A comprehensive guide to the South Carolina CNA Registry: From application to renewal
Welcome to the gateway for becoming a CNA in South Carolina! The South Carolina CNA Registry serves as the authoritative hub, ensuring the qualification, competence, and adherence to standards for all CNAs in the state. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to get on the South Carolina CNA Registry and essential details for maintaining an active status.
Requirements to get on the South Carolina CNA Registry
Fees
The application process is free of charge.
Minimum Age
Some training schools will require you to be at least 17 years old to apply.
Minimum Education
Training school may require to have a high school diploma or a GED.
Training Requirements
South Carolina requires CNAs to have undertaken a minimum of one hundred (100) hours of training, divided into forty (40) hours of classroom
instruction, twenty (20) hours of documented skills practice, and forty (40) hours of clinical rotation in a nursing home supervised by an approved Registered Nurse.
Competency Test
To be certified on the South Carolina Nurse Aide Registry, you must, within two years of completing the training requirements, take and pass the board-approved skills and written portions of the state examination. To take the test, you must sign up with Credentia. You will need to upload your Certificate of Course Completion.
Background Check
This will be required by your employer.
Applying to appear on the South Carolina CNA Registry
Where to apply
You will be added to the Registry once you pass the competency exams. You will be able to find your certificate on Credentia.
Required Documentation
None.
Restrictions
If you have been found of abuse, neglect or misappropriation you will not be able to practice.
Processing Time
Unknown.
How to keep your license on the South Carolina CNA Registry
Stay Active
The certification period is for 24 months, and you must renew every 2 years by providing verification that you have worked a minimum of eight hours during the 24-month time frame.
Renew
To renew your application, you must log in to Credentia, click on “registry” and then “renewal”. Follow the procedure and pay the $35 fee.
Processing time: Unknown.
Reactivate your expired license
If the certification expires, you will be required to retake the competency test.
South Carolina CNA reciprocity
For those seeking reciprocity, additional information can be found on our South Carolina CNA Reciprocity page.
South Carolina Registry and contact details
Link to Registry: https://www.scdhhs.gov/resources/programs-and-initiatives/long-term-living/nursing-facilities/nurse-aide
Link to license lookup: https://cna365.examroom.ai/registry/?StateCode=SC
Contact information:
Email: info@scdhhs.gov
Phone: (888) 549-0820
Address: P.O. Box 8206, Columbia, SC 29202-8206