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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?
2025 Class/Clinical Start Dates
May 12 - June 20
Clinical: June 16 - 20
July 7 - Aug 15
Clinical: Aug 11 - 15
Sep 8 - Oct 17
Clinical: Oct 13 - 17
Nov 10 - Dec 19
Clinical: Dec 15 - 19
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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