Certified Nurse Aide Training Program (CNA)

 
As a certified nurse aide (CNA), you perform tasks under the supervision of qualified nursing and medical staff. Monitor and record vital signs and perform personal care skills, including bathing, dressing, toileting, assisting with meals, transfers and ambulation, linen changes and room organization, and safety issues following facility policies and procedures.
 
This program includes 121.25 total hours of comprehensive training, including 80 hours of classroom instruction, followed immediately by 41.25 hours of clinical training. To pass, you must attain a grade of 80% on the final exam and demonstrate competency in five out of five randomly chosen skills during the lab practicum.
 
You must complete homework per the course schedule and demonstrate competency in all skills required to provide patient care using manual equipment to monitor vital signs as indicated in the SC Nurse Aide Handbook. You must attend the first day of class and the first day of clinical to be eligible to attend the remainder of the program.
 
Certification:
Upon successful completion of the program, you are eligible to sit for the SC Nurse Aide Certification Exam (National Nurse Aide Assessment Program) administered by Credentia Nurse Aide Credentialing Services, 877.577.2380. A felony conviction or inclusion on the SC Abuse Registry may prevent state testing eligibility.
 
Registration Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Provide a copy of your unexpired driver's license or state identification card.
• Background checks will be conducted during orientation on the first day of class. If a student has a prior record, please email Dorian O'Murray, Department Head, at dorian.omurray@tridenttech.edu. Adverse findings will prevent you from participating in the clinical portion of the program, which will result in an unsuccessful program attempt.
• Students must bring a copy of their negative 2-Step TB Test results to Dorian O'Murray. This test requires two TB tests.  Alternatively, students can submit a QuantiFERON blood test as a replacement to the 2-Step TB series. Results must be less than 90 days old and submitted ten (10) days prior to the start of the clinical portion of the program. Results may also be emailed to dorian.omurray@tridenttech.edu.
• The drug screen process will be initiated during orientation on the first day of class. Students will be required to provide negative drug screen results (9-10 panel) 10 days prior to the start of the clinical portion of the program. 
• Students will be required to provide proof of major medical insurance ten (10) days prior to the start of the clinical portion of the program. The date will be given on the first day of class.   
• Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination is required before starting the program's clinical rotation. In order to participate in clinical and successfully complete the program, students must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a health exemption form provided by their doctor. Please contact Dorian O'Murray, Nursing Workforce Training Department Head, at dorian.omurray@tridenttech.edu if you have any questions.
• Provide a copy of a health assessment. Results must be less than one year from the start of the clinical portion of the program. Results may also be emailed to dorian.omurray@tridenttech.edu.
• Students must provide a copy of their current Hepatitis B vaccination. Proof of vaccination must be provided at least ten (10) days prior to the clinical portion of the program. Results may be emailed to dorian.omurray@tridenttech.edu.
• NOTE: All documentation requirements must be submitted ten (10) days prior to clinical. There will be no exceptions. Failure to provide the required documentation will result in an unsuccessful attempt in the CNA program.

 Uniform:

• Scrubs (white) for classroom use
• Scrubs (white) for clinical use
• Shoes (white) nursing or leather shoes with socks (white)
• Hair and nails must present a professional image.

Textbooks (included in tuition):

• Carter: Lippincott Essentials for Nursing Assistants, Fifth Edition is available through the TTC Bookstore (Bldg. 950).