need to reinstate your certification. Reinstatement of your certification involves passing the Pearson Vue CNA competency exam again.

How to Transfer Your CNA Certification from South Carolina to Another State

Before you can transfer your CNA certification from South Carolina to a different state, you need to find out about the requirements of your new state. The National Council of State Boards of Nursing can help you find the appropriate agency of your new state to contact. Although most states simply require CNA verification to transfer certification, some states also require small transfer fees, completion of continuing education courses, and/or competency testing.

South Carolina Nurse Aide Registry

If you have additional questions, contact the South Carolina Nurse Aide Registry at:

South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
Division of Community and Facility Services

PO Box 8206, Columbia, SC 29202
Phone: (888) 549-0820
Email: scnarscdhhs.gov

Pearson VUE

PO Box 13785, Philadelphia, PA 19101
Phone: (800) 475-8290
Email: naregistrypearson.com
Registry Search Link

State-Approved CNA Programs in South Carolina

The first step to beginning a career as a CNA in South Carolina is finding a school that offers approved training. Let us help you with that: the following schools are some of the best.

1. Aiken Technical College

   2276 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Graniteville, SC 29829 (803) 593-9231

2. Greenville Technical College

   506 S Pleasantburg Dr, Greenville, SC 29607 (864) 250-8000

3. Midlands Technical College

   151 Powell Rd, Columbia, SC 29203 (803) 738-8324