To become a Nursing Assistant (NA), you must complete 100 hours of training (60 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?

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2020 Class Start Dates

EVENING CLASSES (6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.)

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Jan 27 (FULL)

(Clinicals: March 2-6)

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Mar 23 (FULL)

(Clinicals: April 27-May 1)

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May 18

(Clinicals: June 22-26)

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August 17

(Clinicals: September 21-25)

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October 12

(Clinicals: November 16-20)

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Summer DAYTIME CLASS

(9:00 a.m-4:30 p.m.)

July 13-July 23

(Clinicals: July 27-31)

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All Instructional classes are Monday-Thursday

*Clinicals: Monday-Friday (7:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.)