Academic Requirements

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship

• Government Issued Social Security Card

• Government Issued Picture ID

• Minimum age of eighteen (18) years

• The Nursing Assistant program does not require High School Diploma or GED ( recommended)

• NHA Certification programs require High School Diploma or GED

• Speak, read, write, and understands English at an 8th Grade level

• Good physical health; able to lift  200 lbs.

• Current negative TB test or chest x-ray.

• Immunization Record: to include, Measles, Mumps, and  Rubella(MMR), Varicella(Chickenpox), and Hepatitis B vaccine.

• Negative Covid Test ( Within 3 days before the first day of class)

• SLED check is required. People with a criminal record, substance and or health problems that would interfere with safe practices may be ineligible for placement on the South Carolina Nursing Assistant Registry or for employment. Any student that is found to be convicted of a FELONY will or may not be allowed to enroll/continue in the program without specific documents.

• A negative drug screen is required.