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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?
2026 Class/Clinical Start Dates
Jan 5 - Feb 6
Clinical: Feb 9 - 13
Mar 9 - Apr 10
Clinical: Apr 13 - 17
May 11 - Jun 12
Clinical: Jun 15 - 19
Jul 20 - Aug 21
Clinical: Aug 24 - 28
Sep 14 - Oct 16
Clinical: Oct 19 - 23
Nov 9 - Dec 11
Clinical: Dec 14 - 18
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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