Now Enrolling — April 7, 2026 Cohort
Become a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
10 Class Days + Clinical Rotation
State-approved 100-hour hybrid training in Simpsonville, SC. Small cohorts. Supervised clinical experience. A direct path into healthcare.
Graduates are eligible to apply for the South Carolina NNAAP certification examination upon successful completion.
100
Clock Hours
6
Weeks
12–14
Students Max
$999
Total Tuition
πŸŽ“ Cohort 1 Founding Student Scholarship — $400 off applied automatically. You pay $999.
$400 Off Tuition β€” Limited Time
πŸŽ“ Cohort 1 Founding Student Scholarship
Enroll in our first cohort and receive $400 off tuition — pay just $999. Discount applied automatically at enrollment. Available for the April 7, 2026 cohort only. Pay in full or use Klarna to split into monthly installments.
Program Overview
Everything You Need to Know
The Nurse Aide Training Program is a state-approved, hybrid program combining online theory with in-person skills labs and clinical training. Graduates are eligible to sit for the SC NNAAP state certification exam.
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Start Date
April 7, 2026
First cohort — limited seats
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Program Length
6 Weeks
100 total clock hours
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Format
Hybrid
Online + in-person skills & clinical
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Cohort Size
12–14 Students
Small group instruction
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Location
Simpsonville, SC
1028 NE Main Street
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Credential
CNA Eligible
Sit for SC NNAAP state exam

Tuition & Fees
Program Costs
All institutional charges are listed below. Additional out-of-pocket expenses are estimated and paid directly by you.
Institutional Charges (Your Responsibility)
Tuition (Instruction, Lab & Clinical Training)$1,279
Required Textbook$60
Program Fee (Badge)$60
Total Institutional Chargeswas $1,399 $999
Additional Out-of-Pocket Expenses (Estimated — Paid Directly by Student)
State Testing Fee (NNAAP Exam)$140
Uniform & Shoes~$75
Watch with Second Hand~$20
Background Check, Drug Screening, Immunizations, TransportVaries
Estimated Total Range$1,234–$1,329+
πŸŽ“ Cohort 1 Founding Student Scholarship β€” $400 off applied automatically. You pay $999. Pay in full or split into monthly installments over 3 to 24 months through Klarna.

Admissions Requirements
Who Can Enroll?
Please confirm you meet all requirements before applying. Call us at (864) 326-5223 if you have questions.
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Must be 18 years of age or older with a high school diploma or GED
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Able to read, write & understand English
At an 8th-grade level or higher
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Pass criminal background check & drug screening
Required prior to clinical placement
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Meet all clinical health & immunization requirements
As required by the clinical affiliation site
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Proof of health insurance prior to clinical
Required before clinical placement begins
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Available to attend all scheduled classes, labs & clinical experiences
Attendance is mandatory — enrollment agreement and all admission documentation must be completed
❓ Not sure if you qualify? Call us at (864) 326-5223 before applying — we'll help you figure it out.

Payment Options
Choose How You Pay
Enroll in the April 7th cohort. Pay in full or split into monthly installments through Klarna.
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Pay in Full
$1,399$999
πŸŽ“ Cohort 1 Founding Student Scholarship β€” $400 off applied automatically
One payment. Seat secured immediately. No balance due.
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Klarna Payment Plan
Klarna
split into monthly installments
Split your $999 tuition into monthly installments over 3 to 24 months. Select your plan at checkout through Klarna.
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πŸ”’ Both payment options available at checkout. Klarna plans subject to approval.

Enrollment Process
How Enrollment Works
Three simple steps β€” done in minutes online.
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Register Online
Complete your registration in minutes. No long application. No waiting.
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Choose Your Payment Plan
Pay in full at $999 or split into monthly installments over 3 to 24 months through Klarna. Your seat is secured at checkout.
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Upload Your Required Documents
Submit your required documents through the enrollment portal. Once verified you are ready for April 7, 2026.

Required Disclosures
Transfer of Credit & State Policies
Transfer of Credit Policy
The Center for Advancement & Learning does not grant transfer credit for previous education or training. All students must complete the full curriculum requirements for their chosen program. The Center makes no claim or guarantee that credit earned will transfer to another institution.
State-Mandated Disclosures — SC Commission on Higher Education & DHHS
1.All SCDHHS-approved Nurse Aide programs include a minimum of 100 hours. Completion does not guarantee passing the NNAAP exam. Graduates must test within 2 years or retake the program. Testing is administered by Credentia (credentia.com).
2.Programs longer than 100 hours may cover skills that employers do not allow aides to perform.
3.Nurse aides are unlicensed personnel and may perform delegated tasks only under the supervision of an RN or LPN.
4.Graduates may expect employment at entry-level wages. Wages vary by employer.
5.Transfer of credit is not guaranteed. See Transfer of Credit Policy above.
Effective October 2025
Ready to Get Started?
Seats are limited to 12–14 students. Apply today before the April 7th cohort fills up.
Licensed by the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education, 1122 Lady Street, Suite 300, Columbia, SC 29201; 803.737.2260. Licensure indicates only that minimum standards have been met. Licensure is not an endorsement or guarantee of quality and is not equal to or synonymous with accreditation by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.