CNA Classes in South Carolina: 240 State-Approved Programs
South Carolina's approved nurse aide training list names 240 CNA programs in 75 cities and mirrored here as of September 2026. South Carolina requires 100 hours of training, 40 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in South Carolina is $37,220 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
240
State-approved programs
75
Cities with a program
100 hrs
Required training, 40 clinical
$37,220
Typical CNA pay, 12% below the US
Cities with the most CNA programs
Columbia (7), Greenville (6), Rock Hill (5) have the most approved programs in South Carolina. 8 cities have a page with each program, local CNA pay, and the nursing homes where aides work.
| City | Programs | Typical CNA pay | Nursing homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | 7 | $37,400 | 12 |
| Greenville | 6 | $37,220 | 12 |
| Rock Hill | 5 | — | 6 |
| Jeff Davis Dr. Spartanburg | 4 | — | 0 |
| Blythewood | 3 | — | 0 |
| Cheraw | 3 | — | 2 |
| Lexington | 3 | — | 3 |
| Pendleton | 3 | — | 0 |
| Beaufort | 2 | — | 1 |
| Bus Winnosboro | 2 | — | 0 |
| Clinton | 2 | — | 2 |
| Denmark | 2 | — | 0 |
| Florence | 2 | $35,400 | 8 |
| Greenwood | 2 | — | 4 |
| Kingstree | 2 | — | 1 |
Pay is the BLS OES May 2025 figure for the metro area named after the city; a dash means BLS publishes none. Nursing homes from CMS Care Compare.
All state-approved CNA programs in South Carolina
Every program below appears on South Carolina's official approved list. Programs open and close during the year, so confirm current approval and start dates with the program before enrolling.
240 of 240 programs shown
| Program | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| City not listed · 125 programs | ||
| ABBEVILLE CAREER CENTER/HST | — | (864) 940-6402 |
| ADVANTAGE ACADEMY | — | (843) 664-8465 |
| AIKEN TECH COLLEGE | — | (321) 677-8788 |
| AIKEN TECH COLLEGE TRAINING PROG S11097 +18437653212 | — | (321) 677-4848 |
| ALLENDALE-FAIRFAX HIGH SCHOOL | — | (803) 584-2311 |
| ALLHEART ALLIED HEALTH ED CTR TestSCTP SCTP +19172727333 | — | (803) 580-4747 |
| ANDERSON INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (AIT) | — | (864) 222-4120 |
| APPLIED TECHNOLOGY CENTER - ROCK HIL | — | (803) 981-1100 |
| APPLIED TECHNOLOGY CENTER - ROCK HIL AIDE PRG S11085 +18434898844 | — | (803) 981-1100 |
| BEAUFORT/JASPER ACE-HST | — | (843) 987-8107 |
| BEAUFORT/JASPER ACE-HST AIDE PRG S11085 +18434898844 | — | (843) 987-8107 |
| BEAUFORT/JASPER ACE-HST TECH S00323 +18035347661 6052 SLAB LANDING ROAD COPE 29038 COUNTRY/NEW RIVER S00527 +18137636764 PO Box 1288 Attn: Purchasing Beaufort 29901 | — | (843) 987-8107 |
| CAREER CENTER OF ANDERSON DISTRICTS I & II | — | (864) 847-4121 |
| CARMICHAEL MEDICAL TRAINING | — | (843) 499-7585 |
| CARMICHAEL MEDICAL TRAINING CENTER S11037 +18645052754 | — | (843) 532-2492 |
| CASANIA'S HEALTHCARE ACADEMY | — | (888) 999-9999 |
| CASANIA'S HEALTHCARE ACADEMY DARL/LAMAR HS) S00449 +18433984796 160 PINEDALE DRIVE DARLINGTON 29532 | — | (864) 838-2936 |
| CHAPIN HIGH SCHOOL | — | (803) 575-5522 |
| COLLETON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL | — | (843) 599-9467 |
| DENMARK TECHNICAL COLLEGE | — | (888) 999-9999 |
| DENMARK TECHNICAL COLLEGE CHEROKEE TECHNOLOGY CENTER) S00632 +18648382936 ASSISTANT NE S11084 +18034667914 1674 US-321 BUS Winnosboro 29180 HOME S00175 +18642616734 WEST | — | (803) 793-5153 |
| DORCHESTER COUNTY CAREER & TECHNOLOGY | — | (803) 759-0443 |
| ECPI UNIVERSITY | — | (864) 288-2828 |
| ESSENTIAL HEALTHCARE SERVICES | — | (864) 242-2585 |
| ESSENTIAL HEALTHCARE SERVICES HOME S00175 +18642616734 | — | (864) 242-2585 |
| ESSENTIAL HEALTHCARE SERVICES OCC S00009 +18032195032 | — | (864) 553-3815 |
| EXCELLENCE IN HEALTHCARE | — | (919) 999-9999 |
| EXCELLENCE IN HEALTHCARE CAMPUS S11102 +18645047005 NURSE AIDE PROGRAM HARTSVILLE SITE S11059 +18434133221 NURSE AIDE PROGRAM HARTSVILLE SITE S11059 +18436618221 2715 W. Lucas Street Florence 29502-0548 | — | (919) 999-9999 |
| F.E. DUBOSE CAREER CENTER | — | (803) 473-2531 |
| FLORENCE-DARLINGTON TECH COLLEGE | 2715 W. Lucas Street Florence 29502-0548 | (843) 661-8221 |
| FLORENCE-DARLINGTON TECH COLLEGE | — | (843) 413-2724 |
| FLORENCE-DARLINGTON TECH COLLEGE Approval) S11094 +18032782170 | — | (843) 413-2724 |
| FORT MILL SCHOOL DISTRICT | — | (803) 367-2250 |
| GOOSE CREEK HIGH SCHOOL | — | (843) 553-1903 |
| GREENVILLE TECH COLLEGE | — | (864) 434-1837 |
| HAZEL'S HEART HEALTH CARE ACADEMY | — | (803) 238-5193 |
| HEALTH TECH NURSING ASSISTANT TRAINING | 201 Branchester Court | (864) 607-8756 |
| HEYWARD CAREER & TECHNOLOGY CENTER | — | (803) 735-3343 |
| HONORAGE NURSING CENTER | — | (843) 665-6173 |
| INSPIRE HEALTH MEDICAL INSTITUTE | — | (803) 999-9999 |
| INSPIRE HEALTH MEDICAL INSTITUTE CAMPUS S11102 +18645924600 | — | (803) 999-9999 |
| INTEGRITY HEALTHCARE TRAINING CENTER | — | (843) 324-2299 |
| INTEGRITY HEALTHCARE TRAINING CENTER MYRTLE BEACH S00516 +18434772079 AIDE PROGRAM S11108 +18889999999 | — | (843) 847-6394 |
| INTEGRITY HEALTHCARE TRAINING CENTER OCC S00009 +18035415612 5214 REYNOLDS ROAD BLACKVILLE 29817 | — | (843) 737-3570 |
| INTREPID HEALTHCARE TRAINING | — | (919) 999-9999 |
| LAKE CITY CONTINUUM YOUTH CNA PROGRAM | — | (843) 413-3221 |
| LEARNING TO CARE NA TRAINING PROG | PROGRAM S11119 +14079999999 | (803) 413-5211 |
| LEE COUNTY CAREER & TECHNOLOGY CENTER | — | (803) 428-4633 |
| LEVEL UP HEALTHCARE ACADEMY, LLC COUNTY S00532 +17068140553 | — | (803) 814-0033 |
| LEVEL UP HEALTHCARE ACADEMY, LLC HAMPTON S00299 +18435258205 | — | (803) 814-0033 |
| LEXINGTON TECHNOLOGY CENTER/HST | — | (803) 821-3017 |
| LEXINGTON TECHNOLOGY CENTER/HST CAMPUS S00603 +18645924606 523 Chesnee Hwy Gaffney 29341 | — | (803) 821-3000 |
| LOWCOUNTY MEDICAL TRAINING CENTER, LLC | — | (844) 401-4216 |
| MEDFORD NURSING CENTER | — | (843) 858-3916 |
| MEDFORD NURSING CENTER CHEROKEE CAMPUS S11068 +18455376334 HOME S00175 +18642616734 4605 BELTON HIGHWAY ANDERSON 29621 MULLINS S11024 +18434133221 CENTER S11037 +18642700913 201 BURDINE DRIVE GREENVILLE 29617 | — | (843) 616-4601 |
| MID CAROLINA AHEC | 777 Lowndes Hill Rd Building | (803) 286-4121 |
| MID CAROLINA AHEC MYRTLE BEACH S00516 +18434772791 | — | (803) 286-4121 |
| MIDLANDS TECH AT RICHLAND ONE TRAINING PROGRAM S11114 +18645412996 | — | (706) 814-0553 |
| MIDLANDS TECHNICAL COLLEGE CONT ED | — | (706) 814-0553 |
| MIDLANDS TECH NURSING DIVISION | — | (803) 822-7059 |
| MIDLAND VALLEY HS CNA PROGRAM HOME S00175 +18642616734 TRAINING PROGRAM S11118 +18436746987 | — | (803) 593-7100 |
| NATIONAL HEALTH CARE - ANDERSON | — | (864) 376-2358 |
| NATIONAL HEALTH CARE - LAURENS | — | (864) 984-6584 |
| NATIONAL HEALTH CARE - LAURENS TRAINING PROG S11097 +18437653212 CENTER S00096 +19199999999 | — | (864) 984-6584 |
| NATIONAL HEALTHCARE- MAULDIN | — | (864) 675-6421 |
| NATIONAL HEALTHCARE- MAULDIN TRAINING PROGRAM S11114 +18645606874 | — | (864) 675-6421 |
| NEXT LEVEL HEALTHCARE INSTITUTE, LLC | — | (803) 293-6761 |
| NHC - CLINTON | — | (864) 833-2550 |
| NHC GARDEN CITY | — | (843) 650-2213 |
| NHC HEALTHCARE CHARLESTON | — | (843) 766-5228 |
| NHC HEALTHCARE CHARLESTON CENTER S00096 +18035322147 101 WEST COLUMBIA AVENUE BATESBURG 29006 | — | (843) 817-2354 |
| NHC HEALTHCARE CHARLESTON GREENWOOD EVENING S11027 +18649418426 PO BOX 1467 GREENWOOD 29648 MA00001 - MEDFORD NURSING CENTER MA00001 +18438583916 | — | (803) 222-5555 |
| NHC HEALTHCARE CHARLESTON TRAINING PROGRAM S11114 +18039999999 | — | (843) 817-2354 |
| NHC HEALTHCARE - GREENVILLE | — | (864) 979-7876 |
| NHC HEALTHCARE - GREENVILLE HAMPTON S00299 +18435258368 105 Beaufort 29901 GREENWOOD GOODWILL S11029 +18649418426 PO BOX 1467 GREENWOOD 29648 | — | (828) 429-6331 |
| NHC HEALTH CARE GREENWOOD | 379 PINEHAVEN STREET | (864) 223-1950 |
| NHC HEALTH CARE GREENWOOD | — | (864) 223-1950 |
| NHC HEALTH CARE GREENWOOD CAMPUS S00622 +17068140553 | — | (864) 223-1950 |
| NHC HEALTH CARE GREENWOOD MYRTLE BEACH S00516 +18434772079 743 HEMLOCK AVE MYRTLE BEACH 29577 | — | (864) 223-1950 |
| NHC HEALTHCARE NORTH AUGUSTA GREENWOOD WEEKEND S11028 +18649418426 PO BOX 1467 GREENWOOD 29648 | — | (803) 278-4272 |
| NURSING UNLIMITED AIDE TRAINING CTR | — | (803) 556-0343 |
| PACS NURSE AIDE TRAINING | — | (864) 533-2074 |
| PATCH CAREER INSTITUTE | — | (843) 744-1249 |
| PEACHTREE NURSE AIDE ACADEMY | — | (704) 477-2787 |
| PEACHTREE NURSE AIDE ACADEMY BARNWELL SITE S00548 +18037935153 P.O. BOX 327 DENMARK 29042 | — | (865) 679-2610 |
| PEACHTREE NURSE AIDE ACADEMY CENTER S00510 +18645389401 | — | (864) 487-2717 |
| PEE DEE MEDICAL TRAINING CENTER OF LC | 89452 - Amanda Reynolds Catoe 89452 +18438583916 | (843) 325-1928 |
| PELION HIGH SCHOOL | — | (803) 821-2248 |
| PIEDMONT TECH COLLEGE CONT ED | — | (864) 941-8426 |
| PIEDMONT TECHNICAL COLLEGE - PCT | — | (864) 941-8536 |
| PRUITT HEALTH DILLION CNA PROGRAM | — | (864) 555-1212 |
| PRUITT HEALTH DILLION CNA PROGRAM CERTIFIED NURSE AIDE TRAINING S11077 +18034258982 TRAINING PROG S11097 +18437653212 | — | (843) 774-2741 |
| R D ANDERSON APPLIED TECHNOLOGY CTR | — | (864) 316-3388 |
| R D ANDERSON APPLIED TECHNOLOGY CTR MULLINS S11024 +18434132724 | — | (864) 384-2943 |
| REVIVED MEDICAL TRAINING ACADEMY CENTER S11070 +18433198642 700 S. Parker Drive, Suite 8 Florence 29501 | — | (404) 551-6686 |
| RICHLAND NORTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL CHEROKEE CAMPUS S11068 +18645256078 | — | (803) 691-4049 |
| RIDGEVIEW HIGH SCHOOL | — | (803) 691-4049 |
| RIVER BLUFF HIGH SCHOOL COUNTRY/NEW RIVER S00527 +18435258205 MULLINS S11024 +18434132724 Approval) S11094 +18032782170 TECH S00323 +18037076016 GREENWOOD EVENING S11027 +18649418426 | — | (919) 999-9999 |
| RIVERSIDE HIGH SCHOOL | — | (864) 884-8620 |
| ROCKILL-HOW TO BE A NURSE ASSISTANT | — | (803) 366-7133 |
| ROYAL LIVE OAKS ACAD NA TRAINING PROG | — | (843) 784-2630 |
| SPARTANBURG COMMUNITY COLLEGE | — | (864) 504-7005 |
| STEP IT UP MEDICAL TRAINING | — | (803) 873-2501 |
| SUMTER CAREER & TECHNOLOGY CENTER | — | (803) 481-8575 |
| SUMTER CAREER & TECHNOLOGY CENTER TRAINING PROGRAM S11083 +18033822300 GREENWOOD GOODWILL S11029 +18649418426 | — | (803) 481-8575 |
| SWOFFORD CAREER CENTER | — | (864) 592-2790 |
| TART'S CPR AND LEARNING CENTER | — | (803) 999-9999 |
| TECHNICAL COLLEGE OF THE LOW COUNTRY | — | (843) 525-8205 |
| TRI-COUNTY TECH COLLEGE - BMC EASLEY | — | (214) 555-5555 |
| TRI-COUNTY TECH/ HLTH CARE CONSORTIUM | — | (214) 555-5555 |
| TRI-COUNTY TECH/ HLTH CARE CONSORTIUM CONWAY S00542 +18436789135 2229 S. Irby St. Florence 29505 OCC S00009 +18032195033 | PROGRAM - NORTH LAKE S11112 +17068140553 | (864) 656-1331 |
| UNIQUE HANDS OF CARE, LLC | 201 Branchester Court | (864) 607-8756 |
| UNIQUE HANDS OF CARE, LLC HOME S00175 +18648444661 DOWNTOWN CAMPUS S11063 +18645924497 523 Chesnee Highway Gaffney 29341 | — | (864) 607-8756 |
| VETERANS VICTORY HOUSE NURSING HOME COUNTRY/NEW RIVER S00527 +18435258368 Health BEAUFORT 29901 | — | (843) 909-3515 |
| VILLAGE CAREER CENTER NA PROGRAM | — | (864) 902-4433 |
| WANDO HIGH SCHOOL | — | (843) 718-6606 |
| WESTWOOD HIGH SCHOOL | — | (803) 691-4049 |
| WHALE BRANCH EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL | — | (843) 466-2768 |
| WHALE BRANCH EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL AIDE TRAINING PRG S11093 +18033315749 MA00002 - FLORENCE DARLINGTON TECHNICAL COLLEGE MA00002 +19199999999 | — | (843) 466-2700 |
| WHALE BRANCH EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL TRAINING PROGRAM S11114 +18039999999 | — | (843) 322-5464 |
| WHITE KNOLL HIGH SCHOOL - CNA PROGRAM | — | (803) 603-5442 |
| WHITE OAK MANOR - YORK | — | (803) 684-0035 |
| WHITE OAK MANOR - YORK GREENWOOD DAY S11026 +18649418426 | — | (803) 684-0035 |
| WHITE OAK MANOR - YORK NURSE AIDE PROGRAM HARTSVILLE SITE S11059 +18434132724 | — | (803) 684-0035 |
| YORK TECHNICAL COLLEGE/ON LINE TP | — | (803) 327-8068 |
| Columbia · 7 programs | ||
| COLUMBIA HANDS OF HOPE | 1812 WASHINGTON STREET, 29201 | (803) 708-2504 |
| HEYWARD CAREER & TECHNOLOGY CENTER | 3560 LYNHAVEN DRIVE, 29204 | (803) 735-3343 |
| MEDTECH INC. - SPARTANBURG | 3300 B KAY STREET, 29210 | (803) 731-2824 |
| MEDTECH, INC. SPARTANBURG II | 3300 B KAY STREET, 29210 | (803) 731-2824 |
| MIDLANDS TECH NURSING DIVISION | 1260 LEXINGTON DRIVE, 29170 | (803) 822-4995 |
| NHC HEALTHCARE NORTH AUGUSTA AIDE PRG S11085 +18432270752 | PROGRAM S00581 +18039355715 2200 HARDEN STREET, 29201 | (803) 278-4272 |
| RIDGEVIEW HIGH SCHOOL | 4801 HARD SCRABBLE ROAD, 29229 | (803) 422-0246 |
| Greenville · 6 programs | ||
| ECPI UNIVERSITY | 1001 Keys Drive - Suite 100, 29615 | (864) 288-2828 |
| ENOREE CAREER & TECHNOLOGY CENTER | 108 SCALYBARK ROAD, 29617 | (864) 355-7415 |
| GREENVILLE TECH COLLEGE | BOX 5616, 29660 | (864) 250-3639 |
| GREENVILLE TECHNICAL CO-NSG DIV. | PO BOX 5616, 29606 | (864) 250-3663 |
| LEGACY | 622-C EASLEY HIGHWAY, 29611 | (864) 992-3883 |
| PACS NURSE AIDE TRAINING | Two , Suite 101, 29607 | (864) 436-6613 |
| Rock Hill · 5 programs | ||
| APPLIED TECHNOLOGY CENTER - ROCK HIL | 2399 MAIN STREET, 29732 | (803) 981-1125 |
| NEXT LEVEL HEALTHCARE INSTITUTE, LLC | 701 Anderson Road N Ste. 101, 29730 | (803) 205-0300 |
| YORK TECHNICAL COLLEGE | 452 SOUTH ANDERSON ROAD, 29730 | (803) 981-7732 |
| YORK TECHNICAL COLLEGE CONT ED | 452 SOUTH ANDERSON ROAD, 29730 | (803) 981-7732 |
| YORK TECHNICAL COLLEGE/ON LINE TP | 452 SOUTH ANDERSON ROAD, 29730 | (803) 981-7732 |
| Jeff Davis Dr. Spartanburg · 4 programs | ||
| FAITH HEALTHCARE CENTER | 500, 29303 | (864) 923-1870 |
| MAGNOLIA MANOR OF GREENVILLE | 500, 29303 | (864) 923-1870 |
| MAGNOLIA MANOR OF SPARTANBURG | 500, 29303 | (864) 923-1870 |
| OAKBROOK HEALTH REHABILITATION | 500, 29303 | (864) 923-1870 |
| Blythewood · 3 programs | ||
| RICHLAND NORTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL | 180 TURKEY FARM ROAD, 29016 | (803) 691-4049 |
| RIDGEVIEW HIGH SCHOOL | 180 TURKEY FARM ROAD, 29016 | (803) 691-4049 |
| WESTWOOD HIGH SCHOOL | 180 TURKEY FARM ROAD, 29016 | (803) 691-4049 |
| Cheraw · 3 programs | ||
| CHERAW HIGH SCHOOL | 649 CHESTERFIELD HWY #9, 29520 | (843) 921-1000 |
| NORTHEASTERN TECH COLLEGE | 1201 CHESTERFIELD HIGHWAY, 29520 | (843) 921-6925 |
| NORTHEASTERN TECH COLLEGE - DILLON SITE | 1201 CHESTERFIELD HIGHWAY, 29520 | (843) 921-6925 |
| Lexington · 3 programs | ||
| LEXINGTON TECHNOLOGY CENTER/HST | 2421 AUGUSTA HIGHWAY, 29072 | (803) 821-3000 |
| RIVER BLUFF HIGH SCHOOL | RIVERBLUFF HIGH SCHOOL, 29072 | (803) 665-4158 |
| WHITE KNOLL HIGH SCHOOL - CNA PROGRAM | 5643 PLATT SPRINGS ROAD, 29073 | (803) 821-5499 |
| Pendleton · 3 programs | ||
| TRI-COUNTY TECH COLLEGE - BMC EASLEY | PO BOX 587 / HWY 76, 29670 | (864) 646-1331 |
| TRI-COUNTY TECH/ HLTH CARE CONSORTIUM | PO BOX 587 / HWY 76, 29670 | (864) 646-1331 |
| TRI-COUNTY TECHNICAL COLLEGE | PO BOX 587 / HWY 76, 29670 | (864) 646-1331 |
| Beaufort · 2 programs | ||
| TECHNICAL COLLEGE OF THE LOW COUNTRY | 105, 29901 | (843) 525-8368 |
| TECHNICAL COLLEGE OF THE LOW COUNTRY | 921 RIBAUT ROAD, 29902 | (803) 525-8368 |
| Bus Winnosboro · 2 programs | ||
| MIDLANDS TECH AT RICHLAND ONE | 1674 US-321, 29180 | (803) 466-7914 |
| MIDLANDS TECHNICAL COLLEGE CONT ED | 1674 US-321, 29180 | (803) 466-7914 |
| Clinton · 2 programs | ||
| CLINTON HIGH SCHOOL | 18132 Hwy 72 E., 29325 | (864) 938-1958 |
| NHC - CLINTON | PO BOX 727, 29325 | (864) 833-2550 |
| Denmark · 2 programs | ||
| DENMARK TECHNICAL COLLEGE | P.O. BOX 327, 29042 | (803) 793-5153 |
| DENMARK TECHNICAL COLLEGE-NSG DIVISION | BLVD., SCIENCE BLDG. 028, 29042 | (803) 793-5139 |
| Florence · 2 programs | ||
| ADVANTAGE ACADEMY | 126 EAST HOWE SPRINGS ROAD, 29505 | (843) 902-0628 |
| WILSON HIGH SCHOOL | 1411 OLD MARION HWY, 29506 | (234) 567-8912 |
| Greenwood · 2 programs | ||
| PIEDMONT TECH COLLEGE CONT ED | PO BOX 1467, 29648 | (864) 941-8426 |
| PIEDMONT TECH - ONLINE | P O BOX 1467 EMERALD ROAD, 29648 | (864) 941-8426 |
| Kingstree · 2 programs | ||
| KINGSTREE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 616 MARTIN LUTHER KING AVE, 29556 | (843) 355-6525 |
| WILLIAMSBURG TECHNICAL COLLEGE | BLVD, 29556 | (843) 355-4123 |
| Laurens · 2 programs | ||
| LAURENS DISTRICT 55 HIGH SCHOOL | 5058 HIGHWAY 76 WEST, 29360 | (864) 682-3151 |
| NATIONAL HEALTH CARE - LAURENS | EXTENTION, 29360 | (864) 984-6584 |
| Myrtle Beach · 2 programs | ||
| HORRY-GEORGETOWN TECH AT CONWAY | 743 HEMLOCK AVE, 29577 | (843) 477-2079 |
| HORRY-GEORGETOWN TECH COL | 743 HEMLOCK AVE, 29577 | (843) 477-2079 |
| Pelion · 2 programs | ||
| PELION HIGH SCHOOL | 600 LYDIA DRIVE, 29123 | (803) 347-2172 |
| WHITE KNOLL HIGH SCHOOL - CNA PROGRAM | 600 LYDIA DRIVE, 29123 | (803) 347-2172 |
| Ridgeland · 2 programs | ||
| ANTIOCH EDUCATIONAL CENTER | 7557 West Main Street, 29936 | (843) 645-9400 |
| BEAUFORT/JASPER ACE-HST | 80 LOW COUNTRY DRIVE, 29936 | (843) 441-2770 |
| Summerville · 2 programs | ||
| CANE BAY HIGH SCHOOL | 1624 STATE ROAD, 29483 | (843) 300-2545 |
| DORCHESTER COUNTY CAREER SCHOOL/HST | 440 OLD TROLLEY ROAD, 29485 | (843) 873-5049 |
| Sumter · 2 programs | ||
| ALLHEART ALLIED HEALTH ED CTR | 186 S. Pike East, 29150 | (803) 773-1800 |
| SUMTER CAREER & TECHNOLOGY CENTER | 2612 MCCRAY'S MILL ROAD, 29150 | (803) 481-8575 |
| York · 2 programs | ||
| FLOYD D. JOHNSON TECHNOLOGY CTR | 275 E ALEXANDER LOVE HWY, 29745 | (803) 684-1910 |
| WHITE OAK MANOR - YORK | PO BOX 629, 29745 | (803) 684-0035 |
| Abbeville · 1 program | ||
| ABBEVILLE CAREER CENTER/HST | 100 OLD CALHOUN FALLS ROAD, 29620 | (864) 940-6402 |
| Aiken · 1 program | ||
| AIKEN TECH COLLEGE | P. O. Box 696, 29801 | (803) 508-7280 |
| Anderson · 1 program | ||
| NATIONAL HEALTH CARE - ANDERSON | GREENVILLE, 29622 | (864) 226-8356 |
| Anderson Road Greenville · 1 program | ||
| CAROLINA HIGH SCHOOL AND ACADEMY | 2725, 29611 | (864) 355-2316 |
| Bishopville · 1 program | ||
| LEE COUNTY CAREER & TECHNOLOGY CENTER | 1800 WISACKY HIGHWAY, 29010 | (803) 428-4633 |
| Chapin · 1 program | ||
| CHAPIN HIGH SCHOOL | 300 COLUMBIA AVE, 29036 | (803) 575-5522 |
| Charleston · 1 program | ||
| PATCH CAREER INSTITUTE | 1818 NORWOD STREET, 29405 | (843) 744-1249 |
| Chesnee Highway Gaffney · 1 program | ||
| SPARTANBURG COMMUNITY COLLEGE | 523, 29341 | (864) 592-4497 |
| Clover · 1 program | ||
| CLOVER HIGH SCHOOL (HST) | 1625 E HWY 55, 29710 | (803) 810-8213 |
| Darlington · 1 program | ||
| MEDFORD NURSING CENTER | 105 MEDFORD DRIVE, 29532 | (843) 601-7468 |
| Dillon · 1 program | ||
| DILLON TECHNOLOGY CTR (H/O) | PO BOX 1130 HWY 9 EAST, 29536 | (843) 774-5143 |
| E Butler Rd. Greenville · 1 program | ||
| NATIONAL HEALTHCARE- MAULDIN | 850, 29607 | (864) 275-0372 |
| East Cambridge St Greenwood · 1 program | ||
| NHC HEALTH CARE GREENWOOD | 437, 29646 | (864) 223-1950 |
| F Lugoff · 1 program | ||
| PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & TRNG SVC | 20 Townlee Lane Suites D, E, 29078 | (803) 572-0780 |
| Greer · 1 program | ||
| NHC HEALTHCARE - GREENVILLE | 1305 BOILING SPRINGS ROAD, 29650 | (864) 458-7566 |
| Hammett Bridge Road Greer · 1 program | ||
| RIVERSIDE HIGH SCHOOL | 794, 29650 | (864) 355-7800 |
| Hanahan · 1 program | ||
| HANAHAN HIGH SCHOOL | 6015 MURRAY DRIVE, 29406 | (843) 820-3710 |
| Hickman Street Graniteville · 1 program | ||
| HOPE CENTER SCHOOL NURSE AIDE PROGRAM | 3, 29829 | (803) 507-2945 |
| Highway Bluffton · 1 program | ||
| NHC HEALTH CARE GREENWOOD | PROGRAM S11080 +18437058220, 29909 | (864) 223-1950 |
| Hopkins · 1 program | ||
| LOWER RICHLAND HIGH SCHOOL | 2615 LOWER RICHLAND BLVD, 29061 | (803) 695-3049 |
| Inlet · 1 program | ||
| NHC GARDEN CITY | 9405 HIGHWAY 17 BYPASS, 29576 | (843) 650-2213 |
| Inman · 1 program | ||
| CARING HANDS | 6 MILL STREET, 29349 | (864) 285-7389 |
| Irmo · 1 program | ||
| AGAPE HEALTH SERVICES-NATP | 7232 BROAD RIVER ROAD, 29063 | (803) 553-8322 |
| Ivory Key Road Saluda · 1 program | ||
| SALUDA HIGH SCHOOL | 160, 29138 | (864) 445-3011 |
| J.P. Kneece Drive Monetta · 1 program | ||
| RIDGE SPRING - MONETTA HIGH SCHOOL | 10, 29105 | (803) 767-2715 |
| Ja Cochran Bypass Chester · 1 program | ||
| CHESTER COUNTY CAREER CENTER | 1324, 29706 | (803) 280-3128 |
| Johnston · 1 program | ||
| STROM THURMOND CAREER CENTER | 17 PAR DRIVE, 29832 | (803) 275-1767 |
| Lake City · 1 program | ||
| PEE DEE MEDICAL TRAINING CENTER OF LC | 115 N Matthews road, 29560 | (843) 374-0070 |
| Lancaster · 1 program | ||
| BUFORD HIGH SCHOOL | 4290 TABERNACLE ROAD, 29720 | (803) 286-7068 |
| Liberty · 1 program | ||
| PICKENS COUNTY CAREER & TECH CENTER | 990 CHASTAIN ROAD, 29657 | (864) 397-4500 |
| Manning · 1 program | ||
| F.E. DUBOSE CAREER CENTER | 3351 SUMTER HIGHWAY, 29102 | (803) 473-2531 |
| Mt Pleasant · 1 program | ||
| WANDO HIGH SCHOOL | 1000 WARRIOR WAY, 29464 | (843) 856-5800 |
| New Riverside Dr. Bluffton · 1 program | ||
| MAY RIVER HIGH SCHOOL | 601, 29909 | (860) 334-9503 |
| Newberry · 1 program | ||
| NEWBERRY COUNTY CAREER CENTER | 3413 MAIN STREET, 29108 | (843) 601-2269 |
| Old Trolley Road Summerville · 1 program | ||
| DORCHESTER COUNTY CAREER & TECHNOLOGY | 449, 29485 | (843) 504-3250 |
| Orangeburg · 1 program | ||
| ORANGEBURG-CALHOUN TECH CO | 3250 ST MATTHEWS ROAD, 29118 | (803) 535-1359 |
| Pageland · 1 program | ||
| CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL | 200 ZION CHURCH ROAD, 29728 | (843) 672-6115 |
| Purchasing Beaufort · 1 program | ||
| TECHNICAL COLLEGE OF THE LOW COUNTRY | PO Box 1288 Attn:, 29901 | (813) 763-6764 |
| Red Bank Road Goose Creek · 1 program | ||
| GOOSE CREEK HIGH SCHOOL | 1137, 29445 | (843) 708-1542 |
| Rice Avenue Union · 1 program | ||
| HONORAGE NURSING CENTER CENTER S00096 +18033150878 | PROGRAM S11065 +19419932584 709, 29379 | (843) 665-6173 |
| S. Herlong Avenue Rock Hill · 1 program | ||
| ROCKILL-HOW TO BE A NURSE ASSISTANT | 261, 29732 | (803) 366-7133 |
| S. Irby St. Florence · 1 program | ||
| PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL TRAINING CENTER | 2229, 29505 | (843) 678-9135 |
| S. Pamplico Hwy. Pamplico · 1 program | ||
| HANNAH-PAMPLICO HIGH SCHOOL | 2055, 29583 | (843) 493-5781 |
| Shealy Rd Leesville · 1 program | ||
| GILBERT HIGH SCHOOL | 653, 29070 | (803) 821-1948 |
| Spartanburg · 1 program | ||
| DANIEL MORGAN TECHNOLOGY CENTER | 201 ZION HILL ROAD, 29307 | (864) 279-6916 |
| Swansea · 1 program | ||
| SWANSEA HIGH SCHOOL | 500 EAST FIRST STREET, 29160 | (803) 490-7007 |
| Union · 1 program | ||
| SPARTANBURG CC CONT ED | 322 W SOUTH STREET, 29379 | (864) 592-6204 |
| Varnville · 1 program | ||
| WADE HAMPTON HIGH SCHOOL | 115 AIRPORT ROAD, 29944 | (803) 943-3568 |
| W. Lucas Street Florence · 1 program | ||
| LAKE CITY CONTINUUM YOUTH CNA PROGRAM | FDTC 2715, 29502 | (843) 661-8142 |
| Walterboro · 1 program | ||
| VETERANS VICTORY HOUSE NURSING HOME | 2461 SIDNEYS ROAD, 29488 | (843) 538-3000 |
| Williamston · 1 program | ||
| CAREER CENTER OF ANDERSON DISTRICTS I & II | 702 BELTON HWY, 29697 | (864) 847-4121 |
| Wilson Street Newberry · 1 program | ||
| PIEDMONT TECHNICAL COLLEGE - PCT | 1922, 29018 | (803) 276-9001 |
| Winnsboro · 1 program | ||
| FAIRFIELD CAREER & TECHNOLOGY CENTER | 790 US HWY 321 BYP SOUTH, 29180 | (803) 635-5506 |
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Programs: South Carolina approved nurse aide training program list, mirrored September 2026. Pay: BLS OES May 2025. Programs open and close during the year; confirm current approval with the program or the state list before enrolling.
Free CNA training in South Carolina
Under federal rule 42 CFR 483.152(c), a nurse aide who is employed by, or has a job offer from, a nursing facility on the day training begins cannot be charged for any part of the training and competency evaluation program, including textbooks. An aide who is hired by a facility within 12 months of completing a program is entitled to reimbursement of the cost, which the state must provide for on a pro rata basis while the aide works as a nurse aide. In South Carolina, 18 of the 240 approved programs are run by nursing facilities or care centers, judging by the listed type or program name.
After training, candidates take the state competency exam and are then listed on the South Carolina Nurse Aide Registry. How the South Carolina registry works.
Questions about CNA classes in South Carolina
- How many CNA classes are there in South Carolina?
- South Carolina's approved-program list names 240 CNA training programs in 75 cities, with the most in Columbia, Greenville, Rock Hill. The list is published by the state; this page mirrors it as of September 2026.
- How many hours of CNA training does South Carolina require?
- South Carolina requires 100 hours of training, including 40 clinical hours. The federal minimum is 75 hours, with 16 of them supervised practical training.
- Are there free CNA classes in South Carolina?
- Under federal rule 42 CFR 483.152(c), a nurse aide who is employed by, or has a job offer from, a nursing facility on the day training begins cannot be charged for any part of the training and competency evaluation program, including textbooks. An aide who is hired by a facility within 12 months of completing a program is entitled to reimbursement of the cost, which the state must provide for on a pro rata basis while the aide works as a nurse aide. 18 of the 240 approved programs in South Carolina are run by nursing facilities or care centers, judging by the listed type or program name.
- How do I check that a CNA program in South Carolina is state-approved?
- Every program on this page comes from South Carolina's official approved list. Confirm that the program still appears on the current list before enrolling, and contact the South Carolina Nurse Aide Registry with questions.