CNA Apprenticeship
Job Summary
The PCT/CNA Apprentice reports to the Workforce Development Instructor and receives training in basic nursing care through classroom instruction, simulated laboratory practice, and supervised clinical experience at MUSC Health Midlands. After successfully completing at least 100 hours of required coursework and clinical training, the apprentice will be eligible to take the South Carolina CNA certification examination. Following the training period, the apprentice will continue working on an assigned unit under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and Nurse Manager while completing the required 2,000-hour apprenticeship commitment. Successful apprentices should demonstrate compassion, patience, sound judgment, and a genuine interest in caring for others. Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills are also essential.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required
- Ability to meet all program attendance, academic, clinical, and employment requirements
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including rotating shifts and overtime when required
Essential Responsibilities
- Successfully complete all classroom, laboratory, and clinical requirements.
- Maintain a minimum course average of 80%.
- Demonstrate competency in the 22 nurse aide skills required by Credentia for certification.
- Perform essential patient-care skills, including:
- Hand hygiene
- Masuring and documenting vital signs
- Ambulating using a gait belt
- Transferring patients to a wheelchair
- Providing bed baths and personal care
- Assisting with dressing
- Providing denture and oral care
- Assisting with feeding
- Performing passive range-of-motion exercises
Starting pay
$15.00 per hour (non-negotiable)
Apprenticeship commitment
2,000 total work hours