About
PATCH Career Institute’s Nurse's Aide Training Program in North Charleston, South Carolina, prepares students for caregiving responsibilities as a Certified Nursing Assistant and for the South Carolina Nurse Aide Competency Evaluation Testing Program. The program covers basic nursing skills, residents’ rights, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, patient handling, clinical documentation, infection management, body mechanics, and nutrition. Classroom instruction is combined with supervised clinical training and runs for six weeks. Morning and evening sessions meet Monday through Thursday. Orientation and the first day of class are mandatory. After successful completion of the state examination, graduates receive the Certified Nurse Aide credential as defined by state and federal laws.
At a glance
- Format: In person
- Next start: October 19, 2026
- Leads to: South Carolina Nurse Aide Competency Evaluation Testing Program
Organization
PATCH Career Institute
PATCH Career Institute is a healthcare career training institution in North Charleston, South Carolina. Its occupational fields include Certified Nursing Assistant, CPR / Basic Life Support, Medical Administrative Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, and Phlebotomy and EKG Technician. Training emphasizes practical skills for patient care, blood collection, medication support, medical records, insurance claims, billing, healthcare coding, medical office administration, and emergency response. The institute also presents medication administration and EKG-focused preparation as part of its healthcare offerings. Its stated approach centers on building skills and confidence for career advancement, with training designed around healthcare support roles and certification preparation. Tuition assistance and sponsorship opportunities may be available for eligible students, including eligible SNAP/EBT recipients and veterans or dependents with applicable education benefits.