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Nurse Aide Program
Graduation Ceremony
Cola Hands of Hope
Clinicals
Graduation Ceremony
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To become a Nursing Assistant (NA), you must complete 100 hours of training (60 virtual/classroom and 40 clinical) and pass the SC state exam. The Hands of Hope Training Program prepares individuals with the information and the experience needed to become a Nurse Assistant who will provide quality care for residents in long-term care facilities, hospitals, home health care and hospice settings.
Welcome to Columbia Hands of Hope!
Our Mission is to provide professional medical care training for men and women who have a desire to deliver compassionate care.
How do I become a Nurse Aide?
2027 Class/Clinical Start Dates
Jan 11 - Feb 12
Clinical: Feb 15 - 19
Mar 15 - Apr 16
Clinical: Apr 19 - 23
May 10 - Jun 11
Clinical: Jun 14 - 18
Jul 19 - Aug 20
Clinical: Aug 23 - 27
Sep 13 - Oct 15
Clinical: Oct 18 - 22
Nov 8 - Dec 10
Clinical: Dec 13 - 17
EVENING CLASSES (6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.)
All Instructional classes are Monday-Thursday
*Clinicals: Monday-Friday (7:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.)
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