Introduction

This handbook is designed for candidates seeking nurse aide certification in South Carolina. It describes the process of applying for and taking the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP®) Examination.

The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) has contracted with Credentia, a nationally recognized leading provider of assessment services to regulatory agencies and national associations. Credentia will develop, score, and report the results of the NNAAP® Examination for the South Carolina Nurse Aide Registry. Credentia also processes applications, schedules examinations and administers the examinations.