CNA Classes in Pendleton, SC: 3 State-Approved Programs
Pendleton has 3 CNA training programs on South Carolina's approved list. 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.
CNA programs in Pendleton
Each program below appears on South Carolina's official approved list. Confirm current approval, start dates, and cost with the program before enrolling.
| Program | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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.
Where CNAs work in Pendleton
CMS lists no certified nursing home with a Pendleton address. Nursing homes across South Carolina show staffing and turnover by city.
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.
CNA pay in Pendleton
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants
After training: exam and registry
Graduates take South Carolina's competency exam, a written or oral test and a skills test, and are then listed on the South Carolina Nurse Aide Registry. Employers check that listing before hiring. How the South Carolina registry works.
CNA classes in other South Carolina cities
- Columbia (7)
- Greenville (6)
- Rock Hill (5)
- Jeff Davis Dr. Spartanburg (4)
- Blythewood (3)
- Cheraw (3)
- Lexington (3)
- Beaufort (2)
- Bus Winnosboro (2)
- Clinton (2)
- Denmark (2)
- Florence (2)
Questions about CNA classes in Pendleton
- How many CNA classes are in Pendleton, SC?
- South Carolina's approved nurse aide training list names 3 CNA programs in Pendleton. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
- How long is CNA training in Pendleton?
- Programs in Pendleton follow South Carolina's requirement of 100 training hours, including 40 clinical hours. The federal minimum is 75 hours.
- Can I get free CNA training in Pendleton?
- 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.