Certified Nurse Assistant
Overview
This DHHS-approved course prepares students to sit for the Nurse Aide Competency Exam. Students receive training in basic nursing care through classroom lectures, simulated lab care, and hands-on clinical experience in a long-term care facility.
As a nursing assistant, graduates can work in-home care, assisted living and long-term care facilities, rehab centers, and acute care hospitals. MTC offers this pathway to become a Certified Nursing Assistant.
Students can start their health care career as a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA), helping patients with activities of daily living and other health care needs under the supervision of a nurse. In 1-2 months, the student will be prepared to sit for the Nurse Aide Competency Evaluation Services Exam and begin a career working in a professional health care setting environment and with additional training can pursue a career path towards becoming a Patient Care Technician and a Nurse.
CNAs earn a competitive salary, with the opportunity to further their career toward becoming a Patient Care Technician and a Nurse.
Program Type
Training CertificateHow to Enroll
To pursue this certificate, please click on the courses below to see availability. You can register for courses online, and you do not have to apply to the college!
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Questions?
Call 803.732.0432 to talk to us about this program, or email cce@midlandstech.edu
This program is currently eligible for a QuickJobs Scholarship.
Please visit the MTC QuickJobs page to sign up for a free mandatory information session where you will learn how to apply for a scholarship. To be eligible, you must:
- Attend an information session. Information sessions last approximately two hours and are free to attend.
- Be a South Carolina resident for 12 consecutive months. Applicants will be required to submit documentation for proof of residency (Driver's license, Beginner's permit, or state issued ID).
- Not be in default on any federal student loans and not owe MTC or any other college monies.
- Submit an application. You will need to enter your student ID on the application.
- Scholarship recipients will be in communication with the Program Director responsible for the program for which they applied.
- Some programs require clean SLED background checks and clean drug/alcohol tests.
If you have additional questions, please call 803-732-0432.
Sample Program Plan and Costs
Class Delivery Methods
View current courses offered via our online course directory.
| On-Campus | Traditional. Classes meet on campus. |
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| Virtual | 100% online. Meets with a live instructor and classmates on specific days, at specific times. Uses web conferencing software, like Zoom. |
| Hybrid | Some classes on campus. Some classes online or virtual. |
| Online | 100% online. Due dates for projects and assignments. Self-paced work on your time. |
| CEUs | Class Hours | Course Title | Cost |
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| 0.20 | 2 |
Pre Clinical Orientation This is a mandatory online course with instructions on how to create a Viewpoint account, request a background check, request a drug screening, upload medical documents, obtain uniform and supplies and any other vital clinical information. Classroom ID: CEMED-922 No sections currently available. For information on Training classes, contact our Corporate and Continuing Education Department (CCE) at 803.732.0432 or cce@midlandstech.edu.
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$130.00 |
| 0.50 | 5 |
Basic Cardiac Life Support for Health Ca Aspiring health workers should take a Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR courses like this one. Current CPR certification is a prerequisite to enter certain Health Care programs at MTC, including our Medical Assisting and Certified Nursing Assistant programs. In many healthcare careers, it is also necessary to maintain CPR certification on the job. Whether or not you need certification for professional reasons, CPR is a fundamental skill that can equip you to save a life when medical help is not available right away. Classroom ID: CEMED-615 No sections currently available. For information on Training classes, contact our Corporate and Continuing Education Department (CCE) at 803.732.0432 or cce@midlandstech.edu.
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$79.00 |
| 12.50 | 125 |
Certified Nurse Assistant CNA The DHHS-approved CNA course prepares students to sit for the Nurse Aide Competency Exam. Students receive training in basic nursing care through classroom lectures, simulated lab care, and hands-on clinical experience in a long-term care facility. A 3-day Nurse Aide review session is also included. As a nursing assistant, graduates can work in-home care, assisted living and long-term care facilities, rehab centers, and acute care hospitals. MTC offers this pathway to become a Certified Nursing Assistant. Classroom, Hybrid ID: CEMED-618 No sections currently available. For information on Training classes, contact our Corporate and Continuing Education Department (CCE) at 803.732.0432 or cce@midlandstech.edu.
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$1,495.00 |
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Estimated Cost
Tuition Assistance
$1,704.00
Not including fees and equipment |
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What’s next after I complete this program?
Enter the Workforce
Students will be prepared to sit for the Nurse Aide Competency Evaluation Services Exam and begin your career working in a professional healthcare environment.