Certified Nursing Assistant

At the Heart of Healthcare

Are you a caretaker with a desire to break into the healthcare industry? Certified nursing assistants (CNAs) provide basic care to patients, residents, and clients, as well as assist them in daily activities such as bathing, checking vital signs, and documenting food intake. CNAs report to either registered nurses or licensed practical or vocational nurses. Explore CNA training programs and job opportunities in Central SC to kickstart your career in this critical field.

Fast Facts

$28,124

Average Salary

$36,037

Top 10% Earners Average Salary

2-10 months

Average Training Time

4,332

Current Jobs 2021

3%

Projected 5-Year Job Growth

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Get Ahead

Programs and apprenticeships across the Region are available for people of all ages looking to start their CNA journey. Get started with one of the programs below.

After completion of a CNA program, some healthcare professionals may choose to continue their education by joining the Registered Nurse and Licensed Practical Nurse path, or transfer into a 4-year BSN program. Check out programs for continued education below.

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Featured Media

June 28, 2022

Claflin University launches new educational program

Claflin University is launching The Institute of Teaching and Nursing on Tuesday. The institute is part is of South Carolina’s Institutes of Innovation and Information, a nonprofit which provides resources and support for the state’s seven historically Black colleges and universities. In 2021, Sen. John L. Scott Jr. spearheaded the appropriation of $18 million toward the development […]

June 16, 2022

‘It’ll be a big asset’: Chapin leaders hopeful after manufacturing facility opens

CHAPIN, S.C. (WACH) — The town of Chapin is on the comeback, with a new multi-million-dollar business investment bringing life back to a community that was hit hard by large businesses shutting down. “I believe this is going to have a huge impact on the community,” said Charlie Zobel. “It’s a small community, but there […]