Now Enrolling — March 31, 2026 Cohort
Become a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
10 Class Days + 5 Clinical Days
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
7
Weeks
12–14
Students Max
$1,399
Total Tuition
πŸŽ“ $100 Early Enrollment Scholarship — enroll by March 17, 2026
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Early Enrollment Scholarship
Enroll by March 17, 2026 and receive $100 off. Pay just $1,299 in full or secure your seat with a $300 deposit — balance of $999 due the first Thursday of class.
Save
$100
off tuition
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
March 31, 2026
First cohort — limited seats
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Program Length
7 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 Charges$1,399
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$1,634–$1,729+
πŸ’³ No interest or finance charges apply to the split payment plan. This is an internal payment arrangement — not a loan or extension of credit.

Admissions Requirements
Who Can Enroll?
Please confirm you meet all requirements before registering. 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 registering — we'll help you figure it out.

Payment Options
Choose How You Pay
Both options secure your seat in the March 31st cohort. No interest or fees on the split payment plan.
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$1,399$1,299
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Split Payment
$300
today — then $999 balance
Deposit today secures your seat. $999 balance due by the first Thursday of class. Total = $1,299.
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πŸ”’ Payments processed securely via Stripe. After payment you will receive your enrollment agreement via PandaDoc to complete your registration.

Enrollment Process
How Enrollment Works
Three simple steps and you're in.
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Review Requirements & Pay
Confirm you meet all eligibility requirements, then click your preferred payment button to securely pay via Stripe.
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Sign Your Enrollment Agreement
After payment, you'll receive your enrollment agreement via PandaDoc. Fill it out and sign digitally — no printing needed.
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Receive Your Confirmation
Once your payment and signed agreement are received, we'll send your official confirmation with your schedule and next steps.

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. Secure yours before the March 31st 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.